Washington Filmworks is Coming to Spokane!
Washington Filmworks will be in Spokane next week for two spectacular events – Town Hall and Pulling Focus. Town Hall: Learn to Lobby – November 6, 6:30pm Washington Filmworks […]
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Call to Action: Know Your Legislator, Know Your District
Did you know that the State recently redistricted? Do you know your current legislative district and who represents you? In anticipation of the 2015 legislative session we want to identify […]
Washington Filmworks Presents Town Hall Seattle: Learn to Lobby
October 28th, 6:00pm Washington Filmworks hosts this important event with special guests Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles and government relations specialist Becky Bogard for an evening that promises to inform, enlighten, and ignite involvement with the upcoming […]
Decoding the Supreme Court’s Aereo Decision: The Future Looks Hazy for Cloud Computing
On Wednesday, June 25, the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling stated that the Internet startup Aereo is illegal in its current form. While the Washington film community may or may not […]
Breaking News: House Passes Film Bill – 92 to 6
The House of Representatives passed E2SSB 5539, the bill to renew the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program, with a vote of 92 to 6. Governor Gregoire has 20 days to sign […]
It’s Go Time, Washington! Contact Your Reps. TONIGHT
At the end of today’s proceedings a motion was made to put 2ESSB 5539, the bill to renew the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program, on the House second reading calendar. This […]
Are We Doing Enough?
We’ve had several inquiries from the community asking about our efforts to renew the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program. There seems to be an undercurrent of both curiosity and concern, and […]
Olympia Calls for Job Creation, Now
2012 opening day speeches gave some insight into the priorities of our State legislators in Olympia. Washington Filmworks was particularly eager to hear from House Speaker, Rep. Frank Chopp (D-Seattle, 43rd Legislative […]
Senate Bill No. 5539 – It’s Not Dead
Several people have inquired as to the status of the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program. It is imperative to note that the legislation that supports the renewal of the program, Senate […]
Legislative Preview
On Friday, Jan. 6, Washington Filmworks attended the 2012 Legislative Preview program, held at the Westin and hosted by Seattle’s CityClub. Various community sectors were there to hear from leadership […]