News from the Office of Film + Music - February 6, 2020

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News from the Office of Film + Music | Vol. 14, No. 3 | February 6, 2020

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The Mixer - January Recap

Thank you to everyone who attended the January edition of The Mixer, and to Seapine Brewing Company for allowing us to use their space! The resource exchange was a hit, over 100 folks attended to connect with resources and to meet other creatives, artists, and freelancers. Read more here!

Catch you Next Month!

The next Mixer is on February 26, 5-7PM, location TBD, and will focus on music and music business. The Mixer is held on the last Wednesday of every month, featuring rotating activities and presentations throughout the year. Guests of all ages are welcome to enjoy food and drinks and mingle with Seattle’s creative professionals.

 

January 2020 Film Permit Update

Seattle rings in the new year with 19 wet-weather productions filming 37 shoot days!  Commercial productions are leading the work with over a third of our permits issued, followed by TV/Reality productions and Corporate/Industrial productions. Read more here!

January 2020 Film Permit Recap

OPPORTUNITIES

Westerlies Fest 2020, 2/6 - 2/9

Heart Bomb The Showbox! - 2/10 

Camera Assistant Workshop - 2/11 

Legacy Business Program Application are OPEN! - 2/14 

Summer Intensive Coordinator with The Residency - 2/15

Bellingham Film Annual Showcase & Mixer - 2/18

Youth Filmmaking Camp: Mid-Winter Break 2/17 - 21 

Seattle Public Utilities's Waste-Free Communities Matching Grant - 2/21

Seattle Black Film Festival at BIMA - 2/23, 2PM - 5:30PM @ Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

Running a Green Production w/ Mischa Jakupcak - 2/24

1st Round of Neighborhood Matching Fund - 2/25

Children's Film Festival, 2/27 - 3/8

Responsible Hospitality Institute Conference, 2/29 - 3/2

Seattle Parks and Recreation: 2020 Seasonal Concessions RFP - 3/6

Community Arts Partner Roster Application Deadline - 3/11

Apply for the Marketing & Engagement Coordinator Position with National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY)!

WHAT'S NEW

Washington Filmworks

2020 Local Lens Application Window is Open!

Local Lens is a production incentive program that reserve its funding exclusively for projects that are creatively driven by Washington residents. It is designed to maximize the impact of the funds in the production incentive program and invest in our local creative community. 

Learn more here

(Photo by Washington Filmworks).

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King County Creative Launches Facebook Group

Get the latest in what's happening with King County's Creative Economy Initiative by following them on Facebook!



INDUSTRY HEADLINES

2019 A Community-Centered Road Map Towards an Equitable and Inclusive Creative Economy in Seattle: Community Engagement Findings and Recommendations 

Why does it matter that the Oscars lack diversity - and what can be done about it? - The Seattle Times

I was a queer punk kid who made mix tapes in the '90s. These were my creations - KUOW

Cinerama Lays Off Most of Its Staff as It Closes for Surprise Renovations - The Stranger

'Last vestiges' - Fred Capitol Hill art space to close - Capitol Hill Seattle Blog 

Demi Lovato's Anguished 'Anyone,' and 11 More New Songs - The New York Times

Seattle Brewery Elysian Teams up With Rolling Stone Magazine to Unveil a New Craft Beer - Seattle Business 

The Growing Importance of the Night-Time Economy - BBC 

Cities That Love the Nightlife - American Planning Association