In March, Washington Filmworks announced Local Lens, making Washington State the first production incentive in the country to…
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Washington Filmworks Welcomes John Cooper to Board of Directors
Washington Filmworks is pleased to announce that Governor Jay Inslee has appointed John Cooper to represent the Convention…
The First 3 Feature Films for Washington Filmworks’ New Local Lens Program Approved for Funding Assistance
You may have heard our exciting announcement a few weeks ago—that Washington Filmworks is the first production incentive…
Washington Filmworks Launches Local Lens
Washington State becomes first production incentive program in the country to reserve its funding exclusively for local…
Meet the Film Leadership Council
In the fall of 2018, Washington Filmworks convened its first-ever statewide Film Leadership Council (FLC) in Wenatchee, Washington….
Washington Filmworks Welcomes Jannat Gargi To Board of Directors
Governor Jay Inslee has appointed Jannat Gargi to the production position on Washington Filmworks’ Board of Directors. Jannat…
A Letter from Board Chair Don Jensen Regarding Project funding for 2018
On behalf of the board of Washington Filmworks, I am pleased to announce that we recently voted to…
Join Us for Film Day 2018!
Join us in Olympia for Film Day 2018 Thursday, February 22 Each year film and creative professionals…
Apply for Funding Assistance in 2018
Application Window for Production Incentive Program opens February 1, 2018 AND…New WA Filmmaker Incentive Under Construction! Washington Filmworks…
Washington Filmworks Welcomes Newest Board Member
Shellea Allen Governor Jay Inslee has appointed Shellea Allen to represent one of two union positions on Washington…
Sticky Fingers and FaLaLaLaLa’s
It’s time for Sticky Fingers and FaLaLaLaLa’s Please join us for one of our end-of-year celebrations which will include…
Save the Date: December Events!
Join Washington Filmworks for some holiday cheer at one of our two December events. Seattle Spokane Thursday,…
City of Maple Valley: Celebrating its 20th Anniversary
Washington Filmworks uses our Location of the Month newsletters to showcase the diversity of unique looks and resources…
City of Bremerton: A Picturesque Community on Puget Sound
Washington Filmworks uses our Location of the Month newsletters to showcase the diversity of unique looks and resources…
Behind the Olympia Curtain – July 2017
July 20th marked the last day of the 2017 Washington State Legislature’s 30-day special session. With elected officials…
City of Rainier: Small Town Charm and Views of Mount Rainier
Washington Filmworks uses our Location of the Month newsletters to showcase the diversity of unique looks and resources…
The Bill Becomes Law!
On Friday July 7, the staff and board of Washington Filmworks joined members of Washington State’s film industry…
Join us in Olympia for Signing Ceremony
Governor Inslee to Sign Bill on Friday, July 7th The bill to renew the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program…
Motion Picture Competitiveness Program Renewed for 10 Years!
Bill En Route to Governor Inslee for Signing Late Friday evening and into the early hours of Saturday…
Faces of Film: Amey René
Welcome to the Keep Film in WA Series – The Faces of Film! This series aims to shine…
Final Negotiations Underway—Contact Your Legislators NOW
It’s down to the wire in Olympia, and word on the street is that legislators will have an…
Faces of Film: Scott Tebeau
Welcome to the Keep Film in WA Series – The Faces of Film! This series aims to shine…
Behind the Olympia Curtain – June 2017
This year we wanted to pull back the political curtain and give our community a glimpse of what…
Keep the Film Office Open!
With all the discussion of the film incentive, people often forget that if the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program…
Olympia Enters Third Special Session
Today marks the end of the second 30-day special session and (not surprisingly) Governor Inslee called the start…
Faces of Film: Tony Becerra
Welcome to the Keep Film in WA Series – The Faces of Film! This series aims to shine…
IATSE Local 488 Celebrates 25 Years
The Keep Film in WA campaign is proud to offer its congratulations to IATSE Local 488 on celebrating…
Faces of Film: Lisa Coronado
Welcome to the Keep Film in WA Series – The Faces of Film! This series aims to shine…
City of Wenatchee: Apple Capital of the World
Washington Filmworks uses our Location of the Month newsletters to showcase the diversity of unique looks and resources…
A Letter in Support of the State Film Office
Often when people think about the work of Washington Filmworks (WF), the incentive program is what first comes…