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Five WA State filmmakers have been selected for the Washington Filmworks Above the Line Mentorship. These narrative and documentary filmmakers will take part in a six month mentorship aimed at moving their projects into production.
🔗 Get to know the participants at ow.ly/JXXP50ZUKiH
🔗 Get to know the participants at ow.ly/JXXP50ZUKiH
October 5, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Five WA State filmmakers have been selected for the Washington Filmworks Above the Line Mentorship. These narrative and documentary filmmakers will take part in a six month mentorship aimed at moving their projects into production.
🔗 Get to know the participants at ow.ly/JXXP50ZUKiH
🔗 Get to know the participants at ow.ly/JXXP50ZUKiH
After an overwhelming number of incredible applications, Washington Filmworks is proud to announce eight new Equity Committee members from across the state.
Get to know all the committee members at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/equity-commi...
Get to know all the committee members at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/equity-commi...
September 28, 2026 at 11:12 PM
After an overwhelming number of incredible applications, Washington Filmworks is proud to announce eight new Equity Committee members from across the state.
Get to know all the committee members at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/equity-commi...
Get to know all the committee members at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/equity-commi...
Join us in Seattle for a day of panel discussions on AI and film. You’ll learn how filmmakers are using AI, get a rundown on the latest hot topics, and connect with the local film community along the way.
September 20
9:30 a.m - 3 p.m.
Block 41, Seattle
Tickets $5
Tickets: filmworks.click4tix.com
September 20
9:30 a.m - 3 p.m.
Block 41, Seattle
Tickets $5
Tickets: filmworks.click4tix.com
September 3, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Join us in Seattle for a day of panel discussions on AI and film. You’ll learn how filmmakers are using AI, get a rundown on the latest hot topics, and connect with the local film community along the way.
September 20
9:30 a.m - 3 p.m.
Block 41, Seattle
Tickets $5
Tickets: filmworks.click4tix.com
September 20
9:30 a.m - 3 p.m.
Block 41, Seattle
Tickets $5
Tickets: filmworks.click4tix.com
📸 What a great night celebrating Washington filmmaking at the 13th Annual Location Managers Guild International Awards this weekend! Washington State was up for two awards for "Train Dreams" including Outstanding Locations in a Period Feature Film and Outstanding Film Commission.
August 26, 2026 at 12:30 AM
📸 What a great night celebrating Washington filmmaking at the 13th Annual Location Managers Guild International Awards this weekend! Washington State was up for two awards for "Train Dreams" including Outstanding Locations in a Period Feature Film and Outstanding Film Commission.
🚨 It’s the final countdown! The Small Budget Production Initiative Season 7 application window closes TODAY at 5 p.m.
🔗 Get your application in at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/small-budget...
Photo: Mary Russell
🔗 Get your application in at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/small-budget...
Photo: Mary Russell
August 24, 2026 at 7:11 PM
🚨 It’s the final countdown! The Small Budget Production Initiative Season 7 application window closes TODAY at 5 p.m.
🔗 Get your application in at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/small-budget...
Photo: Mary Russell
🔗 Get your application in at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/small-budget...
Photo: Mary Russell
Have you RSVP’d for the virtual Small Budget Production Initiative (SBPI) info session on Saturday, August 22? This is the FINAL info session before the application window closes!
🗓️ SBPI Virtual Info Session | Saturday, August 22 at 12 p.m.
🔗 RSVP at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/small-budget...
🗓️ SBPI Virtual Info Session | Saturday, August 22 at 12 p.m.
🔗 RSVP at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/small-budget...
August 20, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Have you RSVP’d for the virtual Small Budget Production Initiative (SBPI) info session on Saturday, August 22? This is the FINAL info session before the application window closes!
🗓️ SBPI Virtual Info Session | Saturday, August 22 at 12 p.m.
🔗 RSVP at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/small-budget...
🗓️ SBPI Virtual Info Session | Saturday, August 22 at 12 p.m.
🔗 RSVP at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/small-budget...
📸 These BTS photos from Small Budget Production Initiative (SBPI) project "The Last Cinnamon Roll" might leave you craving a sweet treat!
🎬 Applications for SBPI Season 7 are open now!
🎬 Applications for SBPI Season 7 are open now!
August 19, 2026 at 6:09 PM
📸 These BTS photos from Small Budget Production Initiative (SBPI) project "The Last Cinnamon Roll" might leave you craving a sweet treat!
🎬 Applications for SBPI Season 7 are open now!
🎬 Applications for SBPI Season 7 are open now!
📣 And we’re live! The Small Budget Production Initiative (SBPI) Season 7 application window is OPEN NOW through August 24.
Get the details, apply, or RSVP for the final info session at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/small-budget...
Photo: Outlier Imagery
Get the details, apply, or RSVP for the final info session at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/small-budget...
Photo: Outlier Imagery
August 17, 2026 at 6:21 PM
📣 And we’re live! The Small Budget Production Initiative (SBPI) Season 7 application window is OPEN NOW through August 24.
Get the details, apply, or RSVP for the final info session at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/small-budget...
Photo: Outlier Imagery
Get the details, apply, or RSVP for the final info session at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/small-budget...
Photo: Outlier Imagery
Curious about the Small Budget Production Initiative (SBPI)? Got burning questions ahead of the Season 7 application window? RSVP for a virtual info session!
🗓️ Friday, August 14 at 3 p.m.
🗓️ Saturday, August 22 at 12 p.m.
RSVP at www.washingtonfilmwo...
Photo: Siege Lehman
🗓️ Friday, August 14 at 3 p.m.
🗓️ Saturday, August 22 at 12 p.m.
RSVP at www.washingtonfilmwo...
Photo: Siege Lehman
August 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Curious about the Small Budget Production Initiative (SBPI)? Got burning questions ahead of the Season 7 application window? RSVP for a virtual info session!
🗓️ Friday, August 14 at 3 p.m.
🗓️ Saturday, August 22 at 12 p.m.
RSVP at www.washingtonfilmwo...
Photo: Siege Lehman
🗓️ Friday, August 14 at 3 p.m.
🗓️ Saturday, August 22 at 12 p.m.
RSVP at www.washingtonfilmwo...
Photo: Siege Lehman
📣 Season 7 of the Small Budget Production Initiative is here! Designed with WA filmmakers in mind, the program supports WA-led motion picture projects with budgets between $20,000 and $1M.
🗓️ RSVP for an upcoming virtual info session with WF staff at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/small-budget...
🗓️ RSVP for an upcoming virtual info session with WF staff at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/small-budget...
August 4, 2026 at 8:40 PM
📣 Season 7 of the Small Budget Production Initiative is here! Designed with WA filmmakers in mind, the program supports WA-led motion picture projects with budgets between $20,000 and $1M.
🗓️ RSVP for an upcoming virtual info session with WF staff at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/small-budget...
🗓️ RSVP for an upcoming virtual info session with WF staff at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/small-budget...
📽️ Washington Filmworks joined the packed crowd at @nwfilmforum.bsky.social for the premiere of "The Mermaid Ward" this week! It was wonderful to see this deeply personal Small Budget Production Initiative (SBPI) project on the big screen.
👀 Stay tuned for some big SBPI news coming soon!
👀 Stay tuned for some big SBPI news coming soon!
July 31, 2026 at 11:26 PM
📽️ Washington Filmworks joined the packed crowd at @nwfilmforum.bsky.social for the premiere of "The Mermaid Ward" this week! It was wonderful to see this deeply personal Small Budget Production Initiative (SBPI) project on the big screen.
👀 Stay tuned for some big SBPI news coming soon!
👀 Stay tuned for some big SBPI news coming soon!
What a great turnout at the Seattle 48 Hour Film Project Kickoff last week! We had a blast connecting and sharing our organization's offerings with filmmakers at Harbor Island Studios. We're always inspired by what you can create in just one weekend!
July 17, 2026 at 9:46 PM
What a great turnout at the Seattle 48 Hour Film Project Kickoff last week! We had a blast connecting and sharing our organization's offerings with filmmakers at Harbor Island Studios. We're always inspired by what you can create in just one weekend!
🏆 Hear the news? Washington Filmworks has been nominated for Outstanding Film Commission at the 13th Annual Location Managers Guild International Awards!
Read all about it in Variety here: variety.com/2026/artisan...
Read all about it in Variety here: variety.com/2026/artisan...
July 9, 2026 at 11:53 PM
🏆 Hear the news? Washington Filmworks has been nominated for Outstanding Film Commission at the 13th Annual Location Managers Guild International Awards!
Read all about it in Variety here: variety.com/2026/artisan...
Read all about it in Variety here: variety.com/2026/artisan...
📣 Washington Filmworks is recruiting Equity Committee members! We're looking for members with the following roles:
🎬 Emerging and established ATL talent
⚡ Emerging and established BTL crew
🏢 Production resource businesses
To be considered, apply at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/about-us/wor...
🎬 Emerging and established ATL talent
⚡ Emerging and established BTL crew
🏢 Production resource businesses
To be considered, apply at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/about-us/wor...
July 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM
📣 Washington Filmworks is recruiting Equity Committee members! We're looking for members with the following roles:
🎬 Emerging and established ATL talent
⚡ Emerging and established BTL crew
🏢 Production resource businesses
To be considered, apply at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/about-us/wor...
🎬 Emerging and established ATL talent
⚡ Emerging and established BTL crew
🏢 Production resource businesses
To be considered, apply at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/about-us/wor...
Executive Director Amy Lillard recently traveled to New York, meeting with filmmakers, production companies, and industry leaders. These discussions confirm what we've already been hearing — filmmakers want to keep projects stateside, and WA's robust offerings position us as a competitive option.
June 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Executive Director Amy Lillard recently traveled to New York, meeting with filmmakers, production companies, and industry leaders. These discussions confirm what we've already been hearing — filmmakers want to keep projects stateside, and WA's robust offerings position us as a competitive option.
📽️ Join incentive project "Passenger" on the road for this behind the scenes video!
📍 The horror thriller from Paramount Pictures was filmed entirely in WA and is one of the largest studio productions to ever participate in the state's Motion Picture Competitiveness Program.
youtu.be/kQmjfnTnZfA
📍 The horror thriller from Paramount Pictures was filmed entirely in WA and is one of the largest studio productions to ever participate in the state's Motion Picture Competitiveness Program.
youtu.be/kQmjfnTnZfA
Passenger | Behind the Scenes with Washington Filmworks
YouTube video by Washington Filmworks
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June 23, 2026 at 7:39 PM
📽️ Join incentive project "Passenger" on the road for this behind the scenes video!
📍 The horror thriller from Paramount Pictures was filmed entirely in WA and is one of the largest studio productions to ever participate in the state's Motion Picture Competitiveness Program.
youtu.be/kQmjfnTnZfA
📍 The horror thriller from Paramount Pictures was filmed entirely in WA and is one of the largest studio productions to ever participate in the state's Motion Picture Competitiveness Program.
youtu.be/kQmjfnTnZfA
🏁 Catch the Indy 500 this spring? You may have spotted some Washington State locations in this Firestone commercial incentive project!
🎥 Commercials filming anywhere in WA are eligible to apply for the Production Incentive Program. Get the details at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/funding/prod...
🎥 Commercials filming anywhere in WA are eligible to apply for the Production Incentive Program. Get the details at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/funding/prod...
June 12, 2026 at 10:08 PM
🏁 Catch the Indy 500 this spring? You may have spotted some Washington State locations in this Firestone commercial incentive project!
🎥 Commercials filming anywhere in WA are eligible to apply for the Production Incentive Program. Get the details at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/funding/prod...
🎥 Commercials filming anywhere in WA are eligible to apply for the Production Incentive Program. Get the details at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/funding/prod...
📺 Tune in to KBTC PBS tomorrow, June 11 to catch all three episodes of "Seattle: A History in Short Stories!"
🎞️ This Small Budget Production Initiative series tells the story of Seattle from the earliest days through the transformative events, people, and communities that define the region today.
🎞️ This Small Budget Production Initiative series tells the story of Seattle from the earliest days through the transformative events, people, and communities that define the region today.
June 10, 2026 at 11:37 PM
📺 Tune in to KBTC PBS tomorrow, June 11 to catch all three episodes of "Seattle: A History in Short Stories!"
🎞️ This Small Budget Production Initiative series tells the story of Seattle from the earliest days through the transformative events, people, and communities that define the region today.
🎞️ This Small Budget Production Initiative series tells the story of Seattle from the earliest days through the transformative events, people, and communities that define the region today.
Washington Filmworks is excited to announce the projects conditionally approved by our Board of Directors in Season 6 of the Small Budget Production Initiative (SBPI).
🔗 Learn more about the program at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/small-budget...
🔗 Learn more about the program at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/small-budget...
May 27, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Washington Filmworks is excited to announce the projects conditionally approved by our Board of Directors in Season 6 of the Small Budget Production Initiative (SBPI).
🔗 Learn more about the program at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/small-budget...
🔗 Learn more about the program at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/small-budget...
What better way to cap off the 2026 Seattle International Film Festival than with a filmmaker mixer? Thanks to SIFF for giving us an excuse to connect with our wonderful community of creatives this weekend!
May 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM
What better way to cap off the 2026 Seattle International Film Festival than with a filmmaker mixer? Thanks to SIFF for giving us an excuse to connect with our wonderful community of creatives this weekend!
We're still beaming from our recent Spotlight event in Seattle, bringing documentary and narrative filmmakers from the Above the Line Education Forum and Mentorship programs together for a culminating celebration. This was such an inspiring day — we can't wait to do it again next year!
May 19, 2026 at 7:23 PM
We're still beaming from our recent Spotlight event in Seattle, bringing documentary and narrative filmmakers from the Above the Line Education Forum and Mentorship programs together for a culminating celebration. This was such an inspiring day — we can't wait to do it again next year!
We love @siffnews.bsky.social season! From opening night to industry parties, we've enjoyed connecting with filmmakers and industry professionals during this celebration of cinema. And the festivities aren't over! The festival runs through May 17 with screenings all over Seattle.
May 12, 2026 at 7:37 PM
We love @siffnews.bsky.social season! From opening night to industry parties, we've enjoyed connecting with filmmakers and industry professionals during this celebration of cinema. And the festivities aren't over! The festival runs through May 17 with screenings all over Seattle.
Thanks to everyone who joined us in Seattle for our Perspectives on Independent Film Today panel! It was an insightful conversation, and we're grateful to these filmmakers from Washington, California, and New York for sharing their outlooks and experiences with the community.
May 11, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Thanks to everyone who joined us in Seattle for our Perspectives on Independent Film Today panel! It was an insightful conversation, and we're grateful to these filmmakers from Washington, California, and New York for sharing their outlooks and experiences with the community.
Reminder that this incredible panel takes place Sunday, May 3!
Registration is free, but required for entry.
🗓️ Sunday May 3, 2026
⏰ 12-2pm
📍 115 Bell St, Seattle, WA 98121
🔗 Register at forms.gle/chN6TJnvRJrE...
Registration is free, but required for entry.
🗓️ Sunday May 3, 2026
⏰ 12-2pm
📍 115 Bell St, Seattle, WA 98121
🔗 Register at forms.gle/chN6TJnvRJrE...
April 29, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Reminder that this incredible panel takes place Sunday, May 3!
Registration is free, but required for entry.
🗓️ Sunday May 3, 2026
⏰ 12-2pm
📍 115 Bell St, Seattle, WA 98121
🔗 Register at forms.gle/chN6TJnvRJrE...
Registration is free, but required for entry.
🗓️ Sunday May 3, 2026
⏰ 12-2pm
📍 115 Bell St, Seattle, WA 98121
🔗 Register at forms.gle/chN6TJnvRJrE...
Washington Filmworks took location managers and industry professionals on a FAM (familiarization) tour of rural Yakima Valley this April. The group spent two days touring incredible film friendly locations, getting a firsthand view of all this region has to offer productions.
April 28, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Washington Filmworks took location managers and industry professionals on a FAM (familiarization) tour of rural Yakima Valley this April. The group spent two days touring incredible film friendly locations, getting a firsthand view of all this region has to offer productions.