On September 18th, Governor Jay Inslee updated the film industry’s safety on set protocols to give further guidance…
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Washington Filmworks Launches Production Directory
Washington Filmworks has been hearing consistently that the statewide film community needs and wants a robust and reliable…
Safety on Set Conversations: A Chat with Commercial Producers
Washington’s film industry has been back to work for almost two months, and we’ve invited some of our…
Safety on Set Conversations: Q&A with Dr. Frederick
Dr. Matt Frederick will help explain set safety best practices in the age of COVID Join us on…
Safety on Set Conversations: Union Updates
Join us for a Conversation with our Entertainment Union Partners Join us on Friday, August 7th at 11:30 am…
Calling all creative workers!
Tell us your story about accessing the social safety net. Washington Filmworks and Whipsmart have heard A LOT from creative workers…
Washington’s Film Industry Gets Greenlight To Go Back To Work
Filmworks to Host Safety on Set Conversation with Local Filmmakers On July 8th, the Governor’s Office posted…
Washington Filmworks Welcomes New Board Members
Washington Filmworks is thrilled to announce that Governor Inslee has recently appointed three new members to Washington Filmworks’…
Thank You, Lynn Shelton
Stunned in this moment, we reflect on the incredible creative force of Lynn Shelton and all that she…
Questions About Unemployment? We have answers.
Unemployed because of the COVID-19 crisis? You’re not alone – and in the same boat of some of…
Congress Passes “CARES” Act
In this difficult time, Washington Filmworks and our new partner organization, Whipsmart, are working to share information for…
Work impacted by COVID-19?
Read the information below for the film industry and take our survey. Film offices at the city, county,…
Thanks for Coming to Film Day 2020!
Film Day 2020 was a smashing success! And it’s all because of you. Despite the rain, over 100…
The 2020 Local Lens Application Window Is Open!
Funding projects creatively driven by Washington residents. After a successful Film Day 2020, Washington Filmworks is pleased…
Film Day 2020 in Olympia: What You Need To Know
Tuesday, January 21 is Film Day 2020 in Olympia! Even if you didn’t RSVP, you can still join us…
Last Day to RSVP for Film Day is January 15, 2020
Don’t let the snow stop you! Film Day 2020 Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Olympia, Washington Registration – 8:30…
Seattle Area: State of the State Presentation Reminder
Join us for a special “State of the State” presentation featuring all of your regional film folks! Join…
RSVP for Film Day 2020
RSVP for Film Day in Olympia on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Film Day provides an opportunity for you…
Save the Date for FILM DAY 2020!
Invest in your future and attend Film Day in Olympia on Tuesday, January 21! Holiday hustle and bustle…
Washington Filmworks Re-Opens Application Window
Washington Filmworks Re-Opens Application Window: October 1, 2019 Limited Funding Assistance for Projects Filming in 2019 Due…
Washington Filmworks Approves ‘All Those Small Things’ as Part of Local Lens Program
Washington Filmworks is pleased to announce the Board of Directors has approved All Those Small Things, another locally-produced…
Washington Filmworks Approves ‘Monsters of Rock’ as Part of Local Lens Program
Washington Filmworks is pleased to announce the Board of Directors has approved Monsters of Rock, another locally-produced feature…
Washington Filmworks Approves 3 More Projects for Funding Assistance
In March, Washington Filmworks announced Local Lens, making Washington State the first production incentive in the country to…
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…