All Incentives Are Not Created Equal
Our community is working hard to share the importance of SB 5539 and the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program with our legislators. As you rally your own networks to write and […]
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Ask Reps. Hunter & Chopp to Support SB 5539
Yesterday we announced that SB 5539 is at a critical juncture. We put out a call to action asking that supporters of the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program who live or […]
Today Is Critical
Washington Filmworks spent the day in Olympia meeting with Representatives and Committee staff to move SB 5539 forward. We repeatedly heard that Representative Ross Hunter (D-48) is not willing to […]
Ready, Set, Dial!
Thank you to the Washington film community. The energy you have dedicated to the renewal of the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program is truly inspiring. Today, Amy Lillard and Julie Daman […]
Moving On To Ways & Means
SB 5539, the bill to renew the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program, was voted out of the House Committee on Community & Economic Development & Housing this Monday with a vote […]
From Amy: This Week In Olympia
Hello to you all – It’s been a busy week in Olympia. As you likely know, SB 5539, the bill to renew the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program, was voted out […]
‘The Spokesman-Review’ Says Support SB 5539
Today ‘The Spokesman-Review’ published an editorial supporting renewal of the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program. From job creation, to production services, to economic development, the piece lays out a strong argument […]
House Hearing This Morning
Late last night, Washington Filmworks heard that SB 5539 would be scheduled for a hearing this morning in the House Committee on Community & Economic Development & Housing at 10 […]
We Need Your Stories
As we shift our efforts from the Senate to the House, we want to be strategic about the testimonials we share with our Representatives. Washington Filmworks has a tremendous amount of […]
Washington Senate Passes SB 5539
We are pleased to report that the Senate passed SB 5539 today with a vote of 40 yea, 8 nays and 1 excused. We would like to thank Senator Kohl-Welles […]