This morning Washington Filmworks Board members Becky Bogard and Greg Smith, Executive Director Amy Lillard, and Rebecca Johnson…
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BREAKING NEWS – SB 5539 Scheduled for House Ways & Means TOMORROW (3/7)
We have just been alerted that a hearing in the House Ways & Means Committee has been scheduled for TOMORROW at 10:00 a.m.
March 2012
____________________________________________________ URGENT CALL TO ACTION, 3/27 Our legislative team has reiterated it is vital that supporters of the…
Please Continue to Contact Your Representatives
We humbly ask, once again, that you continue to contact your Representatives and Speaker of the House, Frank Chopp. Ask Speaker Chopp to ensure that SB 5539 is brought to the floor for a vote and ask your Representatives for their support.
WSLC Supports SB 5539
At the 2011 WSLC Convention, delegates representing unions across Washington voted unanimosuly to support the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program.
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Shares a Letter
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce supports the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program. Last week they sent a letter…
Film Incentive Legislation Still In Play
The last few days have been tumultuous in Olympia, but the bill to renew the Motion Picture Competitiveness…
Constituent Response to Representative Hunter
Stephen Salamunovich of Complete Casting crafted a compelling and eloquent letter to Representative Ross Hunter as a direct response…
Rep. Ross Hunter Responds
Representative Ross Hunter has made his criticisms of the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program public. You can read his…
We’re In The Home Stretch
We’re in the home stretch – and we need to sprint to the finish line. As you may already…
February Bill Recap
In anticipation of a vote on the floor of the House, it is imperative that Representatives hear from their constituents. Please write and call today to express your desire to have the bill voted on before the end of session.
Labor Supports Washington Filmworks
We have solidified support from the unions that represent our state’s film industry – SAG, AFTRA, IATSE and Teamsters. The leadership of these unions has been speaking with key legislators in Olympia on behalf of 2ESSB 5539, the bill that supports the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program.
Time To Shift Focus
Preliminary reports from Olympia indicate that 2ESSB 5539 is not included on the agenda for tomorrow’s House Ways &…
Please Keep It Polite
Our legislative team has alerted us that Representative Ross Hunter’s personal cell phone number is being circulated and…
Update From Olympia – Spread the Word
The House Ways & Means Committee meets today (Saturday 2/25) to discuss the proposed statewide budget that was…
All Incentives Are Not Created Equal
Our community is working hard to share the importance of SB 5539 and the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program…
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…
Today Is Critical
Washington Filmworks spent the day in Olympia meeting with Representatives and Committee staff to move SB 5539 forward. …
Ready, Set, Dial!
Thank you to the Washington film community. The energy you have dedicated to the renewal of the Motion…
Moving On To Ways & Means
SB 5539, the bill to renew the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program, was voted out of the House Committee…
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 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…
House Hearing This Morning
Late last night, Washington Filmworks heard that SB 5539 would be scheduled for a hearing this morning in…
We Need Your Stories
As we shift our efforts from the Senate to the House, we want to be strategic about the…
Washington Senate Passes SB 5539
We are pleased to report that the Senate passed SB 5539 today with a vote of 40 yea,…
Bill On The Move
SB 5539, the bill to renew the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program, was voted out of the Senate Rules…
Are We Doing Enough?
We’ve had several inquiries from the community asking about our efforts to renew the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program. …
Power of Play
On Friday February 3rd, Amy Lillard and Julie Daman of Washington Filmworks attended the Power of Play –…
Incentive Safety Definitely Not Guaranteed
On February 5th, the Seattle Times ran a telling piece on the state of the Washington Motion Picture…
February 2012
_____________________________________________ LEGISLATIVE UPDATE SB 5539, the bill to renew the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program, was passed out of…