We are discussing two movies here. The first is Obscura, released in 2020. It is about a photographer caught up in a murder mystery where the clues come in 35mm film rolls. The movie was filmed in Ashland and Portland, both in Oregon, USA. The second film is Oblivion, a complicated sci-fi movie from 2013. Starring Tom Cruise, and Andrea Riseborough, the plot revolves around Earth becoming uninhabitable. There are much more to discover about these two intriguing films.
Where it Filmed?
Obscura was shot in the picturesque areas of Ashland and Portland. Oblivion, on the other hand, was filmed in various locations. Production took place in Louisiana and Iceland, with set pieces in New York, California, and Hawaii. The film covered territories from Louisiana’s large Celtic Media Centre studio to the breathtaking Haleakala Crater in Hawaii. Other notable locations include the Empire State’s 86th Floor Observation Deck in New York, the Market Street Power Plant in New Orleans, and the man-made sand dunes on Thompson Creek. Iceland’s landscapes and its Hrossaborg Crater added to the post-apocalyptic feel of the movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Andrew John | Andrew Kaleen |
| Robert Thomas Preston | Jullian Lotun |
| Mark Schneider | Det. Ray Daniels |
| Mike Anselmi | Det. Belli |
| Katrina Henson | Marissa Pike |
| Matthew James Christian | Ryan Beck |
| Bob Clark | Peter Hollinger |
| Jodi Condon | Jill |
| Christina Ferrari | Jenna |
| Iris Goldie | Acid Girl |
| Daniel Grissom | Brian (Woods) |
| Dan Hanvey | Robin Toner |
| James Harpell | Prof. Penn |
| Chris Horton | Det. Horton |
| Mikel Carlyon Mann | Mikel Torkelson |
| Dennis Morgan | Mr. Donelly |
| Sadie Siders | Shelby Donelly |
| Tim Stieglitz | Student |
| Eli Benjamin Geroux | Forensics officer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The complex plot of Oblivion is further complicated by the indistinct dialogue, requiring subtitles for comprehension. Despite this, the film boasts fantastic visuals.
- Oblivion’s interior scenes were filmed at Louisiana’s Celtic Media Centre. It is the state’s largest studio facility with a massive 150,000 feet of stage space.
- The sky images surrounding ‘Skytower’ were caught by a specialist VFX crew from the rim of the Haleakala Crater in Hawaii.
- Oblivion’s filming covered man-made sand dunes on Thompson Creek, and took place over an intensive 10-day shoot in Iceland.
- During Obscura’s production, the final pages of the script were removed, leaving the cast in suspense about the ending. They were told they would “find out” when the film is finished.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Ashland, Oregon, USA
- Latitude: 42.1945758
- Longitude: -122.7094767
- Place ID: ChIJVdvutIxiz1QRrfEteLgfO5s
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ashland, OR 97520, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
