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Filmworks (Motion Picture Competitiveness Program) Board of Directors, Washington

Establishes the qualifying criteria, reviews applications, and issues final determinations as to which productions will have the most favorable economic impact to the state and therefore will be awarded a rebate from the motion picture competitiveness fund. The Washington Filmworks sets to create economic development opportunities by building and enhancing the competitiveness, profile and sustainability of Washington's film industry.

Board Website
http://www.washingtonfilmworks.org/index.php/AboutUs/BoardofDirectors/
Policy Area
Transportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments
8
Total Board Positions
9
Statutory Authority
RCW 43.365.030
Statutory Authority Website
Link to Authorizing Source
Public Disclosure Required?
No
Senate Confirmation Required?
No
Compensation
Term Length (years) 4
Statutory Term Limits
Board Requirements
Chair seat does not have any specific requirements and can alternate between members.

Current Members

Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Gargi, Jannat 07/01/2018 06/30/2022 Representative of the WA motion picture production industry
2 Stuart-Lehalle, Andrea 11/24/2020 06/30/2024 Representative of the WA motion picture postproduction industry
2 Mas, Juan 07/01/2016 06/30/2020 Representative of the WA motion picture postproduction industry
3 Allen, Shellea 07/01/2020 06/30/2024 Representative of labor union affiliated with WA motion picture production.
4 Cook, Rebecca 06/02/2020 06/30/2022 Representative of labor union affiliated with WA motion picture production
4 Smith, Greg 10/06/2014 06/30/2018 Representative of labor union affiliated with WA motion picture production
5 DiSalvo, Jolene 07/01/2020 06/30/2024 Representative of the WA restaurant, hotel and airline industry
5 Ouellette, Megan 07/01/2016 06/30/2020 Representative of the WA restaurant, hotel and airline industry
6 Cooper, John 07/01/2020 06/30/2024 Representative of the WA visitors and convention bureaus
7 Jensen, Donald 08/05/2013 Chairperson, chosen at large, must serve at the pleasure of the governor.
8 Wyatt, Sherrye 07/09/2018 06/30/2022 Representative of the Washington tourism industry
9 Nay, Alan 07/01/2020 06/30/2024 Representative of Interactive Media or Emerging Motion Picture Industry

* indicates serving at the pleasure

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