PORTLAND, Ore., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --Â Blue Ox Films, an independent production company known for bold, character-driven storytelling, has achieved a significant milestone: both of its debut feature-length documentaries have been nominated for Emmy Awards.
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