The Social Safety Net Survey Results Are In! Unemployment insurance, financial assistance and community named as key to sustainability during the pandemic. During these challenging economic times, programs like unemployment insurance, workers comp, healthcare and food assistance programs provide a…
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Washington Filmworks Approves ‘All Those Small Things’ as Part of Local Lens Program
Washington Filmworks is pleased to announce the Board of Directors has approved All Those Small Things, another locally-produced feature scheduled to film in Eastern Washington and the greater Spokane area. Read on for a description of the film and if…
Washington Filmworks Launches Local Lens
Washington State becomes first production incentive program in the country to reserve its funding exclusively for local projects Washington Filmworks is pleased to announce that it is the first production incentive program in the country to reserve its funding…
September 2014
Monthly Newsletter September 2014 Z NATION PREMIERE! Friday, September 12th marked the premiere of Z Nation in Spokane, WA (and also on the Syfy Channel - 10pm on Fridays!) and legions…
August 2014
Monthly Newsletter August 2014 STILL ACCEPTING INNOVATION LAB APPS It's not too late to apply to this round of the Filmworks Innovation Lab! Applications will be accepted through August 28. Applicants should…
July 2014
WASHINGTON FILMWORKS APPROVED With the approval of the latest commercial application, WF has exhausted all of the 2014 funds being held in reserve for projects in the Standard Program. WF can raise an additional $3.5 million starting in January…
June 2014
WASHINGTON FILMWORKS APPROVES The Washington Filmworks (WF) Board of Directors recently approved funding assistance for one new commercial. This project is a direct result of the Commercialize Seattle initiative, a business development campaign that has garnered national attention. Since 2007, WF has committed…
May 2014
RETURN OF THE FILMWORKS INNOVATION LAB! Washington Filmworks (WF) is pleased to announce the return of the Filmworks Innovation Lab. The first funding assistance program of its kind in the nation, the Lab is designed to support Washington based filmmakers…
April 2014
WF APPROVES EPISODIC SERIES Z NATION Post Apocalyptic Drama to Film in Spokane this Summer The Washington Filmworks (WF) Board of Directors recently approved funding assistance for Z Nation, a 13 episode television series, and the feature film Captain Fantastic. Since 2007, WF…
March 2014
WASHINGTON FILMWORKS ANNUAL BOARD RETREAT The WF Board of Directors and staff convened this month for our annual board retreat, including newest Board Member Juan Mas. This yearly gathering allows WF to assess the organization's activities, prioritize action items,…