Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Lana talks to AM Northwest about Oregon film & video
When TV and film productions come to town, job openings come too! Casting Director Lana Veenker stopped by AM Northwest on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, to fill us in on what’s going on now, and possible...
View ArticleMore Good Day Oregon: Our Film Bill Passes!
Stephanie Kralevich of More Good Day Oregon recently covered the passage of SB 1507, which included an increase to the Oregon Production Investment Fund! Many thanks to all the legislators who voted in...
View ArticleLars Larson on Movie Subsidies in Oregon
Recently Lana Veenker did an amazing job of explaining the Oregon Film Tax Credit on the the Lars Larson Show. Now that he understands our industry better, should we cast him as a Wesen on Grimm?
View ArticleCasting Teens for Gus!
At long last, I’m poking my head back in here. Clearly, blogging is not my medium. 😐 Mea culpa. I’ll quickly summarize the whirlwind of the past few months, so I can update you on the latest news: May...
View ArticleHold Onto Your Hats
The rest of 2007 looks GREAT for film production in Oregon! We’ve already started casting on the new Jennifer Aniston flick, “Management”, starring Steve Zahn and directed by Stephen Belber. And word...
View ArticleLana Veenker Casting to provide local casting on "Management"
Portland actors will appear opposite Jennifer Aniston and Steve Zahn August 27, 2007 Lana Veenker Casting announced today that it is beginning casting on the new Jennifer Aniston film, “Management.”...
View ArticleJust Say "Rutabaga"
Just Say “Rutabaga” New Background Casting Division seeks Extras for Jennifer Aniston Film Sept 17, 2007 PORTLAND, ORE. Lana Veenker Casting announced today the launch of a new extras casting division,...
View ArticleRutabaga on the Radio
Lana Veenker – Rutabaga Background Casting KINK FM 102 Friday, September 21, 2007 The owner of the casting company talks about the chance to be on film in Portland as an extra in “Management” with...
View ArticleAM Northwest Oregon Film & TV Update, Summer 2018
Despite the productions of “Grimm,” “Portlandia” and “The Librarians” all coming to an end, show business is still booming in Oregon right now! Casting Director Lana Veenker stopped by KATU’s AM...
View ArticlePBJ: Tax credits and the advantage of being in Oregon
Erik Siemers of the Portland Business Journal, who recently interviewed Lana on Oregon’s film tax incentive program, now speaks to Travis Knight of LAIKA to get his take. Over the last few months, I’ve...
View ArticleKINK Radio: Lana Veenker on casting and Oregon production
Sheila Hamilton talks with Lana Veenker of Cast Iron Studios about Oregon film and television, and casting for an increasing number of commercials and major motion pictures. This segment airs on KINK...
View ArticleJobs, Jobs, Jobs: Lana talks to AM Northwest about Oregon film & video
When TV and film productions come to town, job openings come too! Casting Director Lana Veenker stopped by AM Northwest on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, to fill us in on what’s going on now, and possible...
View ArticleMore Good Day Oregon: Our Film Bill Passes!
Stephanie Kralevich of More Good Day Oregon recently covered the passage of SB 1507, which included an increase to the Oregon Production Investment Fund! Many thanks to all the legislators who voted in...
View ArticleLars Larson on Movie Subsidies in Oregon
Recently Lana Veenker did an amazing job of explaining the Oregon Film Tax Credit on the the Lars Larson Show. Now that he understands our industry better, should we cast him as a Wesen on Grimm? The...
View ArticleNorthwest Actors Making Good with “Bad Samaritan”
Despite a few weather delays due to the Snowpocalypse of 2017, the Portland-filmed “Bad Samaritan,” starring David Tennant and directed by Dean Devlin, wrapped filming in January. The film centers on...
View ArticleLife After First Failure Launches on CW Seed
This week, the first season of Oregon-produced Life After First Failure launches on the CW’s web platform, CW Seed. The series was executive produced and directed by Tripp Reed (Significant Mother,...
View ArticleShow Business is Booming in Oregon: AM Northwest
On January 3, 2018, Lana shared her Oregon film and television production update with Helen Raptis on KATU’s AM Northwest. Check it out! Looks like we’re in for a busy year. PS: Happy anniversary to...
View ArticleOregon feature “Zilla and Zoe” gets distribution deal; comes out this month
Word is out that #OregonMade “Zilla and Zoe“–winner of the Best Comedy Film at the Oregon Independent Film Festival–has received a distribution deal with Indican Pictures. We had a great time casting...
View ArticleCast Iron Studios Hosts Intimate Welcome Happy Hour
Kicking off the summer season with new connections and old friends Cast Iron Studios hosted an intimate happy hour this week, celebrating a few new members of the Oregon Media and Production...
View ArticleCast Iron Studios & True Crime: The Wonderland Murders Season 2
THE VERDICT IS IN: The Wonderland Murders Season 2 is live! Word is out that Season 2 of the hit true-crime series, “The Wonderland Murders”, has just premiered on Investigation Discovery. Set in the...
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