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VIRTUAL FILM DAY IS (almost) HERE!
Pre-party with us at our Film Day Pep Rally on Tuesday, January 18 at 5:00 pm Virtual Film…
Action Alert: SB 5760 Hearing on Tues, Jan. 18
Our first hearing for Senate Bill 5760 is scheduled for Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 8:00 am in…
The Bills Have DROPPED
Senator Wellman joins Representative Marcus Riccelli to champion bills to increase funding for the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program…
Miss the first Behind the Olympia Curtain? Watch it here.
Miss the first instalment of “Behind the Olympia Curtain?” Watch it below and tune in next Thursday! Behind…
RSVP for FILM DAY 2022
Join us for (Virtual) Film Day on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Meetings with elected officials will take place…
Governor Inslee Includes the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program In Proposed Supplemental Budget
Washington Filmworks is pleased to share the news that Governor Jay Inslee included the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program…
Tomorrow! Join Us for Washington Filmworks’ (Virtual) Annual Industry Update
Tune in for reflections on 2021 and a look forward to 2022, including more information about how you…
Representative Riccelli Will Introduce Bill to Increase Motion Picture Competitiveness Program
Representative Marcus Riccelli Will Introduce Bill to Increase Funding For Motion Picture Competitiveness Program Legislation increases funding to $20…
Washington Filmworks 2022 Funding Assistance Application Window Now Open
All projects fully funded and scheduled to film in 2022 are invited to apply. Washington Filmworks is pleased…
Washington Filmworks Welcomes Two New Staff Members
Meet Vicky Berglund-Davenport and Carmen Orange Washington Filmworks is pleased to introduce two new staff members: Production Services…
Statement on Death of Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins
We are saddened to hear the news about the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and the injury of…
Washington Filmworks Accepting Applications for Funding Assistance Starting December 1, 2021
All projects fully funded and scheduled to film in 2022 are invited to apply. Washington Filmworks is pleased…
Washington Filmworks Welcomes Equity Chairs Myron Partman and Malcolm Pelles
Washington Filmworks is pleased to welcome Myron Partman and Malcolm Pelles as our new Equity Chairs. Partman and Pelles will help…
Washington Filmworks Approves Six Productions for Funding Assistance in 2021
Washington Filmworks Approves Six Productions for Funding Assistance in 2021 Projects create immediate jobs for local cast and…
Please Take Our Equity Survey!
We want to know what’s happening on sets, in the industry, and in your community so we can…
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…