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.
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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…
More on Our Team in Olympia
Last month, Washington Filmworks introduced Cody Arledge as the newest member of our lobbying team. Cody joined Board…
Get Involved. Community Makes a Difference.
Washington Filmworks would like to recognize our Film Leaders and Team Captains who have volunteered their time, energy…
Local Business is a Big Part of the Picture
We ask that businesses connected to film production sign onto support renewal. If you are a business owner or represent a Washington business that believes the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program is important, we urge you to give us your permission to list you as a supporter in our correspondence with legislators.
A Big Win For Everyone Involved
While Washington Filmworks lobbies to renew the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program, a 2011 feature film from that very…
Olympia Calls for Job Creation, Now
2012 opening day speeches gave some insight into the priorities of our State legislators in Olympia. Washington Filmworks…
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…
We’ve Expanded Our Lobbying Team
Washington Filmworks is pleased to announce that lobbyist Cody Arledge has signed-on to help in our efforts to…
Incentives in Oregon vs. Washington
Whether you love them or loathe them, 40 states have film incentive programs and those with no incentives…
Business: A Call To Action
2011 marked a total of 71 projects approved by Washington Filmworks since our inception in 2007. The Motion…
Legislative Preview
On Friday, Jan. 6, Washington Filmworks attended the 2012 Legislative Preview program, held at the Westin and hosted…
January 2012
_______________________________________________ LEGISLATIVE UPDATE On Monday, January 9th the 2012 Legislative Session opened in Olympia. Legislators face a…