Motion Picture Competitiveness Program News Today

SPOKANE- Uncle Rustys Diner was transformed into "Ernies Diner" for the horror film "213 Bones" which was filmed Monday and Tuesday.

WENATCHEE — Lights! Camera! Action!

With the pandemic ending and state aid in hand, Washington is enjoying a resurgence of interest from makers of movies and television shows.

The series premiere was watched by 4.7 million viewers on the first day it was released — the second-biggest for HBO since 2010.

“Three Busy Debras” is being filmed in cities in the Seattle area, including Snoqualmie.

Getting our own film commission could help.

Seattle City Council's Economic Development, Technology and City Light Committee took a first look at the proposal Wednesday.

Originally set to shoot in Michigan, the locally-made film is now premiering at the Seattle International Film Festival.

Film industry leaders in Washington are excited about the possibility of big productions returning to the state with new tax incentives going into effect.

The state just increased its film incentive program by $11.5 million a year.