Oregon Indie Film

Dawn Sellers

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Oregon Indie Film is a podcast shining the light on Oregon’s independent film industry. Interviews with industry professionals, offering insights into the creative process, challenges, and triumphs of making independent movies in Oregon. oregonindiefilm.substack.com

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S2 E10 Eric Delehoy

On this episode I chat with Oregon Filmmaker Eric Delehoy, a writer, cultural organizer, and powerful advocate for LGBTQ+ representation—on the page, in politics, and beyond. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing, Fiction, from Antioch University Los Angeles.We chat about his latest project, the feature film Winters Nebraska. This film will be screening on June 24th at the Tomorrow Theater in Portland, Oregon.Find out what it was like to pack up Portland locals and film on location in Nebraska. We also talk about Eric's filmmaking journey, his previous award winning short films, the distribution plan for Winters Nebraska, and how Eric's work lies at the intersection of art and activism. I hope you enjoy this episode.SHOW NOTES:Tickets for the Portland screening of Winters Nebraska are available here.Connect with Eric Delehoy through his production company, Harriet Productions Where you can learn more about Winters Nebraska and his other films. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oregonindiefilm.substack.com

55 min
Jun 8

S2 E9 David Poulshock

David Poulshock is a Northwest filmmaker and musician whose projects have won over 90 awards, including 9 national Telly Awards. He is also an Oregon Music Hall of Fame Inductee. David's film Space: A Meditation on the Meaning of Art is having it's Portland Premiere at the Tomorrow Theater on June 12th, 2026. It was supposed to be a simple feature documentary about a local landlord’s quest to convert the run-down industrial complex NW Marine Iron Works into a thriving art scene. But the eccentric artist Tim Stapleton moved in to one of the new studios — on his own quest to paint until his dying breath as ALS took over his body — and everything changed. As the buildings transform into over 100 artist studios called NW Marine Art Works, the film explores the existential question, "Why make art?" SHOW NOTES: The premiere is nearly sold out. David notes in the episode that there will be another upcoming screening. Follow David Poulshock or watch his website for updates. Tickets to the Portland Premiere: https://tomorrowtheater.org/movies/space-a-meditation-on-the-meaning-of-art/Website: https://davidpoulshock.com/Substack: https://substack.com/@crazypoulshockInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dpoulshock/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidpoulshock/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oregonindiefilm.substack.com

46 min
May 24

S2 E8 Nisha Burton

My guest on this episode is Nisha Burton. A filmmaker, speaker, and creative director, Nisha has a skilled cinematic eye, blending animation, digital effects, emerging technology and cinematography. Nisha has made many films about Oregon history. Her documentaries are based on social and human issues. We’ll talk about her film – Over the Kitchen Table – A Short Film that is close to her heart as it shares the story of her mother Norma Burton, and her role as a founder of Tulsa, Oklahoma’s first women’s shelter in 1975. SHOW NOTES: Website https://nishaburton.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nisha_creating/ https://shrine13.org/ https://www.instagram.com/shrine13/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oregonindiefilm.substack.com

52 min
May 23

S2 E7 Daniela Repas

Pour the Water as I Leave will screen on June 20th at the PAM Whitsell Auditorium in celebration of World Refugee Day. There is a full schedule of events in downtown Portland. Daniela Repas has made several winning films that incorporate animation and live action and experiment with the confluence of narrative and non-fiction. This one is close to the heart as Daniela’s first feature film, it includes interviews with her mother, aunt and extended family and friends. All are Bosnians who survived the Bosnian War of the 1990’s and rebuilt beautiful lives here in the States. Daniela Repas Pour the Water as I Leave IG: https://www.instagram.com/pour_thefilm/ https://www.instagram.com/repasdaniela/ Shrine13 https://www.instagram.com/shrine13/ Screening Tickets June 20th Schedule * 10 a.m. World Refugee Day Walk starting at Salmon St. Springs * 1:30 p.m. Masterclass Animation Workshop with Daniela Repas and Co: Lab at Finley Studio * 3 p.m. Screening of Pour the Water as I Leave with Q&A Featuring PRSG in Whitsell Auditorium This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oregonindiefilm.substack.com

56 min
Apr 29

S2 E6 Kaden Waldbauer and Elliot McClafferty

This episode features Kaden Waldbauer and Elliot McClafferty, a young duo who have made several feature films since graduating from Vancouver School of Arts and Academics in 2022. We talk about their latest film, My Friend Named Silence, their path to filmmaking, and their future filmmaking plans. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Kaden and Elliot. Links: A.Meltingmind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/a.meltingmind/ Kaden Waldbauer on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kj_waldbauer/ Elliot McClafferty on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elliotmcclafferty/ The Northwest Book Fair and Media Fest, June 27th at Clark College https://northwestbookfair.com/ This episode was filmed and recorded at The Sound Stage in downtown Vancouver, Washington https://www.thesoundstagenw.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oregonindiefilm.substack.com

48 min
Apr 18

S2 E5 Mark Hoffman and Alyssa Roehrenbeck

This episode features Mark Hoffman, an award-winning filmmaker working across commercial directing, viral campaigns, and narrative cinema. Trained in biology, then film and design in Germany, He is the writer and director of the feature film A Simple Machine. And Alyssa Roehrenbeck, Producer of A Simple Machine. Alyssa is just off a big win at South by Southwest where another film she produced and filmed in Oregon with writer director, Graham Parkes, titled Wishful Thinking, won Best Narrative Feature. A simple machine screened to a sold out audience at Portland Panorama on April 16th. Mark shares his inspiration for A Simple Machine, the challenges of adapting a novel to a screenplay and then filming it. They also share ideas for filming on an indie film budget, finding cast and crew, and perfect locations. We also talk about funding an indie film, the benefits of filming in Oregon, and film distribution.S HOW NOTES: Mark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuff4mark/ A Simple Machine website: https://www.asimplemachinethemovie.com/ A Simple Machine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asimplemachfilm/ Alyssa Roehrenbeck Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pdxalyssa/ Leave a review for A Simple Machine on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/film/a-simple-machine Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kIHYZE8nK8U This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oregonindiefilm.substack.com

51 min
Apr 1

S2 E4 Ime Etuk

This episode features Ime Etuk, writer, director, and producer of the feature film Outdoor School which has had multiple sold out screenings and awards on the US festival circuit. Ime is bringing the film home to Portland. As part of Portland Panorama, the screening on April 17th is sold out. But listen to this episode to find out about the encore Portland screening. This film connects on many levels, but it especially touches the hearts of Portlanders who have themselves experienced how Outdoor School enriches lives. This is a film that Ime wants families to enjoy together and feels it resonates with audiences of all age groups and backgrounds. We also talk about fundraising, his nonprofit Lion Speaks, mentoring filmmakers, and film distribution within the current challenges of the film industry. I hope you enjoy this episode of Oregon Indie Film Show Notes: OutdoorSchoolTheMovie.com https://www.instagram.com/outdoorschoolmovie/ https://www.facebook.com/outdoorschoolmovie Hollywood Theater April 22nd Screening - Get Tickets https://outdoorschool.eventive.org/schedule/69bd82957a0bc7037d27a404 Lion Speaks https://www.lionspeaks.org/ Ime Etuk https://www.instagram.com/imeetuk/ https://www.facebook.com/ime.etuk https://www.linkedin.com/in/imeetuk/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oregonindiefilm.substack.com

46 min
Mar 17

S2 E3 Kristen Elizabeth

Featuring Kristen Elizabeth, the author of the memoir Shevolved - A True Hollywood Story of artistry, survival, and reinvention. A Film Intimacy Professional, acting coach, and dance instructor based in the Pacific Northwest, Kristen has spent over three decades working in the entertainment industry as an Actor, Acting coach, Intimacy Coordinator, Consultant, and Choreographer for film and television. Her students have gone on to book lead roles on Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, major motion pictures, and Broadway.I hope you enjoy my conversation with Kristen ElizabethTW: This conversation does include discussion of sexual assault and rape.SHOW NOTES:The Book Launch Party and Reading will be on Saturday, March 28th at Rose City Book Pub Website: https://shevolved.com Social Media: IG, Threads, LinkedIn: @ShevolvedEmail: Kristen@Shevolved.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oregonindiefilm.substack.com

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Oregon Indie Film is a podcast shining the light on Oregon’s independent film industry. Interviews with industry professionals, offering insights into the creative process, challenges, and triumphs of making independent movies in Oregon. oregonindiefilm.substack.com

Creator

Dawn Sellers
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

31
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Clean
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