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 has:
Increasing demand from production to film in Washington State means our incentive funds have gone quickly this year. We still have limited commercial funding available and watch for the return of the Filmworks Innovation Lab this summer.
Please contact staff at (206) 264-0667 with inquiries or go to www.WashingtonFilmworks.org for information.
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CELEBRATING THE SUMMER SHOOTING SEASON
A Letter from Washington Filmworks Board Chair Don Jensen
There is a lot to celebrate as we consider the upcoming summer shooting season. WF Board Chair Don Jensen offers up his insight about projects shooting this summer, the success of Commercialize Seattle, the return of the Filmworks Innovation Lab and the status of funding for the remainder of the year.
Read his full letter here.
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COMMERCIALIZE SEATTLE FEATURES NEW WORK
Why should you participate? Commercialize Seattle highlights locally made commercials and is a hub where brands and agencies look to find talent. Local production companies and agencies can register here and learn more about how to submit work. We showcase new commercials monthly. Remember, advertising is the best thing any of us can do!
Watch for monthly Commercialize Seattle news on the WF Blog. We’ll feature the next Latest Work installment tomorrow.
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INCENTIVE FILMS EARN FESTIVAL ACCOLADES
![]() A Bit of Bad Luck celebrated its world premiere at the Boston International Film Festival this month. Filmed in Seattle and Morton, the film stars Cary Elwes, Terri Polo, and lots of Washington-resident cast. A release date is to be announced soon. Be sure to check out the trailer while you wait.
Lucky Them, directed by Megan Griffiths and starring Toni Collette, Thomas Haden Church, Ryan Eggold and Oliver Platt, has been working the U.S. film festival circuit. Indiewire named it a “Critic’s Choice” at the Tribeca Film Festival and Lucky Them screened at the Nashville Film Festival this month. The feature lands in theaters May 30 and shows off several iconic Washington locations, including gorgeous Snoqualmie Falls.
Box Walk is making a splash on both sides of the Atlantic! One of the first projects awarded funding assistance from the Filmworks Innovation Lab, Box Walk got a strong festival start. The short was nominated for Best Short Film at the Madrid International Film Festival, Best Director of a Short (Tony Fulgham) and Best Producer of a Short (Jill McBride).
Stateside, Box Walk screened at the Nashville Film Festival, earning a coveted spot at the Academy Award-qualifying fest amid a record 2,347 shorts submitted!
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RECOMMENDED READING
The WF Blog discussed industry changes, locations, and profiled a number of local film businesses and organizations this month. Subscribe to get our posts via email. See recent highlights below.
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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SIFF EXPERIENCE – FMI HAPPY HOUR APRIL 30
As a filmmaker, attending a film festival is not just about getting tickets to screenings. It is a great opportunity to network, meet like-minded compatriots and future collaborators to further your career, whether you have a film in a festival or not. A special presenter from SIFF will discuss the festival line-up and how to navigate SIFF’s selection of films this year.
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