SIFF Hires Sarah Wilke as New Executive Director

We here at Washington Filmworks were excited to hear that Sarah Wilke has been hired as the new Executive Director at the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF)! Formerly Managing Director […]
Coffee Talk with AWB’s Andy Kaplowitz

Coffee Talk is a monthly informal chat between Washington Filmworks staff and local film industry professionals and arts organizations to better understand what it is they do, how our work and […]
REEL-CREW Launches Today!

Washington Filmworks is thrilled to announce that we are officially launching REEL-CREW today! We’re excited to support our community of statewide creative professionals through this brand new resource. REEL-CREW is […]
Breaking Into the Business: A Panel for Youth Actors at the Seattle Shorts Film Festival

Acting is tough to break into – for people of any age – and youth in particular have their own set of challenges. The Seattle Shorts Film Festival’s industry panel […]
City of Ridgefield: Small Town Charm Amid Pastoral, Rolling Hills

Washington Filmworks uses our Location of the Month newsletters to showcase the diversity of unique looks and resources for production in a number of jurisdictions around Washington State. Find previous installments […]
So, You Want To Be A Production Assistant?

Wear comfortable shoes. Run a tight “lockup.” Keep a positive attitude. Carry a walkie-talkie and a multi tool at all times. What do all these things have in common? They’re […]
Washington Film Festivals: Fall Edition

Leaves are falling off the trees and the air is getting a chill – it’s time for fall! And also time for our annual Washington Film Festivals Fall roundup! Washington […]
Coffee Talk with SAG-AFTRA’s Shellea Allen

Coffee Talk is a monthly informal chat between Washington Filmworks staff and local film industry professionals and arts organizations to better understand what it is they do, how our work and […]
REEL-CREW Database Launching in November!

Washington Filmworks is pleased to announce we will be launching REEL-CREW in November! REEL-CREW is a searchable online directory of local film crew living and working in Washington State. This […]
Machine To Be Another at TWIST 360: Walk A Mile In Their Shoes

Famed film critic Roger Ebert once said that “movies are like a machine that generates empathy,” describing cinema’s ability to transport the viewer into the worldview, emotions, and experiences of […]