Kohl-Welles, Billig and Fain
Introduce Legislation to
Increase Funding
For Production Incentive Program

Senate Bill 6027 Helps Keep Washington’s Film Industry Competitive

Washington Filmworks is pleased to announce that Senate Bill 6027 (SB 6027), a bill to increase the funding for the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program, was introduced today in the Washington State Senate. The bill doubles the size of the production incentive program over the next 2 years to $7 million and increases the fund incrementally each year until it reaches $10 million in 2019. The sunset date for the program will also be extended to 2022.

The legislation aims to keep Washington’s film industry competitive and helps to retain film industry talent to fuel the statewide creative economy. SB 6027 is prime sponsored by Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D, 36th), and co-sponsored by Senator Andy Billig (D, 3rd) and Senator Joe Fain (R, 47th).

Call to Action – Write Your Senator Today

Washington Filmworks urges all film industry professionals and supporters to contact their senators to encourage them to support SB 6027. To get more information about the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program, download the fact sheet from the KEEP FILM IN WA website. And in writing, tell your personal story about how the film incentive impacts your life and the life of your family. To view a sample letter of support, click here.

To find your senators, visit our blog here.

Should you have any questions or need additional information, email Info@WashingtonFilmworks.org.

We thank you for your support – and let’s work together to KEEP FILM IN WA!