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There’s nothing better than sitting in an audience laughing at all the right places while watching your film. A big thanks to BendFilm for showcasing “Looking up”, our short doc. If you missed it, there’s another screening tomorrow at 3:45, Local Focus. The best part was being there with my husband and Henry Kim who both worked on the project.

If you live in Central Oregon, you know the weather is no joke. The blazing sun, snow, and wind will completely wreck a cheap exterior paint job. ☀️❄️💨

For the final video in our series with West Rivers Painting, we focused on "The Exterior Shield." We had the owner personally narrate exactly what goes into their heavy-duty, weather-smart prep work to survive high-desert winters. Hearing the owner spotlight their rare two-year warranty gives homeowners ultimate peace of mind. 🛡️🏠

By transparently sharing their process in their own words, West Rivers Painting makes it incredibly easy for homeowners to confidently say "yes." Check out the final result at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E38tc2jJb-c.

West Rivers Painting Exterior Process Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

WAHOO! Big news + telling legacy stories across the globe 🎥 -

WAHOO! Big news + telling legacy stories across the globe 🎥 First, some big news right here in our backyard screening this month: our short film, Looking Up—which we produced in partnership with Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB)—was officially selected for this year’s BendFilm Festival and Eastern Oregon Film Festival in the Local Shorts program!

When a contractor steps inside your home, the anxiety instantly shifts from "What will it cost?" to "Are they going to ruin my floors?" 🛋️👀

To help West Rivers Painting put their clients at ease, we created a video dedicated entirely to their Interior Process. With the owner narrating every step, we focused heavily on the prep—highlighting the meticulous floor protection, furniture wrapping, and respect the crew brings into the space before a single paint can opens. 🎨

It’s proof straight from the owner's mouth that they treat their clients' homes like their own. See the transformation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COIlUE7fRpk. ✨

West Rivers Painting Interior Process Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

FILM FESTIVALS: Where & When to Catch Us This October
Keep your eyes on your festival schedules! Here is where our space-faring short will be hitting the big screen:

1. BendFilm Festival (Bend, Oregon) SATURDAY, OCT. 10 @10:00 AM and SUNDAY, OCT 11, @3:45 pm
Recognized by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the "25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World," BendFilm brings independent filmmakers and cinema lovers together in the heart of Central Oregon. Catching our short in front of a hometown audience in Bend is going to be electric.
BUY TICKETS HERE: https://bendfilmfestival2026.eventive.org/Schedule/6aa1f22d43a800d5021d9ab2

2. Eastern Oregon Film Festival (La Grande / Enterprise)EOFF is renowned for its intimate, community-first atmosphere that celebrates bold, creative filmmaking. Nestled against the rugged backdrop of Eastern Oregon, it’s the perfect setting for a film that pushes visual boundaries.

BUY TICKETS HERE: https://www.eofilmfest.org/passes

BEST OF FEST: LOCAL FOCUS - Shorts Block After years of being silenced through violent opposition, Norma Burton (one of the key founders of the first women’s shelter in Tulsa, OK) tells the untold history of the battered women's movement. | High school students in Central Oregon build custom acoustic guitars from scratch. | For the Leibo...

Screening day in Toledo! 🌲🎬
Long time friend and client just shared a few photos from last weekend, where we finally got to screen our latest video project for Consumers Power members!

Carri and I actually traveled together for production 10 years ago when she was at Entek, so getting to collaborate with her again at Consumers Power has been such a full-circle joy. Building lasting partnerships with people who care deeply about their communities makes this work so rewarding. 🤝✨

Our latest mission took us to Toledo, Oregon, to capture a major milestone for Consumers Power: a massive Transmission Line Reconductoring project designed to keep the grid strong, safe, and reliable for their members. ⚡

We can’t share the full film publicly just yet, but getting to host a private premiere screening for their members was the perfect way to celebrate the grit and hard work behind this project.

Huge thanks to Carri, the Consumers Power crew, and all the members who came out to watch! Swipe through soon for a peek at the premiere. 🍿

Leaves turn gold, the light grows long, We gather in quiet gratitude where roots run deep.
To hold space for Robin Kimmerer’s vision, Chris La Tray’s poetry, and Dr. Jessica Hernandez’s wisdom was a gift we carry with us into this new season. 🍁✨

As the Autumnal Equinox approaches, we’re reminded that the earth's abundance is meant to be shared. The recording of our fourth Plant Circle is officially live on YouTube—a celebration of poetry, Indigenous science, and the gift economy of autumn.

Deeply honored that Wahoo Films could help capture these voices and weave them into the circle. 🌿🎥
🍿 Watch the recording here:
https://youtu.be/tITtcG7lNxI?si=mYivD1XKIMF6l9Ri

Plant Circle | Autumnal Equinox | September 22, 2026 On Tuesday, 9/22/26, at 4:00 p.m. EDT, we gather as a movement for ...

Let’s be honest—inviting a contractor over for a quote can feel like a gamble. People naturally worry about high-pressure sales pitches and hidden fees. 😬 So, how do you remove that anxiety before a customer even books a call?
You show them exactly what happens next. 🤝

As part of a new video series for West Rivers Painting, we produced "The Estimate Experience." This video demystifies the quote process by walking homeowners through exactly what a zero-pressure, transparent consultation looks like. No surprises, just clear communication. 📝✅
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSqIqTY4K6Q
What part of your sales process could you demystify with a quick video? 💬

West Rivers Painting Estimate Process Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

The Brand Anthem Video: Every home service business says they are "professional" and "communicate well." But saying it is easy. Proving it before a customer even picks up the phone? That takes a little something extra. 🤔

We recently partnered with the fantastic team at West Rivers Painting here in Central Oregon to help them show—not just tell—exactly who they are. We produced a high-energy Brand Anthem video highlighting their 15-year local history, their weather-smart expertise, and the faces behind the company. By putting their people front and center, they are building massive trust before they even knock on a door. 🚪✨

Check out the full video over at westriverspainting.com. How are you introducing your team to new clients?

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BendFilm Festival, here we come! 🚀✨. We’re thrilled to share that our short film, "Looking Up" has been officially selected for the Local Shorts program at this year's BendFilm Festival! Nothing beats screening a project on our home turf at a world renowned film festival (25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World.)

The Story: Rockets conjure up images of moon landings, space stations, and grand adventure. But while we can’t all catch a ride into space, the Leibowitz family found the next best thing in the high desert of Brothers, Oregon. What started when 11-year-old Margalit convinced her father Michael ("Ike") to try rocketry blossomed into a family passion—transforming their garage into a laboratory and bringing them together for weekend launches with OregonRocketry to chase their shared dream of touching the sky.

Huge thanks to the Leibowitz family, the OregonRocketry crew, our partners at OPB, and the BendFilm team for championing local stories!

🎟️ Grab your festival passes and tickets: https://www.bendfilm.org/