MetroEast Community Media

MetroEast Community Media MetroEast is a nonprofit media center! We specialize in media education and video production services

MetroEast Community Media teaches community members from all walks of life how to create media that invigorates civic engagement, inspires diverse voices, and strengthens communities. MetroEast is located 5 minutes from downtown Gresham and boasts two full production studios and four edit suites. We also have numerous camera and light kits, as well as two mobile units available for certified volun

teers to check out. In addition, MetroEast empowers local government, community groups and non-profit organizations through media. We provide support via partnerships and provide a platform for them to educate the community and promote their mission.

🎤✨ Just wrapped up an amazing media training session with the Gresham Chamber of Commerce! Thrilled to help business own...
01/10/2025

🎤✨ Just wrapped up an amazing media training session with the Gresham Chamber of Commerce! Thrilled to help business owners nail their interviews and shine on camera. 📸💪 We ran the participants through two different interview scenarios in our studio and then reviewed everyone's video as a group and gave feedback. 😅 So proud of everyone for showing up, being vulnerable and open. Can’t wait for the next Leadership Academy! 💼🌟

🥗🎉Another chance to dive into Food Foray is here! 🌎✨Join us on Jan 23 at 7 PM Portland Art Museum's Tomorrow Theater for...
01/06/2025

🥗🎉Another chance to dive into Food Foray is here! 🌎✨Join us on Jan 23 at 7 PM Portland Art Museum's Tomorrow Theater for a delicious evening featuring dishes made by our immigrant foodie guests.

Food Foray is all about the unique international grocery stores in East Multnomah County and culinary adventures that delve into conversations around identity, immigration, humor and love. Think Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown but local...!

Try a slice of lush cake from Episode 1, courtesy of Babushka Russian Deli and Bakery and delightfully wonderful Oaxacan tetelas and a cactus salad from chef and food truck operator, Amalia Sierra from Tierra del Sol Cuisine as seen in Episode 2. 🍽️❤️ Don’t miss out—let’s celebrate culture through food! Tag your foodie friends & spread the word! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

Tickets here: https://tomorrowtheater.org/movies/food-foray/

We will be closed December 23rd - Jan 2nd and then again for an in-service week Jan 6th - 11th. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!❄️☃️ ✨M...
12/12/2024

We will be closed December 23rd - Jan 2nd and then again for an in-service week Jan 6th - 11th. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!❄️☃️

✨Meanwhile, if it's your new years resolution to learn something new, consider signing up for one of our classes! https://secure.metroeast.org/np/clients/metroeast/eventList.jsp

Or if you'd like to make an honest, impactful video to promote your nonprofit and fundraise for your cause, DM us and our production team is happy to help! https://metroeast.org/our-production-services/

🌟 Exciting news! 🎉 Food Foray has been selected for the Oregon Documentary Film Festival! 🎬🍽️ That’s our 5th acceptance,...
11/19/2024

🌟 Exciting news! 🎉 Food Foray has been selected for the Oregon Documentary Film Festival! 🎬🍽️ That’s our 5th acceptance, and we couldn’t be happier! 🥳 We’re eager to collaborate with nonprofits to bring a screening of Food Foray to your community. DM us to connect and explore themes of immigration, culture, food, and DEI through this delicious journey! 🍴❤️ Let’s create something meaningful together!

🌟Thank you to everyone who showed up for our Community Media Day Cohort Screening! We've served over 14 diverse groups t...
10/22/2024

🌟Thank you to everyone who showed up for our Community Media Day Cohort Screening! We've served over 14 diverse groups through our Media Cohort Program over the last two years. 🎬✨This was an opportunity to share their work, which ranges from films on how to prevent a fall, to Nepali Cooking, to community service in Costa Rica.

Curious to learn more about the program and our talented participants? Check it out here: https://metroeast.org/cohorts/

Did you know Sunday, October 20th is Community Media Day? Community Media Day is an annual celebration that brings aware...
10/10/2024

Did you know Sunday, October 20th is Community Media Day? Community Media Day is an annual celebration that brings awareness to the importance of free speech and accessible media for all.

Join us at MetroEast Community Media to:
🤝 Connect with other creatives and media producers in the Portland Metro Area
🍿 Enjoy some light eats!
🎥 Watch films from our media cohorts and partner programs, including Wonderfolk, The Community for Positive Aging, African Youth and Community Organization, POWGirls Media Education.

This is an opportunity to share your voice, make new friends, and support new voices in local media.

Please RSVP to attend. Link in bio!

🌟What an amazing screening of Food Foray at the beautiful Milagro Theatre! This has got to be one of our best ones yet. ...
10/02/2024

🌟What an amazing screening of Food Foray at the beautiful Milagro Theatre! This has got to be one of our best ones yet. The energy was through the roof, the Q&A insightful and the food as delicious as always. We forged some amazing new connections that we hope will lead to more screenings around town and potential financing for new episodes..!

Our favorite part about events like this investing time in community to hear the stories our immigrant neighbors have to share which shed light on the fragility of life, the importance of connecting through food, and leading with love and humor. It's the ultimate cherry on top to then get to do the very thing Food Foray is all about: connect with each other over unique, delicious food! Let's keep these convos going. If you have any leads for future screenings or financing opportunities, slide into our DMs!

¡Este mes y cada mes, celebramos la cultura y comunidad hispana! Estamos muy contentos de trabajar con organizaciones co...
09/16/2024

¡Este mes y cada mes, celebramos la cultura y comunidad hispana! Estamos muy contentos de trabajar con organizaciones como que sirven a la comunidad latina aquí en Gresham y el este del Condado de Multnomah.

This month and every month, we celebrate the Hispanic/Latine community. We are happy to work with organizations like Loco Por La Aventura that serve latinos here in Gresham and in East Multnomah County.

Happy !

🎉 MetroEast is turning 40! We want to celebrate with YOU! Your support has been at the core of lifting up diverse voice...
09/11/2024

🎉 MetroEast is turning 40!

We want to celebrate with YOU! Your support has been at the core of lifting up diverse voices and building our community through media. As we look to the future, we’re excited about the evolving world of media and the new opportunities it brings to connect and inspire. We can’t wait to continue this journey with you and explore what’s next together. We couldn’t have hit this milestone without you! Come party with us!

Join us at Red Sunset Park on Thursday, September 19th from 5:30-7:30 PM for a fun-filled evening of food, friends, and festivities. Let's cheers to the past and toast to the future - together! Please RSVP Here by Thursday September 12: https://forms.gle/sRGGbwSHk3Tvfjjg6, space is limited 🥳🎂

We loved having Crazy Aunt Lindsey from the Fab Lab on our 15th episode of Producers Corner. What a way to finish out o...
09/11/2024

We loved having Crazy Aunt Lindsey from the Fab Lab on our 15th episode of Producers Corner. What a way to finish out our podcast season! 🚀 Thank you to everyone who has followed our journey.

In this episode, Lindsay shares her journey from MTV executive to science educator, partnering with organizations like the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). Lindsey believes science is about asking questions, and she wants to help kids of all backgrounds find the answers. 🔭 🧪 🔬 🧫 🧬

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/uBcrrwHRs9c

🎬 That’s a wrap on our summer programming!Our education team worked with kids across East County. Young creatives explor...
09/03/2024

🎬 That’s a wrap on our summer programming!

Our education team worked with kids across East County. Young creatives explored photography, music-making, and filmmaking, bringing to life stories of gossiping neighbors, alien invasions, and funny weather reports.

They had green screen dance parties, drew comic book worlds, and captured timelapse videos of fun in the parks. Teens in the POWGirls camp even produced a music video in Studio A!

A big thanks to our partners and interns who made it all possible!

Multnomah County Library, Rockwood Community Development Corporation, City of Gresham - Government, Free Arts NW, Play Grow Learn, City of Wood Village, OR, Play East - East County Recreation, POWGirls Media Education, University of Oregon, Reynolds Learning Academy, Job Corps

Jim Lommasson is a Portland-based photographer who captures the stories of refugees, survivors of war and genocide, and ...
08/28/2024

Jim Lommasson is a Portland-based photographer who captures the stories of refugees, survivors of war and genocide, and those experiencing homelessness. In this episode, Jim discusses the impact of his work and shares his current collaborative storytelling project, "What I Carry," with Street Roots vendors.

Watch his episode of Producers Corner here: https://youtu.be/jXfCvDjIot0

🚨LAST CHANCE ALERT🚨 Our final screening of Food Foray where we'll be serving authentic Oaxacan food is going down on Sep...
08/19/2024

🚨LAST CHANCE ALERT🚨 Our final screening of Food Foray where we'll be serving authentic Oaxacan food is going down on September 28th @ the Milagro Theater! We’ll be serving tetelas de frijol, beer and wine:)🍽️🍺🍷 Don’t know what tetelas are? Find out in episode 2…!

Immerse yourself in the first three episodes featuring the flavors and stories from the Republic of Georgia, Mexico and Myanmar 🇬🇪🇲🇽🇲🇲 Tickets available here https://secure.metroeast.org/np/clients/metroeast/event.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&event=2507

"Food is a critical memory bank, a salve for the ache of homesickness, an avenue to preserve culture that could easily be forgotten; it is a point that Food Foray evocatively told across three spectrums.." - Denise Chin, Malaysian Immigrant and Evaluation Manager at EcoTrust

Roberta Cumbiancchera is an Argentinian independent filmmaker and actress living in Portland, Oregon. In this episode of...
08/14/2024

Roberta Cumbiancchera is an Argentinian independent filmmaker and actress living in Portland, Oregon. In this episode of Producers Corner, Roberta shares her unique perspective on art, identity, and the power of storytelling. Through work like Navidad de Reserva Film, Roberta sheds light on the beauty and complexity of the immigrant experience, drawing inspiration from her roots in Buenos Aires and her experiences growing up in a working-class family.

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/Fg4zP-IsAGY

It's Jasmin's 1-year workiversary at MetroEast Community Media — well at least as of the recording date (4/12/24). Jasmi...
07/31/2024

It's Jasmin's 1-year workiversary at MetroEast Community Media — well at least as of the recording date (4/12/24). Jasmin is a videographer, filmmaker, photographer, and media maker, but the title that they put at the forefront is being an educator. In this episode, Jasmin reflects on their past year as a Digital Media Educator at MetroEast and the media journey that led her to this position. She also discusses the opportunities that have helped them integrate into the Portland film community.

https://youtu.be/m45Wta0LgLY

Jessica Vanterpool is a former engineer turned content creator and business owner. She joined us on the Producers Corner...
07/17/2024

Jessica Vanterpool is a former engineer turned content creator and business owner. She joined us on the Producers Corner podcast to discuss her journey as the founder of FLI Social Inc, an organization that connects creatives to opportunities and provides accessible services to small businesses. With a directory of over 60 freelancers, Jessica shares insights on scaling her company and plans for expansion. The episode covers FLI Social's growth, future goals, and tips for others ready to pursue a creative calling.

Listen to our conversation here: https://youtu.be/y6qY-saaOmU

What a night at the Food Foray screening! The historic Hollywood Theatre was the perfect backdrop for an evening of glob...
07/08/2024

What a night at the Food Foray screening! The historic Hollywood Theatre was the perfect backdrop for an evening of global flavors - Burmese tea leaf salad, tetelas de frijol, cactus salad and Kola Kola meringue cake. And let's not forget the amazing Q&A's and meeting immigrants from all over the world in the audience. Huge thanks to - more events like this coming soon!

Forget Hollywood — Portland is the hidden gem of filmmaking. Venezuelan-born, Miami-raised Maria Moreno is here to share...
07/03/2024

Forget Hollywood — Portland is the hidden gem of filmmaking. Venezuelan-born, Miami-raised Maria Moreno is here to share her love for the Portland film community. After studying film at Portland State University, she worked to get her foot in the door as a producer, Assistant Director, and filmmaker. Now she’s at the other end. Maria opens doors for diverse talent through her work with nonprofit, Outside the Frame, and Oregon Film.

Listen to our conversation here: https://youtu.be/yKdpUKTW7e4

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Science is about asking questions. Crazy Aunt Lindsey helps kids of all backgrounds find the answers. 🧪 #scienceeducation #science #mediaeducation #podcast

Art is NOT just for the upper class with Roberta Cumbiancchera #avellaneda #filmproduction #filmmaker #pdxartist

Loving your job as a teacher #filmmaker #videoproduction #producerscorner #educators #education #teacher

Portland vs LA film scene 🤔 with FLI Social Inc #filmmaking #filmmaker #videoproduction #losangeles #portland #pdx

🚪 open the door for diverse filmmakers with Maria Moreno from Outside the Frame #filmmaking #filmproduction #portlandoregon #PDX

"We need more shows like this"..! The Food Foray launch and screening was a whirlwind of emotions and after 3+ years of work on this project, you better believe we're ready to finally share it! And guess what? Our first public screening is coming up this Saturday and we want you to be there🤟🏽 Get your tickets and join us for an unforgettable evening filled with food and fun 🎥🍽️ For now, enjoy this behind the scenes look at the launch back in April#FoodForay #MetroEastCommunityMedia #PortlandEcoFilmFest #HollywoodTheatre #PDXFood #ImmigrantCuisine

Join us this Saturday for the first public screening of Food Foray! Thanks to the Portland EcoFilm Festival we'll be screening the first three episodes AND serving authentic dishes from the show🥣🤤

Tag Queer Shorts Festival on the need for more diversity of queer/trans stories. Learn more on the pod 🎙️ #PDX #tagqsf #pridemonth

🍴 Ready for a foodie adventure? Get a sneak peek into Food Foray at our launch event and see what this show is all about! Don't miss our next screening on June 29th – we'll be serving dishes made by the amazing immigrant guests from the episodes. Follow our instagram @FoodForayShow to follow our journey. Big thanks to our BCP crew: Michael Lang and Angelica Santos for this stellar BTS video 🚀🎥🌟 Grab your tickets here: https://hollywoodtheatre.org/show/food-foray/! 🎥🌮 #FoodForay #FoodieAdventure #ImmigrantCuisine #TakeControlOfTheMedia

Just finished an amazing 12 weeks of Digital Literacy Class with our Nepali Community cohort at Rosewood Initiative! Celebrated with a potluck featuring delicious Nepali food. 🇳🇵Huge props to our incredible participants - now onto our Video Production class with this same crew! Can't wait to see their creativity in action 🎬🌟 #DigitalLiteracy #NepaliCommunity #TakeControlOfTheMedia #CommunityMedia #MetroEast

estamos locos 🤪 por este episodio con los creadores de Loco por la Aventura #vozlatina #VocesLatinas #podcast #pdx #MediosLocales #locoporlaaventura #venezolanosenusa #contenidocreativo

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