Production Incentive Program
Film in Washington. Get cash back.
Competitive cash back incentives are available for qualifying feature films, episodic series, and commercials filming anywhere in Washington. Explore program details, eligibility requirements, and application information below.
Cash Back Opportunities by Production Type
Review available incentive levels and minimum Washington spending requirements for qualifying productions.
Features
30% Cash Back
$500k Minimum WA Spend
Episodic
30–35% Cash Back
$300k Minimum WA Spend (Per Episode)
Commercials
30% Cash Back
$150k Minimum WA Spend
Eligible productions may qualify for an additional 10% cash back by filming in qualifying rural counties or telling the stories of historically underrepresented communities.
Competitive cash back incentives are just one advantage of filming in Washington. From diverse locations and experienced crews to Film Office guidance and production resources, discover everything Washington has to support your production.
Program Information
Review program requirements, eligibility, and application resources before gettings started.
The Fact Sheet answers the questions we get most often from directors, producers, and studio executives. Use this as a cheat sheet for information on our Production Incentive Program.
Eager to learn more? Grab a cup of coffee and dive into our lengthy Guidelines + Criteria document, complete with all the nitty gritty details about the Production Incentive Program.
If you qualify for one of our funding programs, find out if you’re eligible for a 10% uplift with enhanced incentives!
You are guests and should treat locations, as well as the public, with courtesy. If we do not all work toward building a good relationship with the local communities in which we work, we will see less production, resulting in fewer jobs for us all. Please adhere to the following guidelines.
Application Materials
Fully funded and ready to apply? Access application materials and below.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Ready to apply?
Ready to apply?
Washington Filmworks works closely with each production in an effort to expedite the funding assistance process and reduce associated costs to the production.
Curious what our application looks like? Check it out here to help prepare!
Curious what our application looks like? Check it out here to help prepare!
In order to recognize the accountability and effectiveness of tax policy, the legislature requires that each production that obtains Washington Filmworks (WF) funding assistance complete and submit a Department of Commerce Production Survey at the completion of the WF Completion Package review process.
Still Got Questions?
Don’t hesitate to reach out! Contact our office at (206) 264-0667 or Info@WashingtonFilmworks.org.
