Posted 31 July, 2007 in Washington
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1) Does your state offer tax incentives? YES
a) Details including percentage? - Washington State is pleased to announce a new film incentive offering up to a 20% return on qualified in-state expenditures. Managed by WashingtonFilmWorks, the program offers funding assistance to commercials, television and feature films shooting in Washington State.Funding assistance up to 20% of in-state film related expenditure . $1 million cap per production
b) Spending thresholds:
i) $500,000 Feature Film
ii) $300,000 Television Productiona
iii) $250,000 Commercials
Applications and complete information at http://www.WashingtonFilmWorks.org
2) Are there cash rebates offered?
a) Labor - yes
b) Cap per production? $1 million cap per production
Note: Film office has been asked to notify FilmUSA if there are any changes or annual limits have been reached.
3) Is there a minimum spend requirement per production?
Spending thresholds:
i) $500,000 Feature Films
ii) $300,000 Television Productions
iii) $250,000 Commercials
4) Are there sales tax discounts?
Sales Tax Exemptions
i) Sales and Use Taxes off Rental Equipment and Purchase of Services
ii) All taxes off vehicles used in production
http://www.filmwashington.com/incentives/index.html
5) Are there hotel tax discounts? - Hotel/Motel Tax Exemption with 30 consecutive day stay - must apply beforehand - http://www.filmwashington.com/incentives/index.html
6) Are there any state or local fees offered at no charge? City of Seattle offers $25/day permit fee including Seattle owned property. $25/day permits including city owned property. http://www.seattle.gov/filmandmusic/
7) Indie Discount Deal: For productions with budgets between $500,000 - $3 million
i) 30 - 70% off below-the-line costs from participating vendors
ii) Productions qualified through the Washington State Film Office
iii) Call Film Office for participating vendors
iv) Seattle permits $25/day including city owned property
http://www.filmwashington.com/incentives/index.html
Is your state a “right to work state”? - No
9) Crew base:
a) Number of union crews (i.e. - how many productions can be served?) - 1-1/2 solid IATSE crews. http://www.iatse488.com/
b) Number of non-union crews - Large community of talented independent film crew.
c) Allowances to bring crew from out-of state (union cooperation) - Outside crew works here all the time, no problem. And there is a Reciproal Agreement between Seattle Local 488 and Vancouver’s IA local 891 that allows production to being up to 20% of their crew across the border without having to establish distinguished merit.
d) Crew contact information
http://www.iatse488.com/
http://www.nwfilm.com
www.filmguideseattle.com
Washington State Film Office has resumes and crew lists on file. Call 206-256-6151 or email WaFilm@cted.wa.gov.
10) Do you have sound stages?
a) How many, size, website? - No major sound stage complexes - warehouses and large naval base hangars available, There are a few commercial size stages.
b) Alternatives to sound stages (warehouses, etc)? Yes
c) Proximity to city center - Warehouses and naval base located conveniently within Seattle city limits.
11) Do you have equipment houses in your state? - Seattle is a full service production center. Spokane is growing as well.
a) Please specify grip/electric/camera/vehicles, etc. - Yes, we have equipment houses ready to supply you with everything you need for your next project.
http://www.nwfilm.com
http://www.filmguideseattle.com
b) Where are they located? - Near Seattle and Spokane.
12) Do you have film and/or sound labs in your state? Yes, we have experienced full service labs that cover all aspects of post-production located mainly in Seattle & Spokane areas. Seattle is also in the top 5 of scoring cities in the world.
http://www.nwfilm.com
http://www.filmguideseattle.com
13) Specify your weather patterns - Surprisingly mild, thanks to global warming we’ve had more sun than ever! However, we are still predictably unpredictable.
http://www.weather.com
14) What are the child labor laws in your area? - http://www.filmwashington.com/production/childlabor.html
15) Please list the productions which have shot in your state within the last 2 years.
2005
BLOODY MARY – Indie
Kat Productions
EXPIRATION DATE – Indie/Local
Fidget Productions
EXTREME MAKEOVER HOME EDITION
ABC Television
FIREWALL – 2nd Unit
Warner Bros
GAMERS 2: DORKNESS RISING – Indie/Local
Dead Gentlemen Productions
GREY’S ANATOMY – 2nd Unit
Disney/Touchstone Television
JUNE AND JULY
Blue Flower Productions
LOST ON THE B SIDE – Indie/Local
Directors Ltd.
QUID PRO QUO – 2nd Unit
HP Net Films
RAIN IN THE MOUNTAINS – Indie
Foxhall Films
SIMPLY FOBULOUS – Indie/Local
Cranor/Mar Productions
THE AUDIENCE STRIKES BACK – Indie
Thorco Films
THE CUTTER – Local
North by Northwest
THE END GAME – Local
North by Northwest
THE STANDARD – Indie
Oracle Films
THE STRANGER – Indie
Ogden Films
2006
88 MINUTES – Feature/2nd Unit
M-88 Minutes
A THOUSAND YEARS OF GOOD PRAYER – Feature/Local
North by Northwest
AMAZING RACE – TV Series
World Race Productions
BATTLE IN SEATTLE – Feature/2 days
Insight Films/Proud Mary Entertainment
BUTTERFLY DREAMING – Feature
Private Universe Films
COURAGE DON’T ASK – Feature/Local
Zaydoe Films
FORTUNE HUNTERS – Feature/Local
Wheeeee Films
FRANK – Feature/Local
North by Northwest
GREY’S ANATOMY – TV Series/1 day
Touchstone Television
HOME OF THE BRAVE – Feature/Local
North by Northwest
HOMELAND – Feature
Nostos, LLC
INTO THE WILD – Feature
River Road Entertainment/Paramount
MIMZY – Feature/2nd Unit
New Line Cinema
OUTSOURCED – Feature/2nd Unit
Shadowcatcher
RYAN – Feature
Last Shot Productions
THE DARK HORSE – Feature/Local
Leap of Faith Productions
THE GUARDIAN – Television
CBS
VISIONEERS – Feature
The Syndicate
The Washington State Film Office works with all types of productions to facilitate their needs from project conception through completion, including: script breakdown, location scouting, liaison referral, accommodations, permits, and troubleshooting. The Washington State Film Office offers the following services:
Personal attention: 24-hour response time for filming requests.
Works with writers, providing research information and will conduct familiarization scouts.
Conducts customized scouting trips.
Provides customized digital location and information packages.
Offers liaison assistance with government, business, and communities.
Provides up-to-date resource material including: The Northwest Production Index, permit information, maps, weather charts, and key location contacts.
Provides a 24-Hour Job Hotline for hiring assistance.
Works closely with the Seattle Film Office to make sure your filming goes smoothly.
Assists with housing needs for cast and crew, production office space, and facilities to build sets.
Conducts on-going statewide educational forums to inform local contacts on how to work best with film companies.
We look forward to working with you on your next project!
~Suzy Kellett, Cathy Sander, Lindsey Johnson
206-256-6151, http://www.FilmWashington.com,
Lindsey Johnson
Digital Library Manager/Production Coordinator
Washington State Film Office
2001 6th Ave, Ste. 2600, Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 256-6151, Fax: (206) 256-6154
lindseyj@cted.wa.gov
www.FilmWashington.com
New Film Incentive: http://www.WashingtonFilmWorks.org
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