New Short Film
Furman Pictures will shoot another short film November 9 in and around Camas, Washington.
The three to four minute film with the working title "Slingshot" stars actors from Portland, Oregon and surround communities.
"Slingshot" is a dark comedy about a boy who decides to take action when roughnecks start target practicing in the woods dangerously close to his home.
The film's director Nikia Furman, owner of Camas based Furman Pictures, LLC, is looking forward to the working with the cast and crew.
"All of the actors working on the film are experienced," said Furman. "About half of the actors have major film titles in their credits. That makes my job a bit easier as a director."
Furman was happy to receive some local responses to casting calls and hopes to see even more response in the future.
This is the second narrative short that Furman has produced in Camas this year. "Haunted," an experimental mystery produced by Furman Pictures, was screened at the first annual Washougal International Film Festival earlier this year where it won a Best Local Film award.
Furman plans on producing several more narrative shorts and then moving into some feature length projects.
Furman Pictures, LLC provides professional production services for film, television, DVD and the web. Those interested in more information about Furman Pictures can visit www.furmapictures.com.
Furman Pictures compiled a music CD for Share, a non-profit organization that provides food and shelter for those in need in South West Washington.
The title of the CD is "Between Friends". It is a compilations of music from artists who will be featured at the first annual Between Friends fund raising concert, November 8 at 7 PM.
The CD will be given free to the first 500 who buy tickets to the event. The remaining disk will be sold. All proceeds will benefit Share's Children Hunger Initiative.
For more information about the concert, visit www.sharevancouver.org.
"Haunted" Wins at Festival
"Haunted", the story of a man haunted by his past, is a winner of the 2008 Best Local Short at the Washougal International Film Festival.
The four minute experimental short film was produced independently by Furman Pictures, LLC.
Furman Pictures to Film New Short
Plans are underway to shoot the next short film in Furman Pictures' Experimental Film Series in September or October 2008.
The short film is a coming-of-age story of a boy who decides to take action when roughnecks start target practicing dangerously close to his rural home. The film will be shot near Camas and Washougal, Washington.
Work Bigins On "The Big Double"
Furman Pictures is providing production services for an independent short film in Portland, Oregon during August and September 2008.
Nikia Furman is the Cinematographer for "The Big Double", a dramatic short film written and produced by Portland resident Tyler Benjamin.
Furman Pictures is also providing jib, dolly, lighting and other production services for "The Big Double".
The suspensfull short film is being shot against green screen and at night on location.
Production on "Winona" Wraps Up
Production wrapped up on "Winona" July 14th after about eight nights of production.
Furman Pictures provided cinematography and lighting services "Winona", an independent film shot in and around Portland, Oregon.
Filmed almost entirely at night, the dark comedy was produced by writer and first time director Keith Apland of Portland, Oregon.
Apland said he is working on a website where he will post more information about the film in the future.
"Haunted" to Hit Festivals
"Haunted" is one of the official selections at the Washougal International Film Festival, August 21-24, 2008.
The four minute short film about a man haunted by his past will be shown twice during the festival, once during the 7:00 PM Set on Thursday, August 21 and once during the 1:00 PM set on Friday, August 22.
"Haunted" was produced by Nikia Furman, owner of Camas, Washington based Furman Pictures, LLC.
For more information about the festival, including theater locations, please see the festival Schedule of Events.
On the Set of "Winona"
Furman Pictures is providing cinematography and lighting services "Winona", an independent film currently in production just outside of Portland, Oregon.
Filmed almost entirely at night, the dark comedy is being produced by writer and first time director Keith Apland of Portland, Oregon.
Production of "Winona" began June 22 and is expected to wrap July 14th.
Apland said he is working on a website where he will post more information about the film in the future.
"Haunted" to Hit Festivals
Furman Pictures has finished post production on "Haunted" a four minute experiment short film.
Producer, Nikia Furman, says now that the film is completed, the next step is hit the festivals.
The production is the second in a series of short films that developed out of a challenge Furman undertook with another local producer, Joseph Long of Very Long Media.
The challenge is for each company to independently create short films on a regular basis.
"This is a way to try new things," says Furman, "to experiment with creative story telling and production techniques outside of the confines of a client based project."
Furman Pictures produces High Definition documentaries, independent films and corporate videos.
For more information, call 509-240-4035 or visit furmanpictures.com.
Art & Music Festival
Stop by the Furman Pictures production trailer to win prizes during First Friday and the first annual Camas Art and Music Live Festival, August 1st, 2008 from 3 to 9 PM.
During CamLive, you can hear the band Furman Pictures is sponsoring at one of six sound stages spread throughout downtown Camas.
Those attending CamLive can also enjoy artwork from over thirty five featured artists.
Camas is located about 27 minutes from downtown Portland.
Williams to Be Featured During First Friday
Furman Pictures, LLC, a media production house, will feature artist Colleen Patricia Williams during First Friday, July 11 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. upstairs at 307 NE Birch Street, Suite 202 in Camas, Washington.
July's first Friday is moved for to accomidate the 4th of July Holiday
Those attending can also enjoy complimentary refreshments as they visit. For more information, call 509-240-4035.
You can also read Williams' Bio here:
I grew up in a very unusual household. My family was a polygamous household. My family traveled the west coast craft circuit, going all over the West Coast, as well as Nevada. My father and mother were metal sculptors, and my stepmother made silver jewelry.
As a child, I wanted to draw, but my father actively discouraged my interest in art, so I put all thoughts of art out of my head until I was 26.
At that time, I went to an art supply store, and they had an airbrush for sale. I bought the intriguing thing, a Paasche VR1, and the compressor to go with it. I went home and played with it. I found it to be fascinating!! It's been fun ever since! That airbrush taught me one of the most important lessons of my life; just exactly what I didn't know and needed to learn.
That impulse purchase led me to enroll in my local community college. There, I found all of the teachers to be very encouraging. The head of the art department, a wonderful person, and a talented artist, Ed Harvey, was a major influence on me. He opened my eyes and my senses to color; the theory of, the practice of, and the effects of color in life as well as art.
I took a 12 year hiatus from serious pursuit of an art career to raise my children. My husband at the time was a long haul truck driver, and I felt that my children needed a full time mom. I painted to keep my hand in, and to teach my kids appreciation of aesthetic pursuits, as well as the children in my home daycare center.
Once my children were grown up, I found myself free to actively pursue my dream of a serious art career. I believe that the time I took off has made me a richer person, and a much better artist.
In August of 2003, I suffered an accident that nearly took my life as well as the use of my hands, away from me. I gained an appreciation of life and this appreciation has significantly added to my creative energies. The ever-present pain has given my artwork an added depth. I value my creative ability and all of the blessings of family and friends infinitely more now.
Share to Be Featured During First Friday
Furman Pictures, LLC, a media production house, will feature Share during First Friday, June 6 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. upstairs at 307 NE Birch Street, Suite 202 in Camas, Washington.
For over thirty years, Share has provided shelter, food and emergency services to those in need in South Eastern Washington.
Share's mission is to lead the hungry and homeless to self-sufficiency by providing food, shelter, housing education and compassion through the strength of community. Their services include encouraging self-sufficiency, providing clothing and personal hygiene items, help finding shelter, and healthy meals for homeless and needy children when school doors are closed.
Those attending can learn more about Share and sign up for their Golf Classic Benefit, sponsored by Papa Murphy's, and 3-ON-3 Basketball Benefit, Hoops on the River.
Furman Pictures features local non profit organizations like Share each First Friday as a way of giving back to the community.
"The theme of my business is "the art of story," owner Nikia Furman says. "I'm happy to provide a place where non profits can tell their story during community events like First Friday."
Those attending can also enjoy local art and complimentary refreshments as they visit. For more information, call 509-240-4035 or visit furmanpictures.com.
Furman Pictures to Continue Experimental Film Series
Furman Pictures, LLC will produce a short film in Camas during the month of April, 2008.
Producer Nikia Furman says he will shoot a one to two minute film about a mystery.
The production is the second in a series of short films that developed out of a challenge Furman undertook with another local producer, Joseph Long of Very Long Media.
The challenge is for each company to independently create one short film a month.
"This is a way to try new things," says Furman, "to experiment with creative story telling and production techniques outside of the confines of a client based project."
Furman and Long choose a new challenge for each month. In March, the challenge was to produce a documentary about a collector. Their challenge for April is to create a stylized mystery.
The resulting short films created by Furman Pictures will be available for viewing in the near future at furmanpictures.com.
Furman Pictures produces High Definition documentaries, independent films and corporate videos.
For more information, call 509-240-4035 or visit furmanpictures.com.