“Washington state is blessed to have a very talented group of people in the film industry here, both those who work in front of the camera and behind it. However, if the state doesn’t get the much-needed incentive, these resources will go to other states that understand the importance of supporting the film industry. I recently finished shooting my short film that looks at mental trauma brought on by domestic violence. I would not have been able to make this film without the various sources of support that are currently available to me as a filmmaker in WA state, and because of this support I was also able to get some big businesses to donate to my film, one of which was Verizon.”
– Melinda Raebyne