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Safety on Set Conversations: COVID-19 Cases on Set
In May, Executive Director Amy Lillard sat down with Producer Buzzy Cancilla, COVID-19 Supervisor Herman Esau, and DGA…
Washington Filmworks Approves Funding Assistance For Feature Film ‘Boon’
Washington Filmworks is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has approved funding assistance for the feature…
Washington Filmworks Launches Media Mentorship Program
Pilot program offers education, one-on-one mentorships, and pathways to production for BIPOC and people from underrepresented communities. …
Updates to Safety on Set Protocols
Updates to Safety on Set Protocols Governor’s Office Differentiates Guidelines for Non-Represented and Represented Talent Today, the Governor’s…
2021 is Right Around the Corner—And We’ve Got Big Plans!
“The thing I’m most looking forward to in 2021…is 2021,” said actor Bonni Dichone in the community video we featured…
RSVP for Our Annual Industry Update December 17!
You might have already heard, but Washington Filmworks is hosting Snow Place Like Home – an end-of-year virtual…
Washington Filmworks Welcomes Andrea A. Stuart-Lehalle to Board of Directors
Washington Filmworks is pleased to announce that Governor Jay Inslee has appointed Andrea A. Stuart-Lehalle to the post-production…
Safety on Set Conversations: Let’s Talk About Talent!
We’ve invited a local talent agent, casting director and actors to talk about working with talent during these…
Annual Industry Update is December 17: Save the Date!
Save the date for Thursday, December 17th at 7:00 pm for a night full of cocktails, conversation, trivia,…
Washington Filmworks Annual Industry Update: Community Video Submission Instructions
This year our end-of-year event is going virtual! Save the date for Thursday, December 17th at 7:00 pm…
The Social Safety Net Survey Results Are In!
The Social Safety Net Survey Results Are In! Unemployment insurance, financial assistance and community named as key to…
Safety on Set Conversations: COVID-19 Supervisors
Safety on Set Conversations: COVID-19 Supervisors We’ve invited local film professionals working as COVID-19 Supervisors to talk with…
Safety on Set Conversations: Contract Updates From Our Union Partners
Safety on Set Conversations: Contract Updates From Our Union Partners Local Reps Talk About the COVID-19 Return to…
Governor’s Safety on Set Guidelines for Film Updated
On September 18th, Governor Jay Inslee updated the film industry’s safety on set protocols to give further guidance…
Washington Filmworks Launches Production Directory
Washington Filmworks has been hearing consistently that the statewide film community needs and wants a robust and reliable…
Safety on Set Conversations: A Chat with Commercial Producers
Washington’s film industry has been back to work for almost two months, and we’ve invited some of our…
Safety on Set Conversations: Q&A with Dr. Frederick
Dr. Matt Frederick will help explain set safety best practices in the age of COVID Join us on…
Safety on Set Conversations: Union Updates
Join us for a Conversation with our Entertainment Union Partners Join us on Friday, August 7th at 11:30 am…
Calling all creative workers!
Tell us your story about accessing the social safety net. Washington Filmworks and Whipsmart have heard A LOT from creative workers…
Washington’s Film Industry Gets Greenlight To Go Back To Work
Filmworks to Host Safety on Set Conversation with Local Filmmakers On July 8th, the Governor’s Office posted…
Washington Filmworks Welcomes New Board Members
Washington Filmworks is thrilled to announce that Governor Inslee has recently appointed three new members to Washington Filmworks’…
Thank You, Lynn Shelton
Stunned in this moment, we reflect on the incredible creative force of Lynn Shelton and all that she…
Questions About Unemployment? We have answers.
Unemployed because of the COVID-19 crisis? You’re not alone – and in the same boat of some of…
Congress Passes “CARES” Act
In this difficult time, Washington Filmworks and our new partner organization, Whipsmart, are working to share information for…
Work impacted by COVID-19?
Read the information below for the film industry and take our survey. Film offices at the city, county,…
Thanks for Coming to Film Day 2020!
Film Day 2020 was a smashing success! And it’s all because of you. Despite the rain, over 100…
The 2020 Local Lens Application Window Is Open!
Funding projects creatively driven by Washington residents. After a successful Film Day 2020, Washington Filmworks is pleased…
Film Day 2020 in Olympia: What You Need To Know
Tuesday, January 21 is Film Day 2020 in Olympia! Even if you didn’t RSVP, you can still join us…
Last Day to RSVP for Film Day is January 15, 2020
Don’t let the snow stop you! Film Day 2020 Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Olympia, Washington Registration – 8:30…