Film Incentive Legislation Still In Play
The last few days have been tumultuous in Olympia, but the bill to renew the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program continues to be in play. Recent events require adjustments in the […]
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Constituent Response to Representative Hunter
Stephen Salamunovich of Complete Casting crafted a compelling and eloquent letter to Representative Ross Hunter as a direct response to recent criticisms of the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program on Rep. Hunter’s […]
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 know, SB 5539 was marked as necessary to implement the budget (NTIB) and included […]
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.
Update From Olympia – Spread the Word
The House Ways & Means Committee meets today (Saturday 2/25) to discuss the proposed statewide budget that was introduced in the House of Representative last week. Because the budget takes […]
All Incentives Are Not Created Equal
Our community is working hard to share the importance of SB 5539 and the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program with our legislators. As you rally your own networks to write and […]
Today Is Critical
Washington Filmworks spent the day in Olympia meeting with Representatives and Committee staff to move SB 5539 forward. We repeatedly heard that Representative Ross Hunter (D-48) is not willing to […]
Ready, Set, Dial!
Thank you to the Washington film community. The energy you have dedicated to the renewal of the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program is truly inspiring. Today, Amy Lillard and Julie Daman […]
Moving On To Ways & Means
SB 5539, the bill to renew the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program, was voted out of the House Committee on Community & Economic Development & Housing this Monday with a vote […]