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Washington Filmworks Approves ‘Monsters of Rock’ as Part of Local Lens Program

August 5, 2019 Film Incentives
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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

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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

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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

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You may have heard our exciting announcement a few weeks ago—that Washington Filmworks is the first production incentive…

Washington Filmworks Launches Local Lens

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  Washington State becomes first production incentive program in the country to reserve its funding exclusively for local…

Meet the Film Leadership Council

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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

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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

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On behalf of the board of Washington Filmworks, I am pleased to announce that we recently voted to…

Join Us for Film Day 2018!

February 3, 2018 Blog, Call To Action
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Join us in Olympia for Film Day 2018 Thursday, February 22   Each year film and creative professionals…

Apply for Funding Assistance in 2018

January 27, 2018 Blog, Washington Filmworks News
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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

December 14, 2017 Blog, Washington Filmworks News
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 Shellea Allen Governor Jay Inslee has appointed Shellea Allen to represent one of two union positions on Washington…

Sticky Fingers and FaLaLaLaLa’s

November 29, 2017 Blog, Washington Filmworks News
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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!

November 22, 2017 Blog, Washington Filmworks News
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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

September 12, 2017 Blog, Locations, Locations Newsletter
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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

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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 26, 2017 Blog
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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

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Washington Filmworks uses our Location of the Month newsletters to showcase the diversity of unique looks and resources…

The Bill Becomes Law!

July 10, 2017 Blog
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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

July 5, 2017 Blog
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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!

July 1, 2017 Blog, Call To Action
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Bill En Route to Governor Inslee for Signing Late Friday evening and into the early hours of Saturday…

Faces of Film: Amey René

June 29, 2017 Blog
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Welcome to the Keep Film in WA Series – The Faces of Film! This series aims to shine…

Final Negotiations Underway—Contact Your Legislators NOW

June 28, 2017 Blog, Call To Action
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It’s down to the wire in Olympia, and word on the street is that legislators will have an…

Faces of Film: Scott Tebeau

June 28, 2017 Blog
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Welcome to the Keep Film in WA Series – The Faces of Film! This series aims to shine…

Behind the Olympia Curtain – June 2017

June 27, 2017 Blog
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This year we wanted to pull back the political curtain and give our community a glimpse of what…

Keep the Film Office Open!

June 26, 2017 Blog
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With all the discussion of the film incentive, people often forget that if the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program…

Olympia Enters Third Special Session

June 21, 2017 Blog
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Today marks the end of the second 30-day special session and (not surprisingly) Governor Inslee called the start…

Faces of Film: Tony Becerra

June 20, 2017 Blog
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Welcome to the Keep Film in WA Series – The Faces of Film! This series aims to shine…

IATSE Local 488 Celebrates 25 Years

June 15, 2017 Blog
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The Keep Film in WA campaign is proud to offer its congratulations to IATSE Local 488 on celebrating…

Faces of Film: Lisa Coronado

June 13, 2017 Blog
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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

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Washington Filmworks uses our Location of the Month newsletters to showcase the diversity of unique looks and resources…