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August
2, 2004
For Immediate Release
This year Marc Bowen Productions has been busy with several regional
and national projects, providing a wide variety of productions for
several different clients.
Recently
completed productions include:
"Live Event Bumpers" Employee Recognition event video support for
Leopold & Ketel and their client Umpqua Bank. Five video modules
featuring various bank employees. These videos were shown at the
banks annual awards event.
"Because You Care" for The Boys & Girls Aid Society. A fundraising
tool produced as a VHS video and DVD.
"A Fresh Approach" for McCormick and Schmick's Seafood Restaurant's
A Corporate image video production. Dubbed to CD-Rom, DVD and video
for presentation to potential investors for an IPO offering.
Projects
currently in production include:
"Benchmade" - A corporate image video to describe the philosophy
of the Benchmade Knife Company, and the many features, and benefits
of their products.
"Quarterly Report" - Columbia Forest Products - An ongoing series
of videos and DVD's informing employees of company wide current
events.
ADP - A training video for ADP computer service.
MBP recently won a national Telly Award for the video production,
"Imagine the Possibilities". The video won in the category of motivational
films and videos. "Imagine the Possibilities" is a motivational
"mini documentary" produced for The Karen Gaffney Foundation. (see
Press Release dated 5/10/2004)
Marc Bowen Productions has been a Portland based film and video
production company since 1981. The company specializes in film and
video production for corporate image, product marketing, public
relations and employee training.
Additional information on Marc Bowen Productions is available at
www.marcbowenproductions.com. Or call 503-295-3641.
Thank you for your consideration.
May 10, 2004
For Immediate Release
Marc Bowen Productions has recently won a national Telly Award for
the video production, "Imagine the Possibilities". The video won
in the category of motivational films and videos.
"Imagine the Possibilities" is a motivational "mini documentary"
produced for The Karen Gaffney Foundation - A video Ms Gaffney uses
as an aid in live presentations throughout the U.S., Asia and Europe.
The production shows the accomplishments of Karen Gaffney, specifically
featuring a swim across the English Channel by Karen and a team
in July 2001. Karen is the first and only person with Down syndrome
who has attempted and successfully completed an English Channel
relay swim, known as one of the toughest challenges in swimming.
The purpose of the video is to further promote and encourage inclusion
of people with disabilities into society.
Founded in 1978 the Telly Award is a premier award, honoring the
finest film and video productions. The Telly Awards is a widely
known and highly respected national and international competition
and receives over 10,000 entries annually from all 50 states and
many foreign countries.
Marc Bowen Productions has been a Portland based film and video
production company since 1981. The company specializes in long form
film and video production for corporate image, product marketing,
public relations and employee training.
Additional information on Marc Bowen Productions is available at
www.marcbowenproduction.com. Or call at 503-295-3641.
October
20, 2003
For Immediate Release
MBP has been busy with several regional and national projects, providing
a wide variety of productions and projects for several different
clients.
Recently
completed productions include:
The
Karen Gaffney Foundation - "Imagine the Possibilities" A video Ms
Gaffney uses as an aid in live presentations throughout the country
and Europe. A production showing the accomplishments of Karen Gaffney,
specifically featuring a swim across the English Channel by Karen
and a team in July 2001. The purpose of the video is to further
promote and encourage inclusion of children with disabilities into
society.
ThreeMile Canyon Farms - Collateral letterhead and print materials.
Net I.Q. - A video produced to launch a new partnership in the Japanese
Market
Dry Inc., - Video and audio revisions to an existing Infomercial
including: Translation to French Language as well as revisions to
promote a second label. Both for shopping channel "on air" use.
Projects
currently in production include:
KinderCare
Learning Centers - working title; "Health and Safety Coordinator
Training Video". A video to be used in all KinderCare facilities
to aid the Health and Safety Coordinator in his job and responsibilities.
Columbia Forest Products - "Quarterly Report" an information video
produced quarterly to inform the employees of events with-in the
company.
January
9, 2002
For Immediate Release
In spite of the tragic events of September 11, and the negative
effects those events posed on our economy, the last half of 2001
kept Marc Bowen Productions and our clients busy with several regional
and national projects.
Recently
completed productions include:
An informational video for Threemile Canyon Farms. This production
produced for Northwest Strategies and their client Threemile Canyon
Farms, informs legislators, news media and the general public of
the commitment by the farm, to a sustainable approach to farming.
Currently in production are collateral print and CD materials to
complement the video for use in corporate presentations.
· A video used as part of a bid response, by Hoffman Construction,
in their proposal for renovations and new construction to the Southwest
Washington Medical Center.
· A video for the Karen Gaffney Foundation to inform K-12 Teachers
on how they can integrate students with Down syndrome into their
classrooms.
Projects
currently in production include:
· We have completed shooting, and are currently editing an inspirational
video for the Karen Gaffney Foundation. The video tells the story
of a relay team swim of the English Channel and features Karen (a
young woman with Down syndrome).
· A series of employee training videos and collateral print, for
Columbia Forest Products. These videos feature several areas of
the hardwood veneer plywood production process and demonstrate the
importance of established practices to maintain the production of
high quality products.
In association with Rick Botz, doing business as 2-B
Productions, we produced business theater for ADP's 2001 Presidents
Club in Waikoloa Hawaii. Production included: theme development,
set and prop coordination, as well as talent and event direction
at a number of venues on the Big Island. Also produced was a video
reprise featuring the Presidents Club qualifiers and all the activities
and events they participated in while in Hawaii.
May
2001
Markee Magazine Article on Marc Bowen Productions
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THE
NORTHWEST
Oregon
creatives
in demand near and far
Portland-based
Marc Bowen Productions ventured 300 miles instate to rural
Baker County to shoot a 13-minute economic development video.
The corporate and commercial production company also
staged a public forum in the area in April for approximately
500 people where the county's overall strategic plan was reviewed.
Although Producer/Director Bowen
works consistently with Associate Producer Rick Botz, he generally
draws upon local talent to crew his projects. "The
production market in Portland is pretty full; there's a lot
of people and a lot of good resources," he says. |
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Marc Bowen Productions has handled numerous jobs for Columbia
Forest Products, a manufacturer of hardwood veneer plywood and
a client since 1983, including marketing videos and employee
communications pieces. Bowen recently flew to Iowa, Wisconsin,
southern Oregon and California to gather footage of Columbia
Forest Products' mills and customers at their furniture-making
plants for an eight- to 10-minute employee training video. Bowen
and Botz partnered in 1989 to form 2-B Productions, an enterprise
which facilitates business theater. They company handles theme
development, staging, entertainment, sets and props, talent
and event direction, as well as all phases of production at
different sites to document an event.
2-B Productions handled logistics
for the 2000 ADP President's Club in Dublin, Ireland, an annual
meeting of the company's top salespeople. In addition
to complete planning and organization of the event, Bowen and
Botz videotaped the activities on DVCAM and edited a 10-minute
video reprise. The two have begun preparations to coordinate
the firm's 2001 event in Kona, Hawaii in August. |
May
29, 2001
For Immediate Release
The first half of 2001, has been great for Marc Bowen Productions.
We even caught the eye of some national press. The company was recently
featured in a national industry magazine, "Markee". A copy of the
article is enclosed.
Besides, the projects for: Columbia Forest Products, Baker
County and ADP as mentioned in the article, we have also been working
on a series of videos for The Karen Gaffney Foundation.
The
Karen Gaffney Foundation is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated
to championing the journey to full inclusion in families, schools,
communities and the work place for people with Down syndrome, or
other learning disabilities.
We are currently producing a video directed to teachers, on how
they can successfully, integrate students with Down syndrome into
their classrooms. We are also starting pre-production on an "Achievements"
video, featuring special achievements of people with Down syndrome.
Particularly focusing on a Relay team swim of the English Channel,
featuring Karen Gaffney. Swimming with Karen are thirteen other
swimmers, including Marc, his daughter Kelsey, and sister Gail McCormick.
For
over twenty years, Marc Bowen Productions has been a company dedicated
to producing quality programs which creatively satisfy the needs
of clients, with particular respect for creativity, schedule and
budget.
PRESS
RELEASE
October
11, 2000
For Immediate Release
It has been an exciting several months for Marc Bowen Productions.
Based in Portland Oregon, MBP is an award winning film and video
Production Company. Specializing in corporate and commercial production,
MBP serves both local and national clients.
Recently completed productions include:
Revisions and closed captioning for a training series produced
in 1999 for KinderCare Learning Centers, These productions orient
new employees to KinderCares policies, procedures and teaching philosophies.
An informational video is in production for The Oregonian, to be
part of a traveling exhibit featuring editorial cartooning. The
video features Jack Ohman and his work.
Various productions for Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects. Most significantly,
a video produced as a presentation tool. This video featured ZGF's
plans and approach to the challenges for expansion and remodel of
the Portland Convention Center.
In association with Rick Botz, doing business as 2-B Productions,
business theater production was recently completed for ADP's 2000
Presidents Club in Dublin, Ireland. Production included: theme development,
set and prop coordination, as well as talent and event direction
at a number of venues in Dublin. The event culminated in a complete
awards ceremony with production elements including: theme development,
scripting for a professional host and speakers, video bumpers featuring
awards and award recipients, Live video projection, and production
of a complete, live Irish Cabaret. Currently in post production
is a video reprise featuring the Presidents Club qualifiers and
all the activities and events they participated in while in Dublin.
PRESS
RELEASE
November
23, 1999
For Immediate Release
1999 has been an exceptional year for Marc Bowen Productions. Based
in Portland Oregon, MBP is an award winning film and video production
company. Specializing in corporate and commercial production MBP
serves both local, and national clients. Following are projects
recently completed or under production.
Recently completed productions include:
A sales training video for KinderCare Learning Centers. This
video will be shown to KinderCare employees informing them of how
to market KinderCare services to parents searching for quality child
care.
An informational video for KinderCare Learning Centers, and Hooked
On Phonics. This production will be shown to KinderCare clients
introducing the Hooked on Phonics reading program now being offered
in KinderCare Learning Centers.
A sales training video for Leupold and Stevens. This production,
aimed at retail sales people, informs the viewer of the many features
and benefits of Leupold products. The production provides sales
tips on how to present those features and benefits to customers.
A revision to a corporate image video originally produced in 1996
for Hampton Affiliates. The revised production features the growth
of the company and changes in corporate image.
1999 - 2000 Weather Channel commercials on tire chains for Security
Chain Company.
Projects
currently in production include:
An employee informational video for Columbia Forest Products, Inc.
This production informs the CFP work force of the accomplishments
at the various mills and manufacturing plants, toward the growth
objectives set by the company. Through interviews of employees the
growth objectives are discussed with emphasis on the financial rewards
to employees as owners of the company.
A children's "sing-a-long" video for Sidewalk Songs Productions.
This is an educational sing-a-long video with custom songs from
national professional children entertainers.
PRESS
RELEASE
June 22, 1999
For Immediate Release
Marc Bowen Productions, a Portland based film and video production
company, has been active producing local as well as national projects
for a wide variety of clients.
Recently completed productions include:
A video series of new employee training programs for KinderCare
Learning Centers. These training videos cover a wide range of
topics ranging from "Safety Sanitation and Health" to "ADA Compliance"
just to name a few. The videos will be shown to new employees in
over 1200 KinderCare centers nationwide.
A series of Immediate TV Commercials for The Oregonian, featuring
Columnists Boule' and Pete Schulberg. This series aired in the winter
and early spring, and was produced weekly to present the benefits
and features of that weeks Sunday Oregonian.
Point of Sale videos were recently completed for Security Chain
Company's European and German markets. These videos will be
show in retail establishments throughout Europe showing the features
and benefits of the SCC tire chain products.
PRESS RELEASE
September 23, 1998
For Immediate Release
Marc Bowen Productions, a Portland based video and film production
company, has been busy with both local and national projects.
Recently completed productions include:
A marketing video for Columbia Forest Products, Inc. This is
a high quality video production demonstrating, through interviews
of key customers, the quality of Columbia's products and their commitment
to customer service. The audience will be distributors, customers,
employees and end users.
An informational / Marketing video for Leupold and Stevens. Through
testimonies of key employees, this video touts the high quality
and employee pride built into all Leupold products. The audience
for this production will include dealers, distributors, as well
as employees.
With Joan Biggs Public Relations, we produced Public Service Announcements
for The Oregon Health Plan, to air on local and national television.
Recently completed Business Theater include:
With Joan Biggs Public Relations, we produced a business meeting
celebrating the formation of PricewaterhouseCoopers. We produced
a big screen Multi-image production showing members of the two firms
in action, and directed the local meeting celebrating the formation
of the new company.
Early in the summer we produced a video used to open the Toyota
Motor Distributors, Northwest dealers yearly sales meeting. This
production was used to kick off the meeting as well as introduce
key executives.
Projects currently in production include:
An informational / instructional video for DesChutes Medical
Products. This is a production aimed at informing urologists and
gynecologists in the proper use of a pessary product the Pelvx.
1997 - '98 Weather Channel commercials on tire chains for Security
Chain Company.
Since 1981, Marc Bowen Productions has been a company dedicated
to producing quality programs which creatively satisfy the needs
of clients, with particular respect for creativity, schedule and
budget.
PRESS RELEASE
February 4, 1998
For Immediate Release
Marc Bowen Productions, a Portland based video and film production
company, has been busy with both local and national projects.
Recently completed productions include:
An informational / instructional video for DesChutes Medical
Products. This is a production aimed at consumers of a medical device,
demonstrating ease of use, and describing features and benefits.
Produced and directed interviews of Oregon Coast Aquarium and Free
Willy/Keiko Foundation directors, for Access Hollywood.
Projects currently in production include:
Public Relations / Informational video for Spirit Mountain Casino.
This project will feature individuals of the Grande Ronde tribe,
and describe the benefits of the casino to the community.
An informational / marketing video for Columbia Forest Products,
Inc. This is a high quality video production demonstrating the benefits
of Columbia's' products to the end user.
The 1997 - '98 Intel Distinguished Lecture Series, a series of videos
featuring national college lectures by Intel executives.
PRESS RELEASE
September 16, 1997
For Immediate Release
Recently Marc Bowen Productions, a Portland based video and film
production company, has been busy with both local and national projects.
Recently completed productions include:
Video producer/director services provided in the Bay area for
an Intel news release featuring Intel Chairman Andy Grove and Dilbert
cartoonist Scott Adams.
Producer/Director services for Access Hollywood. Interviews of Park
Overall and Kirstin Dunst of the recent TV Movie shot in Portland,
"Fifteen and Pregnant".
An informative video aimed at employees of American Medical Response
Northwest. The purpose was to inform the employees of union choices.
Video Production of the 1996 - '97 Intel Distinguished Lecture Series,
a series of videos featuring national college lectures by Intel
executives.
Projects currently in production include:
The 1997 - '98 Intel Distinguished Lecture Series, a series of videos
featuring national college lectures by Intel executives.
An informational video for DesChutes Medical Products based in Bend.
This is a production, aimed at consumers of a medical device, demonstrating
ease of use, and describing features and benefits.
The partnership of Rick Botz and Marc Bowen (2B Productions), in
August, produced a Business Theater event for ADP Dealer Services.
This was an incentive "reprise" that was presented live, in Cancun
Mexico, at ADP's 1997 Presidents Club. The production featured elaborate
set design and set animation, video and Multi-image production on
site, as well as live video and live talent.
PRESS RELEASE
January 6, 1997
For Immediate Release
The last quarter of 1996 was a busy time for Marc Bowen Productions,
a Portland based video and film production company, with both local
as well as international accounts.
Recently completed productions include:
A corporate image video was produced for Hampton Affiliates, highlighting
their corporate philosophy, while informing of the global scope
of the company.
A product orientation video was completed for Cascade Corporation.
Unique to this production is a four minute 3D animation segment.
Revisions and a Spanish translation to a product application training
production for CSR Beadex, an international manufacturer of tape
- on drywall trims.
Pre-production phases for the 1996 Intel Distinguished Lecture Series,
a series of videos featuring national college lectures by Intel
executives.
The partnership of Rick Botz and Marc Bowen, (2B Productions), produced
a product introduction business meeting for Robert Bailey Incorporated
and their client Boyds Coffee.
PRESS RELEASE
June 20, 1996
For Immediate Release
Marc Bowen Productions has been busy throughout the last few months
producing a variety of videos, business theater and Multi Image
Productions.
Recently completed productions include:
A product application training production for CSR Beadex, an international
manufacturer of tape - on drywall trims.
The 1995 - '96 Intel Distinguished Lecture Series, a series of videos
featuring college lectures by Intel executives.
A video for Knoll and Company and their client; Western Wood Products
Association, highlighting services and achievements the association
provides its members.
A video for Tahan Advertising and their client the IBEW, recognizing
the achievements of a departing executive, Mr. Ed Barnes.
Current projects in production include:
A product orientation video for Cascade Corporation, featuring 3D
animation of their new Auto Clamp.
Revisions to corporate image videos previously produced for The
Oregonian and CSR Beadex Ltd.
The partnership of Rick Botz and Marc Bowen (2B Productions), is
in the midst of producing a Business Theater production for ADP
Dealer Services. This is an incentive "reprise" that will be presented
live on Maui in August.
PRESS RELEASE
April 2, 1996
For Immediate Release
Marc Bowen Productions has recently won a national First Place Telly
Award for the video production, "Blueprint". A development and marketing
video produced for The McCormick and Schmick Management Group.
The Annual Telly Awards have become one of the industries most well
known and highly respected national video / film competitions. Additional
information on Marc Bowen Productions follows.
Since 1981, Marc Bowen Productions has been a company dedicated
to producing quality programs which creatively satisfy the needs
of clients, with particular respect for creativity, schedule and
budget
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