Focus On: NW Talent Agencies
Looking for talent for your next production? Whether you need a voiceover actor for a commercial, a model for a print campaign, or a lead actress for a feature film, these Oregon and Washington...
View ArticleSoundstage Spotlight
Zarr Studios www.zarrstudios.com Zarr Studios offers a 6,500 sq. ft. production stage that features a 50’ x 30’ cyclorama wall and 50’ ceilings. This space is ideal for small productions, commercials,...
View ArticleTools, Tech & Gear
Media Inc. asked a few Northwest equipment vendors to share with us one piece of equipment they’re most excited about right now. Read on to find out what they said, and what you should be using on your...
View ArticleWill Finding Hillywood Be Found?
By Warren Etheredge Digital technology has made it easier and more affordable for storytellers to realize their visions, however, it’s done nothing to lure audiences to watch films on the big screen....
View ArticleTalent Agent Spotlight
The Northwest production industry continues to boom with film, TV, and commercial projects, which translates to increasing opportunities for local actors. This has been keeping Oregon and Washington...
View ArticleVoice Talent Agent Spotlight
Stacey Stahl of In Both Ears How did your career as an agency owner begin? In 2003, a talent agency that represented dozens of Portland voices closed. Because of my exposure to the talent through...
View ArticleHomegrown Production: Local Companies Making Waves in the NW
While the large-budget feature films and star-studded television projects might make the headlines, the Northwest region is chock full of local production companies doing award-winning work right in...
View ArticleCasting Director Spotlight
From Grimm and Z Nation to Wild and beyond, Northwest actors continue to shine in the national spotlight. Three local casting directors talk talent with Media Inc. Eryn Goodman Cast Iron Studios...
View ArticleQ&A: Ask An Agent
Looking for local talent for your next production, but don’t know where to start? You’re not alone. Filmmakers—especially those working on their first films—often have questions about hiring talent....
View ArticleAnniversary Special
Three Northwest companies—a casting director in Portland, a production services company in Seattle, and a soundstage/gear rental company in Portland—celebrated major anniversaries in 2014. Cheers to...
View ArticleProduction Survey: A Snapshot of 2014
Feature films, television series, commercial projects and more dominated the production landscape in 2014, but what exactly does that mean for the folks in the local industry? We surveyed a few...
View ArticleSoundstage Spotlight
Zarr Studios www.zarrstudios.com Zarr Studios offers a 6,500 sq. ft. production stage that features a 50’ x 30’ cyclorama wall and 50’ ceilings. This space is ideal for small productions, commercials,...
View ArticleTools, Tech & Gear
Media Inc. asked a few Northwest equipment vendors to share with us one piece of equipment they’re most excited about right now. Read on to find out what they said, and what you should be using on your...
View ArticleWill Finding Hillywood Be Found?
By Warren Etheredge Digital technology has made it easier and more affordable for storytellers to realize their visions, however, it’s done nothing to lure audiences to watch films on the big screen....
View ArticleCASTING DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT
Nike Imoru Nike Imoru Casting www.nikeimorucasting.com Nike Imoru, CSA, is delighted to announce the opening of an additional casting studio in Seattle. It means we will be able to extend our casting...
View ArticleWater Buffalo’s Owner Reflects On Nearly Two Decades in Business
By Phyllis Bown Guest Columnist I started Water Buffalo in 1996 with one cute little 1,500-gallon water truck. It was my goal to be the most diverse water truck company in the area and provide our...
View ArticleExtras Only: An Interview with Lance Mitchell of Flannel Background
Flannel Background is a talent agency representing a deep roster of extras and background actors for Northwest-based productions. The agency was formed last year when Triple L Talent, owned by Anne...
View ArticleHollyShorts Film Festival welcomes Pacific Northwest Alliance!
Award Winning Seattle Filmmakers set to showcase films at the 2016 LA Hollyshorts Film Festival! Seattle, WA — Media Inc has partnered with Hollyshorts Film Festival as their official press affiliate...
View ArticleWA State’s Most Influential Women in Film, TV and new Media
By Scott A. Capestany Editor-In-Chief Over the past few years, a growing band of Pacific Northwest talented and fierce female creatives have taken the regional community of independent film, TV, media...
View ArticleINDIEFLIX CEO Scilla Andreen – Community engagement
Raising Awareness without spreading Fear By Scilla Andreen – CEO/Co-Founder of INDIEFLIX I want to help. I think we all do, we just need a clear path to follow. But how do we raise awareness to...
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