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Dear TOL:

You recently did a show about independent filmmaking in Oregon that was fascinating.  Might I suggest that you do a show about independent publishing in Oregon.

I am a self-published writer of a book of novella and three books of poems.  After years of being told that my writing didn't have a market and being rejected, I took a different direction and published my work myself.

This was a truly liberating experience and it is indicative of the true independent spirit that we as Oregonians have.  It's an important message for would be writers to give them other avenues to share their craft.

Since then, I've adapted my first self published book into a screenplay and filmed it into a full feature length film this past summer in Portland.

I would love to either participate in or hear a program about other self published authors and their experience with the process.

Thank you!

Rae Dawn Pruit

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Hi there!

I own a production company in McMinnville, OR and we just wrapped on our first feature length film based off book that I wrote and published in 2003. We filmed in both Portland and McMinnville and partnered with Tri-Met, and other transit authorities.

The entire experience was amazing!  Our budget was miniscule, and our cast and crew were entirely volunteer, so we didn't qualify for any of the incentives.  However, we have a great feature that will paint Portland and it's residents in a positive light which will hopefully bring more and more filmmakers to this great state.

Also, I wanted to point out that several production companies exist outside of the epicenters, so for all of those aspiring filmmakers and actors out there, broaden your search!

Cheers,

Dawn Pruit

Owner of Miscellaneous Q Productions

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