Join us for (Virtual) Film Day on Monday, March 13, 2023. This annual advocacy day provides the industry an opportunity to talk to elected officials about how film supports gig workers and local businesses and how creative people contribute to the experiences that make our cities and towns a place where we want to live. At this year’s event we can also thank legislators for their support of the landmark legislation that passed during the 2022 legislative session which took funding for the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program from $3.5M a year to $15M.

All meetings with elected officials will take place via video conference which means you can advocate for our industry from the comfort of your own living room! If you’re not sure what to say to your legislators in your virtual meeting, check out this short video below for tips and to learn more about the day.

Have questions? Email us at [email protected]

We are pleased to share the breaking news that funding for the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program (MPCP) was included in the conference budget at $15M a year. The $15M annual allocation represents more than 4x the funding we currently have and inclusion in the budget indicates great support for the program by elected officials!  

In today’s Ways & Means hearing, the committee amended ESHB 1914 to an annual allocation of $15M and the conference budget that is negotiated by the House and Senate reflects this change and the amount may not be amended.

BUT it ain’t over yet…

Funding for the MPCP will only stay in place if ESHB 1914 is passed on the floor of both the Senate and House. Both votes in each chamber must happen before the end of the legislative session which is TOMORROW!

We are issuing an ALL CALL ACTION ALERT to write your Senator and two Representatives to ask them to VOTE YES ON ESHB 1914. In writing your elected officials, here’s what to ask:

• Senator:  Ask them to vote Yes on the bill that was passed in the Ways & Mean Committee.   
• Representatives: Ask them to vote to concur when ESHB 1914 makes it to the floor of the House.

Your communication can be short and sweet, 3-4 sentences tops!  Here is what we suggest you include: 

1. Who you are and how you are affiliated with the film industry
2. Why you think it’s important to pass ESHB 1914 
3. Ask your elected officials to VOTE YES when it’s on the floor
4. Thank them for their time and consideration

You can find contact information for your Senator and Representatives here. Don’t know your legislative district? You can find that info here.

This is an ALL CALL ACTION ALERT, please write to your Senator and Representatives today!  

Questions? Email us at [email protected]