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

Policy Area

Transportation and Economic Development

Governor Appointments

Total Board Positions

Statutory Authority

RCW 43.365.030

Statutory Authority Website

Public Disclosure Required?

Senate Confirmation Required?

Compensation

Term Length (years) 4

Statutory Term Limits

Board Requirements

Chair seat does not have any specific requirements and can alternate between 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	Mas, Juan	07/01/2016	06/30/2020	Representative of the WA motion picture postproduction industry
3	Allen, Shellea	12/06/2017	06/30/2020	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
4	Cook, Rebecca	06/02/2020	06/30/2022	Representative of labor union affiliated with WA motion picture production
5	Ouellette, Megan	07/01/2016	06/30/2020	Representative of the WA restaurant, hotel and airline industry
6	Cooper, John	04/23/2019	06/30/2020	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	11/22/2016	06/30/2020	Representative of Interactive Media or Emerging Motion Picture Industry