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 up to 35% for episodic series with at least six episodes. Production must meet the following in-state spending thresholds:
Through Commercialize Seattle, new commercial clients are eligible for up to a 25% return on qualified in-state spend if they work with a Washington based production company. Learn more here. Please contact staff at (206) 264-0667 with inquiries or go to www.WashingtonFilmworks.org for information.
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WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBER JUAN MAS
A longtime resident of Spokane, Mas is actively involved with the city’s Film, Theater, Music, and Art scenes through his company Purple Crayon Pictures. He’s a founding member of the Spokane Film Project and 50 Hour Slam Film Festival, and serves on the advisory board for the Spokane Falls Community College Photography/Video department. Mas is an avid advocate for the development of the arts in Spokane and Washington State, but most importantly he is the proud father of 3 amazing children. Join us in welcoming Juan Mas!
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SPOKANE FILMS TAKE OVER THEATERS
Washington incentive films produced in Spokane took screens by storm this month. You can catch three Eastern Washington features in theaters and on VOD and Digital Release. Find detailed information on these productions on the WF Blog.
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LAGGIES SELLS AT SUNDANCE
Laggies celebrated its World Premiere at Sundance 2014.
Congratulations to Washington incentive feature Laggies. According to Variety the North American rights to the film were acquired by A24. The film received many positive reviews at Sundance 2014 and a summer release is being considered. Learn more on the WF Blog. Laggies director, and multiyear Sundance veteran, Lynn Shelton was also honored with a 2014 Variety Indie Impact Award. Kudos, Lynn!
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W-2s = WF (PLEASE TAKE OUR SURVEYS)
Your W-2s should be en route from your employers shortly. When you receive them remember this simple formula: W-2s = WF. Our new jobs and vendor surveys are coming in February. These surveys help to explain why film is important in Washington State and the information will inform our legislative agenda. Help us better understand how local film professionals create their careers and how our industry contributes to the larger economy.
New this year is a vendor survey for businesses that support motion picture production. All the information in the job and vendor surveys is confidential. Watch for a special email announcement soon with links to both surveys. We’ll get them up on the WF Blog too.
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SEATTLE PRODUCED SPOT GOES VIRAL
Be sure to check out this Internet spot from Proctor & Gamble Company’s Duracell batteries, which shot in the Emerald City in December. The 60-second online video features Seahawk fullback Derrick Coleman and is getting global attention. To date the spot has been seen more than 12 million times and is a fantastic example of the quality commercial work being produced in Seattle.
The ad was made possible in part by the City of Seattle’s Office of Film + Music (OFM). The office worked closely with the Seahawks, the featured locations, and the production company to complete production quickly. “I am proud of our community and office for being able to make a production like this possible with such little time and over the holidays, but the fact that it’s such a great story makes it all the better,” said OFM Director James Keblas. Learn more on the WF Blog this Thursday.
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RECOMMENDED READING
The WF Blog is a great place to get breaking news about our programs and incentive projects. You can learn about events statewide, discuss trends, and get posts on the business of film. Below are some recent stories. Subscribe to get future posts via email.
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WHAT’S ALL THIS ABOUT GAMES?
Join us January 29 at Spitfire in Seattle to kick off the 2014 series of FMI events. This regular networking happy hour is from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, and is open to those 21 and over. Help spread the word about the casual and informative monthly mixer.
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