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FILMPAC MEETING

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Northwest Film Forum
Washington FilmWorks invites the whole film community to attend this event, which is intended to draw attention to the need for legislative support for filmmaking in this state. Members of the film community have come together to form FilmPAC, a political action committee designed to honor elected leaders who have a strong record of supporting film. With competitive election campaigns for House and Senate members in the fall, FilmPAC will be hosting an event in Seattle this August to show our support both philosophically and financially. This event will give our community the unique opportunity to show these elected officials how strong and committed the film community is here and how much we appreciate what they do for us. The event will be held on August 2 from 6:00-8:00pm at Spitfire. For more information and details, follow the link.

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JOIN WASHINGTON FILMWORKS FOR “PULLING FOCUS: A CLEAR PICTURE OF TODAY’S FILM INDUSTRY” SERIES

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Washington Filmworks
Washington Filmworks in partnership with IFP/Seattle, Northwest Film Forum, Northwest Screenwriters Guild, Seattle Film Institute, Seattle International Film Festival, Seattle Office of Film + Music, and Women in Film/Seattle are pleased to present “Pulling Focus: A Clear Picture of Today’s Film Industry.” Join them on Tuesday, May 4 for the second event in the series about the business of film featuring digital media pioneers Michael Arrieta (Big Air Studios) and Hanson Hosein (Director of the Master of Communication in Digital Media at the University of Washington in Seattle) and moderated by Warren Etheredge. The discussion will be on the “Digital Uprising,” focusing on the benefits and possible pitfalls of recent digital advancements in film. Doors will open at 6:30 pm on at the Top of the Tower Room in the Sorrento Hotel. The discussion with Michael Arrieta and Hanson Hosein will begin at 7:00 pm with a cocktail reception hosted by the Washington Wine Commission.

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JOIN WASHINGTON FILMWORKS FOR “PULLING FOCUS: A CLEAR PICTURE OF TODAY’S FILM INDUSTRY” SERIES

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Washington Filmworks
Washington Filmworks in partnership with IFP/Seattle, Northwest Film Forum, Northwest Screenwriters Guild, Seattle Film Institute, Seattle International Film Festival, Seattle Office of Film + Music, and Women in Film/Seattle are pleased to present “Pulling Focus: A Clear Picture of Today’s Film Industry.” Join them today, Tuesday, April 6 for the first of three events about the business of film featuring a candid conversation with veteran producer Jay Stern (Rush Hour 1,2,3, Money Talks, Love Jones) moderated by Warren Etheredge. Doors will open at 6:30 pm on at the Top of the Tower Room in the Sorrento Hotel. The discussion with Jay Stern will begin at 7:00 pm with a cocktail reception hosted by the Washington Wine Commission. Click the above link for complete information on this series.

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OSCAR POOL WINNER ZITA MAZZOLA DONATES MONEY TO WOMEN IN FILM

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Washington Filmworks
Women in Film/Seattle
Washington Filmworks hosted their 2nd Annual Oscar Benefit at Spitfire in Belltown on March 7. The event raised over $1000 and the winner, Zita Mazzola, donated the money to Women in Film/Seattle. Women in Film/Seattle is passionate about its vision to promote, support, and mentor members through a network of valuable programs, contacts, and events. They offer inspiring member screenings, motivating workshops and seminars, Networking First Tuesdays, and just plain fun get-togethers with colleagues and peers. For more information about Washington Filmworks and Women in Film/Seattle follow the above links.

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WATCH THE OSCARS WITH SEATTLE’S FILM COMMUNITY

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The 82nd Annual Academy Awards are happening on Sunday March 7th and there are several viewing parties taking place to support Seattle’s film community. So, if you don’t feel like watching the award show at home, join some local organizations for food, drinks and red carpet entertainment.

WASHINGTON FILMWORKS HOST AN OSCAR BENEFIT
4:00 / Spitfire, 2219 4th Ave
Washington Filmworks
Join Washington Filmworks in celebrating Hollywood’s biggest night of the year while helping to raise money for Washington’s future filmmakers. All cover charges will be donated to the Oscar pool. The winner of the Oscar pool gets to donate the money to a local non-profit film organization of their choice. For more information and to download your ballot, follow the above link.

2ND ANNUAL REEL GRRLS OSCAR PARTY
4:00 / Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave
Reel Grrls
Reel Grrls are hosting their Second Annual Oscar Party with gourmet dinner and drinks at Central Cinema. There are four dining options to choose from and $25 at every ticket level directly supports Reel Grrls programming. Red carpet attire strongly encouraged, but not required. To check out the menu options and purchase your tickets, follow the above link.

THREE DOLLAR CINEMA’S 5TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS PARTY
4:30 / SoDo Park, 3200 First Ave S.
Three Dollar Cinema
Break out your heels & gowns, or sneakers & Jeans and join Three Dollar Cinema on the red carpet for their 5th Annual Academy Awards Party. A general admission includes watching the Oscars on their big screens, hors d’oeuvres throughout the evening, and entry to win some door prizes. A VIP admission includes the regular party included with general admission plus early admission for a Champagne & Wine Reception, premium seating, and an Oscar Gift Bag. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Gay City Health Project and Three Dollar Cinema. To reserve your spot, follow the above link.

GRAND CINEMA HOSTS TACOMA’S ACADEMY AWARDS PARTY LIVE AT THE RIALTO
4:00 / Rialto Theater; 901 Broadway; Tacoma
Grand Cinema
Grand Cinema in Tacoma hosts Tacoma’s Award Awards Party live at the Rialot Theater, hosted by Marty Campbell and Doug Mackey. At 4:00, there will be a Red Carpet “Tacoma-Style” with live stage entertainment.The event also features a cash bar, costume contests and prizes, make-up artists, a silent auction and more. This is a great way to support Pierce County’s only non-profit art house movie theater, The Grand Cinema.

THEFILMSCHOOL’S 2ND ANNUAL OSCAR NIGHT CELEBRATION
The Triple Door, 216 Union Street
TheFilmSchool
Join hosts Tom and Julie Skerritt for TheFilmSchool’s 2nd Annual Oscar Night Auction, held this year at the Triple Door. Dinner will be catered by Wild Ginger and there will be many silent and live auction items to help support TheFilmSchool as it moves into its new home at The Film Center with SIFF.

CORRECT THE ACADEMY AWARDS WITH 20 YEARS OF HINDSIGHT WITH 20/20 AWARDS, NEW ANNUAL EVENT
Monday March 15 / 7:00 / Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave
20/20 Awards
The 20/20 Awards aims to correct the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences with 20 years of hindsight. The new annual event will look back 20 years and correct the short-sightedness of the Academy Awards. This first 20/20 event will be given out to correct the Academy Awards honored in the year 1990: therefore, all films released and distributed in the year 1989 will be under review. Films are voted on by the Voting Syndicate, comprised of individuals in Seattle’s filmmaking community such as Lynn Shelton, John Jeffcoat, Sandy Cioffi, Rick Stevenson and others.

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CHECK OUT NEW WASHINGTON FILMWORKS YOUTUBE CHANNEL

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Washington FilmWorks’ YouTube Channel
Washington FilmWorks has launched a YouTube channel which includes videos from their 2009 Viral Video Campaign. The campaign solicited local filmmakers to create :30 and :60 commercials promoting Washington State as a great place for motion picture, commercial and television production. Final videos from Mark O’Connell, Will Chase & Lucien Flynn, Staci Bernstein & Ilona Rossman Ho, and Philip Rezek & Michael Welty are available for viewing. Click the above link to watch them!

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WASHINGTON FILMWORKS SEEKS INTERN

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Washington FilmWorks
Washington FilmWorks is seeking a part-time Intern with a minimum 3-month commitment of 20 hours per week. Prior background in film is not required, but individuals must be self-motivated with strong communication, computer, writing, and organizational/research skills. Interns will be responsible for a host of administrative duties (as well as some special projects) with job duties including general office administration, drafting newsletters and legislative letter, managing Social Media websites and in-house database, maintaining office website, conducting internet research and assisting at events. Applicants must be enrolled in a post-secondary educational program leading to an undergraduate or graduate degree and in good standing at their college or university. Students must retain their status until the end of the internship. Send a brief letter of interest, and resume to ruthann@washingtonfilmworks.org. WFW will accept applications through December 20, 2009 for a start date early to mid January.

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