Washington Filmworks

?? It’s time for another Round-Up highlighting upcoming festivals, opportunities, and community happenings. Check out all the great events coming up below! ? Spokane Film Project’s 10th Annual Meeting is open to the public and will take place Wednesday, March 12. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the film community! ? March’s INSIDE SCOOP film talk presented by the Seattle Film Commission is happening Wednesday, March 12! Head to M5 Creative in Seattle to learn from a panel of experts on AI & immersive storytelling. ? The Seattle Asian American Film Festival is now accepting short film submissions from the Pacific Northwest! Submit a film by the deadline on March 15.? ? Scarecrow Academy presents "Visions of America on Film," a free weekly online discussion series hosted by Robert Horton! Register at scarecrowvideo.org.? ? Get to know the archivists from Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound at the next Seattle Documentary Association Happy Hour! The event will take place March 20 at Fremont Brewing in Columbia City. ? Tickets are on sale now for the Seattle Jewish Film Festival, taking place March 22 - April 8. The festival is celebrating its 30th year of illuminating powerful stories. ? Post Alley Film Festival is a day full of woman-centric; eccentric short films from around the block and around the world. The fest takes place in Seattle on March 29 and tickets are available now. ? Catch some of your favorite PNW movies (including Washington Filmworks incentive project “Safety Not Guaranteed”) on the big screen at Seattle’s Central Cinema for their “It Came From the PNW” series! Tickets available now. ? Seattle Office of Arts in Culture and Seattle Department of Transportation are seeking two artists for a unique residency program in Seattle’s historic bridge towers. Apply by April 15 for this animation residency! #FilmInWA #KeepFilmInWA #FilmInWashington #WashingtonFilmworks

?? “Washington film industry flourishes with new funding” - Washington Business Magazine Washington Filmworks was featured in the cover story of the latest edition of AWB's Washington Business Magazine. Check it out at https://ow.ly/LS9N50Ve73m Association of Washington Business Motion State #FilmInWA #KeepFilmInWA #FilmInWashington #WashingtonFilmworks

?? Film Day 2025 was a resounding success! Alongside this year’s community email campaign, Washington Filmworks staff took elected officials on a road trip adventure at the Capitol Building in Olympia, highlighting the positive impact of our state's film industry and sharing the incredible projects that have filmed across all regions of Washington. Over 300 elected officials, legislative aides, and Capitol staff took part and joined us in celebrating Washington's film industry. Thank you to our partners across the state who helped support this event. ?? Want to see more photos? Check out the gallery at https://ow.ly/aWPM50Ve6oE #KeepFilmInWA

?? Thank you to all who helped make Film Day 2025 a success, including our film community who emailed their state legislators and our partners across the state who helped support our in-person advocacy event in Olympia. Your efforts have made an impact on Washington’s film industry! Special thanks to: State of Washington Tourism Port of Seattle Godspeed Cine LLC Kris Boustedt Washington State Department of Commerce Boehm’s Candies Visit Walla Walla Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce Skagit Tourism Bureau Experience Olympia & Beyond Marie Shimada Visit Chelan County Yakima Valley Tourism Visit Issaquah Tri County Economic Development District #KeepFilmInWA

?? “Filmmakers say state incentive program boosted local productions” - KOMO News Did you catch Executive Director Amy Lillard on KOMO this weekend? She spoke with reporter Chris Daniels to discuss how our state’s incentives are working to bring filmmaking to Washington. Check out the video at https://ow.ly/FxaT50VbtlU #FilmInWA #KeepFilmInWA #FilmInWashington #WashingtonFilmworks

?? Film Day 2025 is TODAY! Be an advocate for film and send an email to your state elected officials sharing why the film industry is important in Washington. ?? Elected officials want to hear your thoughts and opinions because you live or work in their district. Not sure what to write about? Facts and figures don't always stick, but personal stories do! Tell them your story, who you are, your role in the film industry, and why supporting film is important to you. Short and sweet is A-OK! Not sure how to find your legislators and their contact info? Use the handy tools available at keepfilminwa.com. You got this! ?? District Finder: https://ow.ly/1cyN50V9ECC? ?? Know Your Legislators: https://ow.ly/kmCu50V9ECG? ?? How to Lobby: https://ow.ly/Gt8Y50V9ECN? ?? Fact Sheet: https://ow.ly/qqpE50V9ECR? #KeepFilmInWA

? REMINDER — The Small Budget Production Initiative Season 4 application window closes 5pm on Friday, March 7. Ready to apply? Use the link below to learn more and submit your application. ??? Friday, March 7 | 5pm ?? Apply: https://ow.ly/aK0h50V9CIZ #FilmInWA #KeepFilmInWA #FilmInWashington #WashingtonFilmworks

? The FINAL Small Budget Production Initiative Season 4 virtual info session is Friday, February 28! RSVP to join Washington Filmworks staff and learn more about the application window, which closes March 7. ??? Friday, February 28 | 5-6pm ?? RSVP: https://ow.ly/ax9u50V81PX #FilmInWA #KeepFilmInWA #FilmInWashington #WashingtonFilmworks

?? Film Day 2025 is Tuesday, March 4! This year, advocate from the comfort of your living room and send an email to your state elected officials sharing why the film industry is important in Washington. ?? Elected officials want to hear your thoughts and opinions because you live or work in their district. Not sure what to write about? Facts and figures don't always stick, but personal stories do! Tell them your story, who you are, your role in the film industry, and why supporting film is important to you. Short and sweet is A-OK! Not sure how to find your legislators and their contact info? Use the handy tools available at keepfilminwa.com! ?? District Finder: https://ow.ly/amNP50V6AFT ?? Know Your Legislators: https://ow.ly/c8cc50V6AFS ?? How to Lobby: https://ow.ly/s7ra50V6AFP ?? Fact Sheet: https://ow.ly/AfCM50V6AFQ #KeepFilmInWA

?? Applications are now open for Season 4 of the Small Budget Production Initiative! Ready to apply? Use the link below to learn more and submit your application before the window closes on Friday, March 7. ?? https://ow.ly/4I7450V5LSW #FilmInWA #KeepFilmInWA #FilmInWashington #WashingtonFilmworks