Newsletter - October 2010
Washington Filmworks Announces
Washington Filmworks approves funding assistance for 2 commercials and 1 feature film. These projects mark a total of 55 projects approved through the Washington Filmworks program since inception in 2007.
Washington Filmworks 2010 Viral Video Competition "Through the Filmmaker's Lens"
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Washington Filmworks 2010 Viral Video Competition "Through The Filmmaker's Lens" is well underway. This year's competition offers contestants a chance to win $3000 and a two-week run at local theaters. Videos can be in any genre or style --animation, narrative, documentary, music video, etc., but cannot exceed 2 minutes in length (inclusive of credits). There's still time to get your videos entered, but hurry - the deadline is November 1, 2010. For more information please visit: Washington Filmworks NEWS & EVENTS.
Be sure to check out some of the viral video's from last years campaign on our YouTube site.
Washington Filmworks Staying Connected
On October 12, Washington Filmworks met with John Patrick Lowrie, President of the SAG Council Regional Branch/Seattle. John has been part of the acting community since 1989. As President of the SAG Council Regional Branch/Seattle, John spends time organizing networking events in an effort to cultivate and promote the local talent. The overall mission of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation is to enhance the lives of actors by investing in programs which help them in their professional endeavors. To find out more information about SAG Seattle Branch visit: SAG/Seattle
Washington Filmworks hosts a series of casual conversations anointed "Coffee Talk" with leaders from the film and business communities to discuss trends, events and politics happening around the state. These discussions provide an opportunity to talk about potential areas of collaboration as well as Washington Filmworks' mission and goals.
Washington Filmworks Presents at the BOMA General Meeting
The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Seattle King County held their October General Meeting at the Triple Door on Monday, October 25. Washington Filmworks' Executive Director Amy Lillard and Production Services Manager Lindsey Johnson together with the Seattle Office of Film + Music Director, James Keblas were guest speakers during the meeting. They discussed the film industry's role as an economic development vehicle for the state and explained how it offers immediate job creation and added revenue. The meeting offered much needed information to building owners about the process of filming on location with hopes that more owners will be excited about the perks of filming.
The Building Owners and Managers Association of Seattle King County is a professional trade association whose several hundred members from 250 firms either own or manage commercial real estate or provide goods and services to the industry. Established in 1912, BOMA is the voice of the office building and commercial real estate industry. For more information visit: BOMA Seattle
Washington Filmworks heads to LA
Executive Director Amy Lillard and Program Manager Ruthann Taylor spent two days in Los Angeles taking meetings with independent producers from Mandate Pictures, Parlay Media, and Broken Road productions. These meetings provided an opportunity to promote the incentive program and highlight ways filmmakers can better capitalize on the digital media resources, vast location options, and crew depth available in Washington State. Washington Filmworks also partnered with the Washington Wine Commission and Warren Etheredge from The Warren Report in inviting LA based directors, producers, actors, and writers to a evening of libations, food and casual conversations at Santa Monica's Catch Restaurant located in the beautiful Case Del Mar Hotel.
Washington Filmworks Board Retreat!
The Board of Washington Filmworks recently wrapped their Annual Board Retreat on October 15. Topics of discussion ranged from a focused strategic plan for renewing the incentive program and finalizing the policy recommendation for the 2011 Legislative Session. Facilitator Steve Boyd of MacDonald Boyd and Associates, offered his 30 years of consulting services ensuring the meeting stayed focused and on track.
Mark Your Calendars
Seattle Networking Event and Panel Discussion: Filmmaking Resources in Our Community
Artist Trust is hosting a networking event and panel discussion with representatives from Northwest Film Forum, Washington Filmworks, and the Seattle Office of Film + Music. Part of Artist Trust's I Am An Artist Professional Development Weekend, this event is open to the public. All are welcome!
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Northwest Film Forum
(1515 12th Ave, Seattle)
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Annual Industry Update
Make sure to save the date for the Annual Industry Update, December 13 at SIFF Cinema. Join us as Executive Director Amy Lillard and Board Chair Becky Bogard discuss the success of Washington Filmworks past, present, and future!
Monday, December 13, 2010
SIFF Cinema
(321 Mercer Street at 3rd Avenue)
6:00pm Presentation
7:30pm Mixer (Location TBD)