Production Incentive Program

Washington Filmworks offers funding assistance for qualified in-state expenditures of up to 30% for motion pictures and episodic series with less than six episodes, and up to 35% for episodic series with at least six episodes. For commercials, Washington Filmworks offers funding assistance for qualified in-state expenditures of up to 15% for commercials.

Some non-resident labor may qualify for a return of up to 15% if the production meets all eligibility criteria as detailed in the full Guidelines and Criteria, including but not limited to, utilizing at least an 85% Washington resident labor force.

Washington Filmworks requires that all productions receiving funding assistance make industry standard payments for health insurance and retirement benefits for all positions typically covered by a collective bargain agreement.

Got questions? Answers can be found on our Incentive Fact Sheet. Or please contact our office (206) 264-0667 or Info@WashingtonFilmworks.org.