When you think of a movie set, you likely picture a Hollywood studio lot filled with lights, cameras, and lots of set pieces. The set of Cheap AF is unassuming, taking over the Vue Lounge in Belltown. From the street, you wouldn’t know a feature production is filming inside unless… [ Keep reading ]
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Eproval, a new online Special Events permitting software that makes it easier to get a special events permit. This shift to a software-based application and permitting system modernizes and streamlines all aspects of the process. Using Eproval will save event organizers a… [ Keep reading ]
We’re excited to share that qualifying commercials filming anywhere in Washington state are now eligible for funding through the Washington Filmworks Production Incentive Program. Commercial film productions can receive 30%-40% cash back on money spent in Seattle. “This changes everything,” said Motion State’s Corey Koniniec, who noted that a recent… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Today, Rita Meher and Tasveer Film Festival and Market were awarded the 2025 Mayor’s Film Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film. During the opening night gala for the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF), Rita Meher and Tasveer Film Festival and Market were recognized for their contributions to the… [ Keep reading ]
It’s our mission to attract, grow, and keep film production in Seattle. In partnership with Seattle Center, we activated the M5 Creative building (401 Mercer Street) for temporary use for film production and office space, conferences, workshops, controlled events, and filming. This provides a central, accessible, film-centered space for filmmakers… [ Keep reading ]
The sun was shining down on Occidental Mall in Pioneer Square as we set the stage – quite literally – for our third MXR:SEA workshop. The August workshop focused on the music industry and is one of a six-part series of workshops bringing Seattle’s creative economy professionals together for networking,… [ Keep reading ]
We’re thrilled to relaunch “The Mixer” program with MXR:SEA on June 27 at the M5 Creative Building. This is the first in a series of free in-person workshops and industry networking events designed to support small businesses, entrepreneurs, and those who work in Seattle’s creative economy. These events aim to… [ Keep reading ]
We’re excited to bring back “The Mixer” program to help small businesses in the creative economy. Through the Request for Qualifications process, we’re looking for a production consultant or producing firm team to help us relaunch this program in 2024. The contract runs through December 2024 and is budgeted for… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s creative industry—including the arts, film, and music—is part of what makes our region unique. The industry includes more than 60 different occupations that represent 250,000 jobs in the metro area. To help us better understand how this industry has grown and changed in the last five years, we’re updating… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Office of Economic Development is now accepting applications and nominations to seat new commissioners representing 11 film industry-related disciplines. The Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) is accepting applications and nominations to establish an 11-member film commission. Applications and nominations will be accepted online from March 2 through… Filed Under: Bottom Line
