Newsletter                                                   July 2011  

WASHINGTON FILM CONTINUES TO WORK


 Washington Filmworks is working diligently with the four feature films that are scheduled to go in to production in the coming weeks.  In addition to funding assistance for these projects, WF continues to help with securing locations, assisting with permits and answering general questions about shooting in Washington state.  As a reminder to the film community, WF houses over 20 years of production information in-house and is happy to help facilitate your production questions. 

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PULLING FOCUS MONDAY AUGUST 1


Start August off with a bang at PULLING FOCUS, Monday August 1. Writer, director and producer Rick Rosenthal will be here to drawn from decades of experience and share it with the Washington film community at the Sorrento Hotel. Rick has lent his name and talents to network TV shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Practice and Smallville and worked with Jamie Lee Curtis, Heath Ledger and John Carpenter.  This is a great opportunity to learn the ins and outs of working on in Hollywood, network TV and indies. Rick's latest project brings him to Washington to produce Fat Kid Rules the World with Matthew Lillard. Pre-sale tickets are on sale so buy yours today and save! Partner members can enter discount code "renewal" to save even more! Go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/188054  

 

Doors open at 6:30pm Monday August 1 at the Sorrento Hotel with the event begining at 7pm. After the discussion, guests are invited to continue the conversation at a wine reception hosted by the Washington Wine Commission. Don't miss out on this fantastic event! We'll see you there! 

 

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HAPPY HOUR AT SPITFIRE

  

Get ready for a change! Washington Filmworks in partnership with the Seattle Film + Music Office are going to revamp, rebuild and reboot the Industry Happy Hour event.  This month's Happy Hour is July 27 from 5:00 - 7:00 at Spitfire in Belltown. We'll be taking a hiatus in August and will return in September with an improved Happy Hour experience! Get ready for a new format involving guest speakers, a focused theme for each month, more involved integration of our three industries, and a brand new look to boot. Don't miss out on a chance to brag about your current project, share experiences and stories and help build a unified artistic community!  We'll see you there!

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WASHINGTON FILMWORKS WANTS YOU

 

Washington Filmworks is seeking an Intern!


Washington Filmworks (WF), is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (6) organization that offers production assistance to commercials, television and feature films shooting in Washington State as well as manages the production incentive program.  Currently, WF is seeking a part-time Intern with a minimum 3-month commitment of 20 hours per week.  Prior background in film not required, but individuals must be self-motivated with strong communication, computer, writing, and organizational/research skills.

Applicants must be enrolled in a post-secondary educational program leading to an undergraduate or graduate degree and in good standing at their college or university.  Students must retain their status until the end of the internship.    

 

Detailed Job Responsibilities Include

 

-       Contributions to the Washington Filmworks newsletter

-       Assist with grassroots lobby efforts for 2012 Renewal Campaign

-       Development and update of social websites (Facebook, Twitter)

-       Conduct Internet research on media/industry news/national incentive updates and information

-       Aid staff at industry events

-       Manage in-house database

-       General office administration  

 

Send a brief letter of interest, and resume to info@washingtonfilmworks.org.

 

The internship will be for Fall term, beginning September 1 2011.  

 

Please note that this is not a production internship.

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LOCATION OF THE MONTH

 

Washington Filmworks is proud to announce July's Location of the Month.  This featured location will help showcase the wealth of diversity in locations across our state.  If you have a location you'd like featured as a Location of the Month, please submit to us via info@washingtonfilmworks.org.

 

 This month we feature a Seattle landmark that boasts perhaps the best vista anywhere in the city.   

 

Kerry Park  was given to the city in 1927 and ever since then it has provided residents and visitors with views of Elliott Bay, Mt Rainer, the Seattle skyline and the islands that dot Puget Sound.  Kerry Park is owned by the City of Seattle. Filmmakers have long used Kerry Park and the view has been a part of 10 Things I Hate About You(1999), The Amazing Race and The Details (2009). 

 

For more information about using this iconic location, contact Chris Swenson at the Seattle Office of Film + Music.  The Film + Music Office can provide information, permits and parking.  The Office of FIlm + Music can be contacted via email:chris.swenson@seattle.gov
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AROUND THE TOWN

 

As a part of Washington Filmworks ongoing efforts to facilitate production and community interaction in the Washington film community here is some of the work we're involved in around the state.

 

As a part of Washington Filmworks ongoing efforts to facilitate production and community interaction in the Washington film community here is some of the work we're involved in around the state.

 

Washington Filmworks' Executive Director Amy Lillard was in attendance at the ZINO Investment Forum as a part of the film industry panel alongside colleagues from the artistic and creative community, to share her thoughts on the state of the industry.

 

Amy Lillard met with Bob Riggs to discuss plans for the future of Washington film. 

 

The Washington Filmworks office played host to Fat Kid Rules the World as the Indie comedy filmed their finale on Filmworks' rooftop deck.  Fat Kid's producer Rick Rosenthal will be on hand for Pulling Focus Monday August 1. 

 

Executive Director Amy Lillard meet with executives with the W Hotel in downtown Seattle to discuss partnerships for the upcoming year.   

 

Filmworks staff met with Kimberly McGregor, Production Manager at Victory Studios as Washington Filmworks continues to work to grow the film community and the role Filmworks will play moving forward.