![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This year, Oregon’s film industry is once again running in the forefront. Not soon after however, filmmakers decided to move their productions to Vancouver, B.C., which has quickly become one of the major film-production centers in North America. Holland’s Opus (1995), Free Willy (1993) and Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1994) - again saved the day and supported Oregon’s film economy through the 1990s. In the 1990s, another set of beloved made-in-Oregon movies - among which were The River Wild (1994), Mr. In the 1980s, Oregon was a popular film location for network movies of the week and coming-of-age films - such as The Goonies (1985) and Stand by Me (1986) - but the hot streak eventually simmered down. It would be interesting to note that Oregon’s relationship with the film and television industry has not always been smooth sailing. Businesses as far as southern Oregon and the Oregon coast are also enjoying the positive impact of having more productions filmed in the state. The boost in economy was not limited to the Portland-Metro area. Last year alone, the film industry brought in over $130 million for Oregon. With major filming projects such as NBC’s Grimm (Seasons 1 and 2), IFC’s Portlandia (photo on left), and TNT’s Leverage shooting in Oregon all at the same time, it’s no wonder 2011 was one of the most lucrative years in Oregon’s film industry. ![]()
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