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News from the Office of Film + Music | Vol. 14, No. 12 | May 21, 2020
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The Office of Film + Music continues our work to support the film, music, nightlife, events industries, communities, businesses, and workers during this challenging time. Our weekly industry newsletter is here to help you access local, state, and federal resources.
For industry-specific resources, please visit our Film, Music + Nightlife, and Events COVID-19 pages, or contact our industry liaisons here.
The City's Office of Economic Development has also prepared a new online resource hub for business, workers, and nonprofit organizations impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
Celebrating Lynn Shelton, A Champion of Seattle Independent Film
This week, we reflect on the incredible creative force of Lynn Shelton and all that she contributed to our Seattle film community.
Lynn helped put Seattle’s indie film community on the map, and was a champion of local filmmakers and filmmaking.
Thank you, Lynn. You will be missed.
(Photo Credit: Stuart Isett, New York Times)
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Film Task Force: Updates and Priorities
The Film Task Force is comprised of film crew, businesses, actors, educators, associations, festivals, and labor organization. Combined efforts are to collaboratively advise workplan priorities for the Office of Film + Music, and to strengthen film industry and community interaction with the Office of Film + Music and City of Seattle.
“The Film Task Force was assembled to work with the City of Seattle to advocate and develop policies to market and promote economic growth of Seattle’s film industry,” says Film Task Force co-chair Shellea Allen. “As our industry grows, we must make sure our communities are reflected in our policies; we must make sure the folks that work in the Seattle film industry, can live in Seattle. We are doing our work together through the lens of racial, social, and economic justice. I am excited to be part of the future of film in our city and be the co-chair of the Seattle Film Task Force.”
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May 2020 Film Industry Update
While film productions largely remain on hold, we want to share updates the current state of things in the City, and projects we and our partners are currently working on.
As always, please contact the Office of Film + Music any time if you have questions or input. We are staffed and ready to assist and coordinate film permissions when production resumes. We encourage location managers and productions who are gearing up to film this summer (and beyond) to reach out in advance to the Film Office to discuss logistics so we can plan the best we can. Location Scout parking passes are also available while permits are restricted.
Please visit the Office of Film + Music’s COVID-10 Film Guidance and Updates for up-to-date information and links to various industry related resource directories for assistance during the pandemic.
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Join Us For Our Next Virtual Mixer May 27!
The Mixer is our monthly networking and professional development event for creatives. This month, we'll be teaming up with King County Creative to bring you our second virtual Mixer!
Join us on May 27 from 5-7p.m. from the comfort of your own screen. We'll bring in experts to demystify Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and other COVID-19 related relief programs, and you'll get to make new connections just like you do at IRL mixers.
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Are you a small business or nonprofit that has been impacted by COVID-19? The new COVID-19 Lease Amendment Toolkit is available to assist you in exploring your options for your commercial lease.
If you have fewer than 50 employees, Communities Rise also offers free legal consultation.
Round Two of the Business Impact Survey - Extended Until May 29!
OED launched it's second round of the COVID-19 Business Impact Survey in order to understand the experiences of businesses, nonprofits, and independent workers who have been significantly impacted by COVID-19.
Your voice will help inform our short and long-term strategies to help the economy. As a thank you for participating in the survey, OED is randomly selecting five participants to win a $50 gift card redeemable through Intentionalist's Gift Card Market Place for each round of the survey. Complete the Business Impact Survey by May 29.
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As Countywide Directive Takes Effect, Mayor Durkan Launches "Seattle Protects" Online Marketplace for Face Cloth Coverings
Seattle Protects is a new online marketplace that connects local manufacturers with businesses, nonprofits, community groups, and individuals in need of cloth face coverings. This new economic development and public health effort by the City is encouraging local organizations to purchase from Seattle-region midsize manufacturers and businesses that have pivoted to creating face coverings and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Effective May 18, King County residents must wear cloth face coverings in indoor public settings, on King County Metro buses, and in outdoor settings where physical distancing could be difficult, such as farmers markets.
OED is supporting the Mayor’s efforts by coordinating the delivery of cloth face covering to small restaurants and grocery businesses in many neighborhoods throughout Seattle. If you are interested in supporting this effort, contact Jessica Sidhu, Community Safety Coordinator, jessica.sidhu@seattle.gov, 206-727-8780.
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Mayor Durkan Extends Moratorium on Residential, Nonprofit, and Small Business Evictions until June 4
Mayor Durkan signed an Executive Order to extend the moratorium on residential, nonprofit, and small business evictions in the City of Seattle until June 4, 2020. The extension follows Proclamation 20-19.1 issued by the Governor, which extends the statewide ban to June 4, 2020.
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State of the Industry: How to Reopen Events, Festivals, and Large Gatherings Webinar
 Washington Festivals and Events Association (WFEA) will present a special webinar on Thursday, May 21 at 10 a.m. and feature an expert panel on the current landscape for event organizers. WFEA will also announce it's initial draft of the “Health and Safety Guidelines for Reopening Events, Festivals and Large Gatherings in Washington State.
Governor Inslee Announces Phased Approach to Reopen Washington's Economy
Governor Jay Inslee released a new plan to safely restart Washington’s economy. The Safe Start Washington plan describes the phased approach and requirements for individuals and employers.
Phase 1 of the Safe Start plan began May 5. All phases will last for at least three weeks.
 Challenge Seattle and the Washington Roundtable have developed a business checklist which is a great starting point for businesses as they prepare for a Safe Start. Our shared goal is to establish clear requirements that everyone can understand and apply — employers, workers, and customers.
4Culture is Going Digital!
 4Culture is going digital! Join 4Culture on Zoom each Friday as they share information on how to navigate resources for creatives.
4Culture King County Cultural Relief Fund - The Cultural Relief Fund will distribute more than $1 million over the coming months. The application is open now.
ArtsWA CARES Act Relief Grants - Grants of up to $5,000 may be requested for general operating support. Deadline to apply is May 31.
CARES Act Humanities Relief - Grants of between $2,500 to $5,000 will be made to Washington State nonprofit cultural organizations that provide humanities programming. Deadline to apply is May 31.
Northwest Film Forum - Lynn Shelton Tribute Screening & Live Chat on May 21
Director Lynn Shelton passed away suddenly on Friday, May 15, 2020.
On Thursday, May 21 at 6:00 p.m., Lynn had planned to chat along to a livestream of her film "We Go Way Back" on NWFF’s Facebook Videos page. This event will still take place, with the accompanying live chat repurposed as a space to share memories of Lynn.
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ArtZone Phones It In
SIFF Artistic Director Beth Barrett discusses the road ahead; John Osebold livens up lunch; renowned brass quartet The Westerlies perform together from afar; actor Bradford Farwell channels Edgar Allan Poe; Nancy and Joe prepare the perfect PB&J; and quarantined cats get squirrelly.
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Free Broadcast of Seattle Symphony This Week of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade
Seattle Symphony is continuing to share performances that provide strength, comfort and joy. The musicians of the Seattle Symphony have generously volunteered to share free broadcasts with everyone during this time. All broadcasts can be streamed through the Symphony’s social media channels on YouTube and Facebook. |
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Where to Stream Lynn Shelton’s Best Movies and TV Episodes - Indie Wire
Curtains Fall on Big Picture Movie Theater in Belltown, But the Show Might Go On - BizJournal
Tasveer Announces Grant for South Asian Filmmakers in U.S. - India West
Totem Star Shines For Youth Artists During COVID-19 - International Examiner
SeaFair Cancels Major Summer 2020 Events - Seattle Times
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