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.
Policy Area
General Government
Governor Appointments
13
Total Board Positions
13
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.
The board must consist of the following members: Two members representing the Washington motion picture production industry, one of whom must demonstrate expertise in the financing of motion picture projects; One member representing technologies impacting the Washington emerging motion picture industry; Three members representing industries and businesses impacted by motion picture production, one of whom must represent industries or businesses located east of the crest of the Cascade mountain range and one of whom must represent industries or businesses located west of the crest of the Cascade mountain range; Two cochairs of the board's equity committee, not already serving on the board, recommended by the board to the governor; and two cochairs of the board's advisory committee, also known as the film leadership council, not already serving on the board, recommended by the board to the governor.
