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The First 2023 Edition of In Development is Thurs. Feb 23 at 5:00 pm
Amy Lillard and Julie Daman chat about what’s in store for Q1 2023 The In Development series is designed…
ICYMI: Check Out the Merrymaking at the Annual Industry Update!
In case you missed it… We introduced new board members, shared committee updates and unveiled our NEW Emerge…
You’re Invited to our 2022 Annual Industry Update on 12/8!
Executive Director Amy Lillard welcomes you back to her living room to debut some new content, announce new…
Lights, Camera and…LOTS OF ACTION!
Episodic series wraps production and two new projects approved for funding assistance. Los Angeles-based production company, Duplass Brothers…
Washington Filmworks Standard Incentive Program Application Window Now Open
All projects fully funded and scheduled to film this fall or winter are invited to apply. Washington…
September Edition of “In Development” Focused on Rural Economic Development
In case you missed it… Sherrye Wyatt shared Washington Filmworks’ vision to bring film productions to rural communities!…
Meet Sherrye Wyatt, Our New Director of Rural Economic Development
Sherrye Wyatt, Director of Rural Economic Development We are pleased to share the news that former Washington…
Community Conversations for the Small Budget Production Program are Wrapping Up!
Still eager to participate? Join us for our Statewide (Virtual) Roundtable on September 6th. The landmark bill that…
RSVP Now! Community Conversations Continue for Small Budget Production Program
The landmark bill that passed during the 2022 legislative session allows Washington Filmworks to allocate up to $3M a year…
Washington Filmworks Welcomes New Board Members
Help us welcome Jeff Barehand, Myron Partman, Malcolm Pelles and Devante Smith! Washington Filmworks is pleased to announce…
July Edition of “In Development” Is Live THIS THURSDAY
Myron Partman and Malcolm Pelles join our live stream Thursday at 5:00pm to talk Equity The…
Save The Date: Community Conversations about Small Budget Production Program
The landmark bill that passed during the 2022 legislative session allows Washington Filmworks to allocate up to $3M a year…
A Grand Time Was Had By All
Thanks to those that joined us for our celebratory events in Seattle and Spokane earlier this month. These were…
A Picture Perfect Celebration
Thanks to J Ferguson Photos for the photos of the event in Spokane and Regan MacStravic for…
Time to Celebrate
Save the date for events in Seattle and Spokane Join us in Seattle and Spokane for events in…
We Did it!! House and Senate Approve ESHB 1914
We are thrilled to announce that today the House and Senate approved ESHB 1914 which increases funding for…
Funding for MPCP Included in Conference Budget at $15M – BUT it ain’t over yet….
We are pleased to share the breaking news that funding for the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program (MPCP) was included…
Urgent Updates in Ways & Means Committee
An amendment will be introduced to ESHB 1914 in the Senate Ways & Means Committee on Wednesday, March…
Way & Means Hearing Scheduled for Mon. March 7
The Senate has scheduled a Ways & Means hearing for ESHB 1914 on Monday, March 7 at 5…
House Approves SHB 1914 with a Vote of 93 to 3
Last night, the House of Representatives voted to approve SHB 1914 with an incredible show of support of…
SHB 1914 Scheduled for Floor Vote
More breaking news. You heard earlier how the Senanate put SSB 5760 on the floor calendar, we’re back…
SSB 5760 Scheduled for Floor Vote
We are thrilled to announce that leadership in the Senate has put SSB 5760 on the floor calendar,…
Action Alert: Ways & Mean Hearing Tuesday, Feb 22
There is a hearing for Substitute Senate Bill 5760 (SSB 5760) scheduled for Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at…
MOVE THOSE BILLS TODAY
The next few weeks are critical to our success. SSB 5760 and SHB 1914 – the bills that would increase funding…
Action Alert: SHB 1914 Hearing on Thurs. Feb 3
On Friday, January 28, HB 1914 was passed out of the Committee on Community and Economic Development. This bill…
Action Alert: Sign the Business Letter of Support
If your business is registered in the state of Washington, please take 2 minutes to check out Keep…
Action Alert: HB 1914 Hearing on Tues, Jan. 25
Our first hearing for House Bill 1914 is scheduled for Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 10:00 am in…