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 asking that supporters of the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program who live or […]
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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 […]
‘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 production services, to economic development, the piece lays out a strong argument […]
Washington Senate Passes SB 5539
We are pleased to report that the Senate passed SB 5539 today with a vote of 40 yea, 8 nays and 1 excused. We would like to thank Senator Kohl-Welles […]
Bill On The Move
SB 5539, the bill to renew the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program, was voted out of the Senate Rules committee on Saturday, February 11. It is likely that there will be […]
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 note that the legislation that supports the renewal of the program, Senate […]