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WashingtonFilmworks

Bringing motion picture production to Washington State since 2007.

Washington Filmworks (WF) is the private 501(c)(6) non-profit organization that manages the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program as well as a variety of resources for the creative industries in Washington State.

09/03/2026

Artificial intelligence is all over the headlines these days. From AI-supported workflows to image generation, this emerging technology has already worked its way onto film sets across the globe.

Join us in Seattle for a day of panel discussions on AI and film designed to cut through all the noise. 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.

Whether you're all in on AI or consider yourself a skeptic, we look forward to learning alongside you. Bring your curiosity and burning questions!

🗓️ Sunday, September 20
⏰ 9:30 a.m - 3 p.m.
📍 Block 41, Seattle, WA
🎟️ Tickets $5

All proceeds will be donated to the City of Spokane’s H.O.M.E. Starts Here Fund, supporting community members impacted by the Spokane fires. Coffee, pastries, and lunch will be provided.

Purchase your ticket at https://ow.ly/HGs150ZIWjH

08/26/2026

📸 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. We were proud to see Washington’s incredible locations — and the people who help bring them to the screen — recognized alongside some of the best location work in the industry!

08/20/2026

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 https://ow.ly/hBXv50ZC5JZ

🎬 Designed with local filmmakers in mind, the SBPI incentive program supports Washington-led motion picture projects with budgets between $20,000 and $1M. The Season 7 application window will be open August 17-24.

08/19/2026

📸 These BTS photos from Small Budget Production Initiative (SBPI) project "The Last Cinnamon Roll" might leave you craving a sweet treat! This Washington-filmed short has screened at Palm Springs International ShortFest, Seattle International Film Festival, Fantastic Fest, and more.

🎬 Applications for SBPI Season 7 are open now!

08/17/2026

📣 And we’re live! The Small Budget Production Initiative (SBPI) Season 7 application window is OPEN NOW!

🎬 Designed with local filmmakers in mind, the SBPI incentive program supports Washington-led motion picture projects with budgets between $20,000 and $1M.

🗓️ The Season 7 application window will be open August 17-24.

Get the details, apply, or RSVP for the final info session at https://ow.ly/nIp750ZAC8x

Photo: Outlier Imagery

08/11/2026

Curious about the Small Budget Production Initiative (SBPI)? Got burning questions ahead of the Season 7 application window? RSVP for a virtual info session with Washington Filmworks staff!

🗓️ Friday, August 14 at 3 p.m.
🗓️ Saturday, August 22 at 12 p.m.

🎬 Designed with local filmmakers in mind, the SBPI incentive program supports Washington-led motion picture projects with budgets between $20,000 and $1M. The Season 7 application window will be open August 17-24.

RSVP for an info session and get the details at https://ow.ly/XnZR50ZyeiO

Photo: Siege Lehman

08/04/2026

📣 Hey local filmmakers, Season 7 of the Small Budget Production Initiative (SBPI) is here! Designed with Washington State filmmakers in mind, the SBPI incentive program supports Washington-led motion picture projects with budgets between $20,000 and $1M.

💸 While fully funded projects can apply at any time, no funding is needed to apply during open application windows. If approved for the program, Washington Filmworks can provide an early stage funding commitment and act as ‘first money in’ to help facilitate additional project fundraising.

🗓️ The Season 7 application window will be open August 17-24. Want to know more? Get your questions answered in real time at an upcoming virtual info session with Washington Filmworks staff:
Friday, August 14 at 3 p.m.
Saturday, August 22 at 12 p.m.

RSVP for an info session and find program details at https://ow.ly/iAqW50ZwlJA

07/31/2026

📽️ Washington Filmworks joined the packed crowd at Northwest Film Forum for a work in progress sneak peek at "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!

07/17/2026

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!

07/09/2026

🏆 Hear the news? Washington Filmworks has been nominated for Outstanding Film Commission at the 13th Annual Location Managers Guild International Awards! We are honored to be recognized for our work with incentive project "Train Dreams" and look forward to Washington State sharing the spotlight during the August 22 award ceremony.

Read all about it in Variety here: https://ow.ly/tSsa50Zmg0y

Address

1411 4th Avenue, Suite 1000
Seattle, WA
98101

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12062640667

Website

http://www.washingtonfilmworks.org/

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