Washington Filmworks

Train Dreams Screening - Spokane
2025-11-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join Spokane Film Project to celebrate locally-filmed “Train Dreams” with a screening at the Magic Lantern Theater!
Grab your tickets at magiclanternonmain.com

CASCADIA International Women's Film Festival - Submission Deadline
2025-11-10
CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival celebrates its tenth festival season with the 2026 festival in Bellingham, April 30-May 3.
CASCADIA presents programs for short subject films, feature narrative and documentary films. The festival showcases women filmmakers from throughout the world as well as local directors, considered to be those working in the region extending from Vancouver B.C., Canada to the Seattle, WA. metropolitan area. CASCADIA also searches for films by Indigenous women filmmakers and encourages emerging and student filmmakers to submit.
Submit your short film here by the regular deadline on November 10.

Seattle: Know Your Creatives
2025-11-12 18:30 - 20:30
The Seattle Documentary Association, Film Community Training Program, Seattle Film Society, and SEATTLE CREATES are uniting for a truly unique event: Know Your Creatives. This is not a typical networking event; it is a focused, intentional gathering designed to foster deep connections and, more importantly, to give you, the dynamic creative community of Seattle, a clear view into the organizations that work every day to support and enhance your industry.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE MIXER:

Meet the Teams: Engage directly with the board members, staff, and core volunteers from all the partner organizations.
Mission and History Deep Dive: Through informal presentations you will get an exclusive look at each organization’s recent successes and ambitious plans for the year ahead.
Celebrate Collaboration: This event is a celebration of what we can achieve when we work together. Come mingle with fellow filmmakers, artists, writers, and creative entrepreneurs.

RSVP at https://partiful.com/e/1mQG1JZ3yyCvU2I6ia2g

Nice Try Seattle
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00
Welcome to Nice Try Season 1, Episode 2! Check out this screening of shorts made by Seattle-area creators trying out something new; whether that’s a fresh technique, a new-to-them genre, or working with people they’ve never met before. After the films, there will be a casual panel chat with the filmmakers, and the audience will vote for one winner to join a new group of filmmakers at the next event. If you’re into community, creativity, and maybe meeting your next collaborator, this is an event for you!
Grab your tickets here

"Fish War" Screening - Shoreline
2025-11-14 17:00 - 19:00
Join Meaningful Movies on Friday, November 14 at 5 PM at Shoreline College Theatre for a FREE community screening event of FISH WAR (a Washington Filmworks Small Budget Production Initiative project!). FISH WAR follows the tribes’ fight to exercise their treaty-reserved fishing rights. Panel Discussion following the film.

Tacoma Filmmaker Conversations w/ Audra Laymon
2025-11-17 06:30 - 21:00
Take part in the inaugural edition of Tacoma Film Conversations, a new gathering for filmmakers, artists, creators, and industry professionals in the Tacoma area to connect, collaborate, and dive into the issues shaping our creative community. Whether you’re deep in production or just starting out, this is your chance to build relationships, spark ideas, and be part of Tacoma’s growing film dialogue.
The first TFC will kick off with a conversation with Audra Laymon, Director of Workforce Development at Washington Filmworks. Audra will share information on the Above the Line program and answer questions about Washington Filmworks and its broader initiatives to support film productions.
Monday, November 17 | Doors at 6:30pm, presentation at 7pm with social hour to follow
Co-presented by Melinda Raebyne and Ryan Davis.

Breaking Into the Film Business - Online Speaker Series
2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:00
Have you ever wondered how people get their start in the film business? There are so many ways to be a part of movie making, and many different paths to get there. Join Kraken Studios each week to hear from professionals from several different departments share how they got their start, and learn about the variety of skills needed to bring a story to the screen!
Online, Tuesday nights November 18 through December 23. Register through SPSCC Continuing Education

Seattle Film Society - Open Screen
2025-11-18 19:00 - 21:00
Need feedback on your latest cinematic masterpiece? Want to share some embarrassing home videos from your youth? Searching for a place where strangers will watch videos of your dog on the big screen? Come on out! Seattle Open Screen is connecting filmmakers of all levels by showing any film (ten minutes or less) on the big screen here at Seattle Open Arts Place! Films screen on a first-come first-screen basis, so get there early!
Tuesday, November 18 from 7-9pm at Seattle Open Arts Place
Tickets: https://www.seattlefilmsociety.com/calendar/open-screen-7

Seattle Film Society - Locals Only #23
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00
LOCALS ONLY is a recurring presentation of local short films presented by the Seattle Film Society.
The November Locals Only will be the final Locals Only of the year! This month’s event will be a retrospective and will feature seven of the Seattle Film Society’s favorite short films screened this year, interspersed with Q&A’s led by SFS’s Programming Team.
Tickets: https://www.seattlefilmsociety.com/calendar/locals-only-23

Scope Screenings (Seattle)
2025-11-25 19:00 - 22:00
Don’t miss SCOPESGIVING: Season 4 Ep 6 of Scope Screenings, Seattle’s Live Underground Film Festival! The screening will take place November 25 at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center.
Find tickets at scopescreenings.com

Seattle International Film Festival Call for Entries
2025-12-18
Submissions for the 2026 Seattle International Film Festival are now open.
Running in-person May 7-17 at SIFF Cinemas and other Cinemas throughout the region, the 2026 Festival will spotlight new voices alongside established directors, films from more than 70 countries, sensational hit independents, and films that have yet to break through to the US audiences.
Filmmakers are invited to submit here through December 18, 2025.
Please contact entries@siff.net if you have any questions about the Fest.

SeaDoc x Seattle Film Society Holiday Mixer
2025-12-18 19:30 - 22:30
Join SeaDoc and the Seattle Film Society as they celebrate a year of collaboration and community building! Get in the holiday spirit with drinks, raffles, and a live DJ set by DJ BLACKDISC.
RSVP at https://partiful.com/e/87VhLuLglMhCTQtVNHEs

Scope Screenings Season Finale (Seattle)
2025-12-30 19:00 - 22:00
Don’t miss Scope Screenings, Seattle’s Live Underground Film Festival! The final event of the season will take place December 30 at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center with a Met Gala theme.
Find tickets at scopescreenings.com

Olympia Film Festival Submission Deadline
2026-01-03
Named one of the “Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker Magazine, the Capitol Theater has hosted the Olympia Film Festival since 1984. The gathering is a five-day, around-the-clock extravaganza of films, filmmakers, and film-related guests, special performances, discussion panels, and educational workshops.
Submit your film for consideration by the January 3 deadline here.

Whidbey Island Film Festival
2026-01-08 - 2026-01-18
Experience AMERICANA at the 2026 Whidbey Island Film Festival. A century of American life unfolds on screen, from Chaplin’s Modern Times to the warmth and resilience of Fried Green Tomatoes. Across classics, musicals, period dramas, and inventive comedies, this lineup explores work and ambition, community and reinvention, struggle, music, and imagination. These films show how America has told its story and why those stories still matter.
Grab your tickets at https://www.whidbeyislandfilmfestival.org/

King County Film Advisory Board Community Information Meeting
2026-01-15 18:00 - 19:00
The King County Film Advisory Board (KCFAB) is planning a community information meeting at Harbor Island Studios on January 15th at 6pm. At this meeting they will share what they know, answer questions, and provide resources for people to get involved.

FCT Rigging for Camera Workshop (Seattle)
2026-01-18 10:00 - 16:00
Film Community Training welcomes all creatives to celebrate their year anniversary and unleash your vision with a hands-on deep dive into creative camera rigging. Join grip and camera professionals for an in-depth, hands-on experience in thier first workshop of 2026. Explore cutting-edge gear from Rainbow rigs to spinning setups, overhead mounts, over-under sliders, and more. Learn to safely implement these advanced techniques to bring fresh, dynamic perspectives to your next project.
RSVP at partiful

We F.E.W. Filmmaker Mixer (Spokane)
2026-01-18 15:00 - 18:00
Kick off the new year with We F.E.W. (Filmmakers of Eastern Washington) and connect with local filmmakers, storytellers, and film lovers of all kinds at this Eastern WA mixer event!
Saturday, January 18
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Hamilton Studio
1427 W Dean Ave, Spokane, WA 99201

Breaking Into the Film Business Preview Night (Online)
2026-01-21 18:30 - 19:00
Join South Puget Sound Community College for a FREE preview night on January 21st from 6:00–7:00 PM featuring:
Chris Alan Evans – Lead actor & co-writer of the award-winning indie film Peeping Todd, and recent Best Actor winner at FilmQuest.
Alexander Jeffery – Producer & cinematographer on Peeping Todd
Register for free at spscc.edu

Spokane Jewish Film Festival
2026-01-22 - 2026-02-01
The Spokane Jewish Film Festival returns to the Magic Lantern January 22 – February 1, 2026!
The Spokane Jewish Film Festival is the annual community film event hosted by Spokane Area Jewish Family Services featuring films from around the world. This year the festival will return to Spokane’s Magic Lantern Theatre for two weekends including six feature-length films, six shorts, and lots of special guests: filmmakers, musicians, a rabbi, activists, writers, scholars, and more!
Find tickets at spokanejewishfilm.org

Seattle BIPOC Filmmaker Meetup
2026-01-29 18:30 - 20:30
Calling BIPOC filmmakers, creatives, and storytellers — join Seattle Asian American Film Festival (SAAFF) and the Seattle Black Film Festival (SBFF) for an evening of community, connection, and conversation. Whether you’re an emerging filmmaker or a seasoned creative, this is a space to meet collaborators, share experiences, and build lasting connections in Seattle’s film scene.
RSVP Here
Thursday, January 29, 2026
6:30 to 8:30 pm
Denny Substation, South Lake Union
1250 Denny Way, Seattle, WA
18+

Screenwriters Group - Spokane Film Project
2026-02-01 12:00 - 14:00
Are you a screenwriter with new, previous, or work-in-progress screenplays? Join The Spokane Film Project Screenwriters Group to connect with like minded creatives with the collective goals of sharing stories and becoming better screenwriters.
The February meeting takes place Sunday, February 1 at Media Credit Union from 12-2pm.

Open Screen - Seattle Film Society
2026-02-03 19:00 - 21:00
Need feedback on your latest cinematic masterpiece? Want to share some embarrassing home videos from your youth? Searching for a place where strangers will watch videos of your dog on the big screen? Come on out! Seattle Open Screen is connecting filmmakers of all levels by showing any film (ten minutes or less) on the big screen at Seattle Open Arts Place! Films screen on a first-come first-screen basis, so get there early!
Tuesday, February 3 from 7-9pm at Seattle Open Arts Place
Tickets: https://www.seattlefilmsociety.com/calendar/open-screen-8

Small Budget Production Initiative - Virtual Info Session
2026-02-06 15:00 - 16:00
Join Washington Filmworks staff at a virtual info session on Friday, February 6 to learn more about the Small Budget Production Initiative Season 6 application window. RSVP online here if you plan to attend.

Women in Film Seattle - Film/TV Pitch Workshop
2026-02-07 13:00 - 16:00
Women in Film Seattle presents a hands on, 2 part workshop by filmmaker, actor, and educator Debra Pralle. The workshop will take place February 7 and 14.
Learn how to write, shape, and deliver a pitch that works. If you’re a writer, director, or producer working in film or television, pitching is a necessary part to get projects funded. This collaborative experience helps you move forward with clarity and confidence. The workshop will cover:

Identifying the core of your story (film or TV)
Strategic outlining that works
Discovering what makes your voice stand out
Editing your pitch to 2 minutes of WOW
Small-group feedback and practice
Performing your pitch (totally optional; you choose)

Tickets are available online.

Plenty of Pie Talent Incubator Informational Session (Virtual)
2026-02-11 18:30 - 19:30
Are you a filmmaker or creator who wants direct access to producers, financiers, and executives to help advance your film, TV, or documentary project into the marketplace? Register here to join Plenty of Pie™ Talent Incubator for a virtual informational session to learn about our FREE 12-week summer Talent Incubator that connects emerging BIPOC filmmakers with producers, financiers, and industry leaders. Open to ages 21 and older.
The session will take place Wednesday, February 11 at 6:30pm.

Freelancer Speed Dating - Offbeat Films & Seattle Film Society
2026-02-12 18:00 - 21:00
Collaboration is in the air this February! Seattle Film Society is partnering with Offbeat Films for a platonic, FREE Freelancer Speed Dating event!
Need a Gaffer? A Producer? A new friend to make fun stuff with? This event is your perfect opportunity! Meet fellow industry professionals and find the collaborators of your dreams through a rotating series of four-minute “dates”, followed by open mingling. Spots are limited, so RSVP quick!
Thursday, February 12th at Ballard Church. Doors at 6pm, “Dates” start at 6:45.

Small Budget Production Initiative - Virtual Info Session
2026-02-14 09:00 - 10:00
Join Washington Filmworks staff at a virtual info session on Saturday, February 14 to learn more about the Small Budget Production Initiative Season 6 application window. RSVP online here if you plan to attend.
