Newsletter - December 2010
Washington Filmworks Announces
Washington Filmworks approves funding assistance for a commercial from production company, Oh, Hello. This project marks a total of 59 projects approved through the Washington Filmworks program since inception in 2007.
Annual Industry Update Recap
On Monday, December 13 Washington Filmworks invited members of the Seattle film community to attend the Annual Industry Update held this year at SIFF Cinema. The informative event highlighted successes of the incentive program and forecasts for the future. Executive Director Amy Lillard emphasized that since launching the program in February 2007, the program has helped to bring in upwards of $55M in direct spending to our local economies. Amy Lillard also outlined the top initiatives for 2011, highlighting how the local industry can partner with Washington Filmworks to help get the program renewed during the 2011 legislative session. To review the presentation from the event please visit the NEWS section of Washington Filmworks' website.
Washington Filmworks Announces Viral Video Competition Winner
Congratulations to Ryan Rosendal for being this years Viral Video Competition winner. Ryan wrote, directed, illustrated, and edited his animated video "Debut." As the winner Ryan received $3000 and a two week run at statewide theaters. You can view Ryan's video here.
Washington Filmworks would also like to congratulate James Grixoni and production team for being this years runner up with the video "Anything Helps."
Washington Filmworks Around Town
On Monday, December 6 Washington Filmworks joined members of the local acting community at Solo Bar in a causal discussion about how local performers can help keep Washington's film and media industries vibrant and a vital part of the artistic culture.
On Wednesday, December 8 Washington FIlmworks also joined the Seattle Office of FIlm and Music, the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Recording Academy, and Washington Interactive in hosting a special holiday themed celebration at Spitfire.
Washington Filmworks asks you to share your story!
Columnist Peter Callaghan from the Tacoma News Tribune recently wrote a column about the state's film production incentive program. He suggests there is a lack of evidence that the production incentive program has created jobs and brought dollars to the state. Steve Krueger, the President of the Seattle local American Federation of Television and Radio, responded directly to Callaghan's column with his letter to the Editor. Here's a link to his Krueger's response.
Since launching the program in February 2007, a total of 59 projects have completed principal photography bringing an estimated $55M into our local economies. These projects put Washington residents to work and create family wage jobs that provide health and retirement benefits. Thanks, Steve. For taking the time to make these very important points to the Tacoma News Tribune.
Office Closure
Please be advised Washington Filmworks will be close December 24 - December 31.