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Newsletter - December 2009
WashingtonFilmWorks Announces
WashingtonFilmWorks approves funding assistance for the feature film "The Hit List" and a national commercial from production company StraightEIGHT Films. These projects mark a total of 38 projects approved through the WashingtonFilmWorks incentive program since inception in 2007 adding an estimated $42.6M in economic impact to the state.
Around the State
Featured Local: Jesse Harris in Variety Magazine
Interested in scoring music for films? Enroll in the Pacific Northwest Film Scoring Program
Mark your calendars for the Spokane International Film Festival. Also check out Second Sunday's with SpIFF
Discover the Tacoma Film Club: an organization designed to celebrate and promote the art of film
Annual Industry Update
On December 1 WashingtonFilmWorks invited members of the community to attend the Annual Industry Update at the Northwest Film Forum. This informative event highlights the successes of 2009 and outlines the top initiatives for the organization in 2010. Executive Director Amy Lillard Dee talked at length about the increased amount of production throughout the state and announced that the organization had to date committed $4.6M this calendar year which represents an estimated $18.9M in direct spend in Washington state. Amy also revealed the new WashingtonFilmWorks logo and website (going live early 2010), and announced a new partnership with Media Inc. to redesign a new more functional online crew database. The presentation ended with a call to action urging the local industry to partner with WashingtonFilmWorks on advocating for the renewal of the 30% cash-back incentive fund, which sunsets in 2011. To review the presentation from the event please visit http://washingtonfilmworks.org/news.html
Industry Roundtable Meeting
Prior to the Industry Update, WashingtonFilmWorks convened its Industry Roundtable. The group consists of local professionals who meet twice a year with WashingtonFilmWorks board and staff to share ideas, initiatives, and suggestions toward creating a sustainable local industry.
Holiday Happy Hour
Hosted by the Seattle Office of Film + Music, WashingtonFilmWorks, Washington Interactive Network, and the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Recording Academy, this years Holiday Happy Hour was a huge success. Catering to a packed house, the event was an opportunity to congratulate and thank the local creative communities for their continued support.
Scouting Washington
Despite the perceived slow winter season, Production Services Manager, Lindsey Johnson has been busy with two location scouts: one for a feature film looking to shoot this spring, and another for an international television show.
In addition, Lindsey continues to offer production assistance and location support.
WashingtonFilmWorks is launching a new website and logo
WashingtonFilmWorks' new website will have an array of new and exciting features which will offer easier access to production resources and services. Some of the new features will include: incentive information, production and permitting resources, interactive map for locations across the state, information on breaking into the film industry, news, funding and grant resources, guidelines for extras, and more! In addition, WashingtonFilmWorks will be launching a new logo and brand.
Be on the lookout early January!
WashingtonFilmWorks office will be closed
In celebration of the Holiday Season WashingtonFilmWorks will be closed starting Thursday, December 24 at noon returning Monday, January 4, 2010.
Have a Happy Holiday. See you in the New Year!
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Seattle, WA 98101
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