Incentives & Rebates

Incentives & Rebates

Film Office Incentives Website

What are the different "types" of incentives?

Summaries at:  Entertainment Partners | Cast & Crew | The Incentives Office

Additional Details

Point-of-Sale Tax Waivers:  Yes, Waiver or Rebate

Hotel Tax Refund:  Yes, after 30 nights of continuous stay

Any rebate considerations for out-of-state crew and/or cast?  No

Are 'Pass-Through' purchases and/or rentals allowed?  No

Fees for Local Services?

Police and Fire:  Yes

Filming Permits:  Yes, depends on city or municipality

State Owned or Managed Property:  Yes, depends on area

Notes

None

Infrastructure

Crew Base

Local Crew Directory

Number of full local Union crews:   1 to 2

Number of full local Non-Union crews:  2+

Equipment and Services

Local Vendor Guide

Are there In-state Equipment vendor options for...

Grip and Electric?  Yes

Camera and Sound?  Yes

Transportation Equipment?  Yes

Prop and Set Dressing rental?  Yes

Wardrobe Rental?  Yes

Sound Stage facilities?  Yes

Post Production facilities?  Yes

Film / Sound Lab?  No

List of Film Labs in the United States

Find local green vendors in this state

Nearby Alternatives

Closest out-of-state vendors and crew:  Utah and California

Additional In-State Assets

None noted

Notes

None

General

Additional Information from the Film Commission

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. TheWashington 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!

Right to Work Status

Is this a "Right-to-Work" state?  No

What does "Right-to-Work" mean?

Review Union and Contract information

Wikipedia:  State page

Child Labor Laws

State Labor Information for Minors

State Tax Reciprocal Agreements with:  No other states

What are Reciprocal Agreements?

Weather

Sunrise/Sunset Information

Timezone:  Pacific

Major Airports:  Seattle

Location Assistance

Film Office Links:  Gallery  |  Locations Library

Additional Sources:  ReelScout

Filmography

State Filmography