OMPA - Oregon Media Production Association

What OMPA - Oregon Media Production Association does

OMPA (Oregon Media Production Association) is a Portland-based, member-governed non-profit business association founded in 1982 that serves media creators throughout Oregon. It operates as the state's largest network for media production professionals, providing a vetted Directory of talent and companies, a Job Board, community events (including CineSeen and Creatives of Color Oregon / COCO), an Annual Showcase & Awards, content Spotlights, and Industry Standards & Guidelines including COVID-19 production protocols. OMPA also runs workforce development programs such as the Pathways internship placement initiative and the Accessible Scholarship program offering free memberships to underrepresented entrants, alongside a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee.

The organization does not sell software; its core platform is the OMPA.org website, which consolidates membership management and directory listings (formerly SourceOregon) into a single self-serve account. Revenue is generated from three streams: tiered annual membership dues (Individual/Freelancer, Company priced by employee count, and Student), corporate sponsorships structured at Champion, Advocate, and Instrumental tiers, and donations supporting scholarships and advocacy. Named sponsors include Oregon Film, SAG-AFTRA, Travel Portland, Koerner Camera Systems, Pacific Grip & Lighting, Digi-One, Marmoset, and The Viable Source.

A defining strategic function is policy advocacy. OMPA engages a lobbying firm (Strategies360) and a Government Affairs Committee to shape Oregon production legislation, including HB 3010 (DEI requirements for incentivized productions), HB 3244 (raising the Oregon Production Investment Fund from $14M to $20M annually), and SB 1524 (increasing rebate percentages from 10%/20% to 20%/25% on labor and goods). OMPA also helped preserve Portland Film Office funding and secure an additional $150,000 contribution from Travel Portland. Its customer base is distributed across hundreds of freelancers, crew members, and small production companies rather than concentrated in enterprise accounts.

Name

OMPA - Oregon Media Production Association

Legal name

Oregon Media Production Association

Website

https://ompa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OMPA is a Portland-based, member-governed non-profit business association serving Oregon's media production industry through a vetted talent directory, job board, community events, workforce development programs, and policy advocacy that has expanded state production incentives.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

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B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: OMPA generates revenue through membership fees with tiered pricing based on membership type (Individual, Company with employees, Student). Members receive benefits including enhanced directory listings, networking, advocacy representation, and access to resources.
2. Donations and Contributions: OMPA accepts donations and contributions to support their mission and programs including the Accessible Scholarship program, Pathways Program, and advocacy efforts.
3. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors contribute at Champion, Advocate, and Instrumental tiers to support OMPA's policy advocacy, community growth, and local industry development efforts.

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Core offering

OMPA is a non-profit business association for media creators across Oregon. It offers a vetted online directory of production professionals, a job board, industry events (including CineSeen + COCO for Creatives of Color), industry standards and guidelines, policy advocacy, scholarships, and networking resources to support and grow the state's film, television, and interactive media production industry.

Product overview

OMPA (Oregon Media Production Association) is a business association for media creators throughout Oregon, offering a portfolio of member services including a vetted Directory of production professionals, a Job Board, events (CineSeen + COCO), content Spotlights, Industry Standards + Guidelines, diversity hiring resources, Policy Advocacy for industry legislation, an Accessible Scholarship Program for free memberships, the Pathways workforce development program, and Annual Showcase & Awards. The organization does not offer a unified software product but rather serves as a community platform connecting Oregon's media production ecosystem.

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Products and services

• OMPA Directory A comprehensive, vetted directory of Oregon media production professionals and services, allowing members to appear in up to 7 categories with enhanced listing features. Targets production companies seeking crew and freelancers seeking visibility.
• OMPA Job Board A job board connecting Oregon's media creators with employment opportunities in the production industry, serving both hiring companies and job-seeking professionals.
• CineSeen + COCO (Creatives of Color Oregon) Events including monthly meetups and film festivals that grow support for Creatives of Color across Oregon, fostering an inclusive media production community.
• Oregon Industry Standards + Guidelines Production protocols and guidelines that set the standards and practices for Oregon's media industry, including COVID-19 production protocols, intended for use by production companies, crew, and studios operating in Oregon.
• Policy Advocacy Program Advocacy initiatives including legislative efforts for tax incentives, labor rebates, and DEI requirements for incentivized productions, benefiting the Oregon media production industry at large.
• Accessible Scholarship Program A scholarship program offering free memberships to individuals from diverse backgrounds who have traditionally lacked access to the media production industry, supported by community donations.
• Annual Showcase & Awards Annual event recognizing individuals, organizations, and businesses for their contributions to the Oregon media production community, including highlight reels of member work.
• Find + Hire Diverse Talent Resources collected by OMPA to help production companies find and hire diverse talent, supporting inclusive hiring practices in the Oregon media industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Oregon Production Investment Fund increased from $14M to $20M annually through HB 3244
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Oregon FilmflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOregon Film (Oregon Film Office) is a key partner in OMPA's policy advocacy efforts, working together on production incentives, industry development, and supporting local productions. OMPA helped preserve Portland Film Office funding.
• Portland Film OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortland Film Office received full funding with additional $150,000 contribution from Travel Portland, supported by OMPA advocacy efforts during budget discussions.
• SAG-AFTRAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAG-AFTRA union partnership for Return to Work agreements and COVID-19 production protocols, with OMPA incorporating guild guidelines into Oregon industry standards.
• Travel PortlandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerContributed $150,000 to Portland Film Office to support local production attraction and retention efforts.
• MusicPortlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with OMPA and Regional Arts & Culture Council on COVID-19 adaptations and community support initiatives.
• Regional Arts & Culture CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with OMPA and MusicPortland on community initiatives and creative industry support.
• Strategies360coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLobbying team engaged by OMPA for policy advocacy efforts including HB 3010 and industry incentive legislation.
• Koerner Camera SystemsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment rental company sponsoring OMPA and advertising on the platform.
• Pacific Grip & LightingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrip and lighting equipment company sponsoring OMPA and advertising on the platform.
• Digi-OneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProduction services company sponsoring OMPA and advertising on the platform.

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Recent moves6 records

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Direct peers

• Film Florida: Florida's statewide media production trade association that advocates for film/TV incentives, runs a member directory, and hosts industry events — structurally identical role to OMPA but in Florida.
• ProductionHUB: National online marketplace and directory connecting production professionals with jobs and services. Overlaps directly with OMPA's Directory and Job Board, but operates nationally rather than regionally.
• Louisiana Film & Entertainment Association: State-level association serving Louisiana's production industry with member services, networking, and policy advocacy — direct functional peer to OMPA in a competing incentive state.
• The Gotham: Non-profit membership organization supporting independent film and media makers in New York, providing networking, education, and market access — closely analogous to OMPA's role in Oregon.
• Georgia Production Partnership: Industry association representing Georgia's film and TV production community; offers networking, advocacy, and resources to local production professionals — a direct state-level parallel to OMPA.
• Film Independent: Los Angeles-based non-profit that supports independent filmmakers and producers through education, networking, labs, and awards; comparable member-services model to OMPA though with a national indie-film focus.
• Women in Film & Television International: Non-profit organization advancing equity and opportunity for women in screen industries through networking, education, and advocacy — parallels OMPA's COCO and Pathways programs in mission and structure.

Regional players

• Texas Film Commission: State-level body that promotes Texas as a filming destination, runs a location database, and supports production workforce development — adjacent to OMPA's incentive-advocacy mission but government-operated.

Broad incumbents

• Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP): National trade association representing companies that produce commercials and related content. Comparable advocacy and standards-setting role for a different production vertical.

Emerging players

• Stage 32: Online networking and education community for film, TV, and content creators. Competes with OMPA for member engagement on networking, jobs, and professional development, though without regional policy advocacy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oregon-media-production-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/oregonmediaproduction
• Xx.com/ompa_org
• Facebookfacebook.com/oregon-media-production-association-ompa-103424483056363

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