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…
WF Newsletter Archive
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,…
February 2014
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…
January 2014
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…
November 2013
____________________________________________________ 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…
October 2013
____________________________________________________ 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…