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Washington Filmworks @wafilmworks.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 Last call to apply for the Washington Filmworks Above the Line Education Forum! Applications close Monday, October 27.

🔗 Apply at www.washingtonfilmwo...

Washington Filmworks @wafilmworks.bsky.social · 4d

📊 Data is vital to telling the story of film in Washington, and there’s a simple way you can help! Let the Film Office know what you’ve been working on using the Tell Us About Your Project form at washingtonfilmworks.org/resources

📸 Slothberg Productions

Washington Filmworks @wafilmworks.bsky.social · 4d

🎥 We're gearing up for our Above the Line Mentorship Kick-Off this weekend. In anticipation, let's hear from some past mentors!

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Washington Filmworks @wafilmworks.bsky.social · 5d

Washington Filmworks incentive project Train Dreams is pulling into Seattle! 🚂✨

Join us October 29 @ 7:30pm at SIFF Cinema Downtown for a special screening of this WA-filmed gem and nominee for Seattle Film Critics Society Pacific Northwest Awards.

Grab your tickets at www.siff.net/programs-and...

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Washington Filmworks @wafilmworks.bsky.social · 6d

⏰ Last chance to join a virtual info session before Above the Line Education Forum applications close on October 27!

RSVP to join Washington Filmworks staff on Wednesday, October 22 at 12pm at washingtonfilmworks.fillout.com/t/d9veyo8MpSus

Washington Filmworks @wafilmworks.bsky.social · 10d

📣 Applications are NOW OPEN for the Above the Line Education Forum, an online business of film skills program for early to mid-career Washington producers and directors from historically underrepresented communities!

Learn more and apply at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/above-the-li... before Oct 27

Washington Filmworks @wafilmworks.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Spokane last week for Behind the Scenes with Washington Filmworks! We had a wonderful time sharing the work we do and connecting with some new and familiar faces.

Washington Filmworks @wafilmworks.bsky.social · 12d

📸 The State of Washington Tourism Conference was full of big moments. We met with Film Liaisons from across the state, debuted a new toolkit, and celebrated WF Board member John Cooper’s induction into the Tourism Hall of Leadership.

💙 Thanks to State of Washington Tourism for having us!

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SIFF @siffnews.bsky.social · 12d

Set in the PNW during early 20th century, TRAIN DREAMS stars Joel Edgerton as a humble laborer immersed in a rapidly changing world of natural splendor & voracious industry.

With @wafilmworks.bsky.social support, TRAIN DREAMS plays 10/29 as a nominee for @seattlecritics.bsky.social’s PNW Awards!

PNW Awards: Train Dreams

Set in the Pacific Northwest during the first decades of the 20th century, director Clint Bentley’s beguiling adaptation of Pulitzer Prize finalist Denis Johnson’s novella stars Joel Edgerton as a humble labourer immersed in a rapidly changing world of natural splendour and voracious industry.

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Washington Filmworks @wafilmworks.bsky.social · 17d

Executive Director Amy Lillard recently travelled to New York City to meet with a variety of industry professionals including financing executives, talent agents and an indie film production company. Her takeaway? Washington's cash back incentive program is competitive with those on the East Coast.

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Washington Filmworks @wafilmworks.bsky.social · 19d

Behind the Scenes with Washington Filmworks: Spokane Edition is TOMORROW, October 9! Have you RSVP’d? We can’t wait to see you all at the Magic Lantern Theatre!

🗓️ Thursday, October 9
⏰ Doors at 5pm | Event at 5:30pm
📍 Magic Lantern Theatre, Spokane, WA
🔗 RSVP at forms.gle/GfeUp7cqz7HK...

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Washington Filmworks @wafilmworks.bsky.social · 19d

Three Washington State documentary filmmakers have been selected for the Above the Line Mentorship. Recent graduates of the Education Forum, these filmmakers will embark on a six month mentorship.

🔗 Get to know the documentary mentees at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/above-the-li...

Washington Filmworks @wafilmworks.bsky.social · 20d

⏰ Want to learn more about the upcoming Above the Line Education Forum? The first virtual info session with Washington Filmworks staff takes place this Tuesday, October 7 at 6pm. RSVP at washingtonfilmworks.fillout.com/t/d9veyo8MpSus

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Washington Filmworks @wafilmworks.bsky.social · 26d

Our Film Office is here for you. We offer individualized support to all projects filming in Washington State — incentive or not! Whether your film is in the works or wrapped and ready for distribution, get connected at washingtonfilmworks.org/resources

📸 Wondercamp

Washington Filmworks @wafilmworks.bsky.social · 27d

Catch the news? Washington Filmworks incentive project "Cheap AF" starring Arden Cho (KPop Demon Hunters) and Margaret Cho (Dying for Sex) kicked off filming this month in Seattle!

Find the full Deadline article at washingtonfilmworks.org/in-the-news

Washington Filmworks @wafilmworks.bsky.social · 28d

📣 Applications open soon for the Above the Line Education Forum, an online educational program for early to mid-career Washington producers and directors from historically underrepresented communities.

Learn more and RSVP for an upcoming info session at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/above-the-li...

Washington Filmworks @wafilmworks.bsky.social · Sep 27

📣 Hey Spokane, have you RSVP'd for Behind the Scenes with Washington Filmworks? Join us on Thursday, October 9 to check out a fresh marketing tool and get to know the team leads working to make WA a standout destination for film.

📍 Magic Lantern Theatre

🔗 RSVP at forms.gle/GfeUp7cqz7...

Washington Filmworks @wafilmworks.bsky.social · Sep 25

📣 It’s time for another Round-Up! Swipe through to discover upcoming opportunities and community happenings. Find event links and even more opportunities to connect on our Community Events Calendar at www.washingtonfilmworks.org/events

Washington Filmworks @wafilmworks.bsky.social · Sep 19

📸 Commercial filming is ramping up in Washington’s production hubs following our recent expansion of incentive eligibility. Last weekend, Washington Filmworks and local officials visited a set in Tacoma for a behind the scenes look at the commercial incentive in action.

Washington Filmworks @wafilmworks.bsky.social · Sep 18

We would like to make you aware of new resources available for Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5814, which added new business activities to the definition of retail sales. Businesses will be required to begin collecting sales tax on these services on October 1. Learn more: conta.cc/4nfTLqg

Washington Filmworks @wafilmworks.bsky.social · Sep 17

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Washington Filmworks @wafilmworks.bsky.social · Sep 16

Hey Spokane, let's get together! Join us October 9 for Behind the Scenes with Washington Filmworks. We’ll share a fresh marketing tool and give you the chance to get to know the team leads working to make WA a standout destination for film.

📍 Magic Lantern Theatre

🔗 RSVP: forms.gle/GfeUp7cqz7HK...

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Washington Filmworks @wafilmworks.bsky.social · Aug 28

🔪 Spokane-filmed horror flick “213 Bones” is KILLING IT in the UK with a sold out premiere at FrightFest 2025 in London! While we eagerly await the film’s homecoming, join us for a behind the scenes look on set with this incentive project.

🎥 youtu.be/l_OjPAz0daE

Washington Filmworks: Behind the Scenes with 213 Bones

YouTube video by Washington Filmworks

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Washington Filmworks @wafilmworks.bsky.social · Aug 26

📸 Big thanks to "A Dying Art" for welcoming us on set at Harbor Island Studios this weekend! We loved getting a behind the scenes look at this Small Budget Production Initiative film in the making.

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Washington Filmworks @wafilmworks.bsky.social · Aug 17

⏰ LAST CALL! The Small Budget Production Initiative Season 5 application window for projects at any funding stage closes Monday, August 18 at 5pm.

Apply at www.washingtonfilmwo...

📸 Photo by Siege Lehman on set with SBPI project “Fat Boi”