Seattle Office of Film + Music

03/28/2023

Are you a storyteller who is social media savvy? We're looking for a Digital Media Specialist to join our Communications team! 💻

In this role, you will:
• Contribute to content creation, implementation and analysis of OED’s digital media strategy.
• Manage internal and external online platforms, including websites, social media accounts, and newsletter.
• Develop and support communication projects such as program launches, media campaigns, and multi-media projects that tell the story of OED and our community partners

📅 Applications are due on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 4 p.m.

For more information and to apply ➡️ governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/3975598/digital-media-specialist.

02/08/2023

Discover the impact of the film industry on Seattle's economy in our latest blog post. Get a comprehensive look at the films shot here in 2022 and see how Seattle is becoming a hub for talented filmmakers and actors. Don't miss out on this exciting 2022 recap!

Read more on our blog: https://bottomline.seattle.gov/2023/01/26/film-in-seattle-2022-recap/

12/14/2022

Seattle Music Commission Vice Chair Daniel Pak has been inducted in the Asian Hall of Fame!

Daniel Pak is the frontman for Kore Ionz, a reggae band in Seattle, as well as the vice chair of the Seattle Music Commission (SMC). Daniel's non-profit record label and music program, Totem Star, provides Seattle youth with a space to produce and record music and be mentored by industry professionals.

Congratulations, Daniel!

Read more:

Daniel Pak is one of 22 people being inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame this year.

06/18/2022

🎶 Join Mayor Bruce Harrell and City of Seattle Government at the One Seattle Juneteenth concert as we celebrate the Juneteenth Federal holiday.

This FREE concert celebrates and centers Negro Spirituals and the diverse musical traditions that have creatively evolved from them including gospel music, jazz, R&B and hip hop.

📅 Sunday, June 19, 6 p.m.
📍 McCaw Hall (321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109)
➡️ RSVP: one-seattle.ticketleap.com/juneteenth.

Created in collaboration with the Office of Arts & Culture Seattle and community churches.

05/21/2022

Join us at The Mixer presented by the Seattle Music Commission on Tuesday, 5/24, at 5:30 p.m.!

Event details:
🎵 Hear about the Commission’s plans for the year, provide feedback on priorities for the local music community and network with creatives across industry sectors.
📍 Trinity Nightclub, 107 Occidental Avenue S.
🆓 Free, open to the public and 21+ only.

✅ Register here: http://ow.ly/UGT750JcGTg.

04/28/2022

📽️ Are you interested in working in the film industry? Join us at SIFF Cinema Uptown for the second installment of The Roadshow Series: Focus on Film this Saturday, 4/30.

Attend a FREE session of NFFTY 2022: A discussion with Seattle-based filmmaker Wes Hurley and producer Mischa Jakupcak.

Agenda:
💻12:30-1:30 p.m.: Hybrid event (in-person and virtual options) for discussion and Q&A.
🤩1:30-3 p.m.: Networking and refreshments will be in-person on the rooftop of the nearby Mediterranean Inn with special guest mentors Aaron Jin, Abie Ekenezar, Amy Piñon, Maria Gargiulo and Tony Becerra.

This FREE event is brought to you by National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY), Office of Arts & Culture Seattle and Seattle Office of Economic Development.

Information and registration link ➡️ bit.ly/filmroadshow.

04/19/2022

📢 Grant opportunity for Seattle-based individual artists and curators 📢

Applications for Office of Arts & Culture Seattle’ 2023 CityArtist grant are now open! This cycle, dancers/choreographers, musicians/composers or theater-makers (including playwrights) can apply for funding in the research, development, and presentation of their work. Awarded artists will need to offer a public presentation within Seattle city limits.

Deadline: April 27, 2022, 5 pm Pacific.

Learn more about the application process and sign up for workshops:
https://www.seattle.gov/arts/opportunities/current-calls-and-funding

[📸: Cherdonna Shinatra's "DITCH" by Jenny Peterson]

04/14/2022

Our partners at SIFF will be kicking off the 48th Seattle International Film Festival today!

is presenting the best international and independent films from around the world from April 14-24. Festival will be happening in person and virtually — join us!

📽️ Seek new cinema at siff.net/festival.

04/08/2022

🎉 Celebrate the launch of Seattle Restored! 🎉

You can shop the pop-up market’s small businesses and experience the artwork from the entrepreneurs and creatives selected for the program at the Seattle Restored Launch Party this Saturday from 2-6 p.m.!

Details:
📅 Saturday, April 9, 2-6 p.m. (short presentation at 3:15 p.m.)
📍 Location: 2+U, 1201 2nd Avenue
🤩 The event is free, open to the public and all ages
✅ Register at ow.ly/tJRu50IEy9l

Seattle Restore matches 30+ vacant Seattle storefronts with pop-up shops and art installations. The program is brought to you by the Seattle Office of Economic Development, Seattle Good Business Network and Shunpike.

More information about the program at seattlerestored.org.

03/23/2022

🎶 Join us this Saturday at The Roadshow Series: Charting a Career in the Music Industry!

Event features an overview of music industry fundamentals, speed mentorship, takeaway materials and live music! Get advice and networking opportunities with industry leaders, mentors and artists.

🤩This is a FREE hybrid event (in-person and virtual).
📅 Saturday, 3/26, 2-4:30 p.m.
✅RSVP and more info at bit.ly/smcroadshow1.

Proudly presented by Office of Arts & Culture Seattle, Seattle Office of Economic Development, and the Seattle Music Commission.