Representative Marcus Riccelli Will Introduce Bill to Increase Funding For Motion Picture Competitiveness Program

Legislation increases funding to $20 million annually.

“We have seen how successful our neighbors in British Columbia and Oregon have been at fostering the film economy. Washington is a scenic wonderland full of talented professionals. This bill will make Washington more competitive and bring more films and their corresponding economic benefits to our state. I am proud to partner with Washington Filmworks to help enact this needed policy to take our creative economy to the next level.” said Representative Marcus Riccelli.

Read more here about the Keep Film in WA announcement and the bill to increase the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program.