WF Newsletter Archive

  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…

  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…

  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…

  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,…

  NEW COMMERCIALS APPROVED The Washington Filmworks (WF) Board of Directors recently approved funding assistance for 3 commercials. These projects are a direct result of the Commercialize Seattle initiative, a business development campaign that's garnering national attention. Since 2007, WF has distributed or…

  GET YOUR APPLICATIONS IN! Washington Filmworks (WF) is accepting applications for our Standard Program. WF offers funding assistance for qualified in-state expenditures of up to 30% for motion pictures and episodic series with less than six episodes. WF offers…

____________________________________________________ WASHINGTON IN THE NATIONAL NEWS Schuyler Hoss, International Relations Director, Office of Governor Inslee, and Tony Zhang, producer and Vice President of DMG Entertainment. Washington Filmworks (WF) continues to work hard to bring features and commercials to Washington State…

____________________________________________________ STANDARD PROGRAM OPEN FOR BUSINESS   Beginning 12/1/13 Washington Filmworks (WF) will accept applications for our Standard Program for projects that begin on or after 1/1/14. WF offers funding assistance for qualified in-state expenditures of up to 30% for motion…

____________________________________________________ WF APPROVES NEW PROJECTS  The Washington Filmworks (WF) Board of Directors recently approved funding assistance for one commercial, which shot in Seattle this August. Since 2007, WF has approved 93 projects through the standard program, representing an estimated $243…

____________________________________________________ ANNOUNCING THE NEW WF BOARD CHAIR    Washington Filmworks (WF) is pleased to announce Don Jensen as the new Chair of the WF Board of Directors. Jensen was appointed to the position this month by Governor Jay Inslee. He has over…