Washington Filmworks is hosting a Town Hall Meeting to inform, enlighten, and ignite involvement in the upcoming election and legislative season with special guests Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles and government relations specialist Becky Bogard.

 When and Where: Tonight, 6:00pm at Northwest Film Forum

 This Town Hall Meeting addresses significant legislative matters. With the 2015 legislative season scheduled to open on January 12, now is the time to get political. Join us to learn how you can be involved and why grassroots engagement is important. Find out how you can best support your legislator and what stories you should tell about our industry. Washington Filmworks will also give the most up to date information about the work of the Advocacy Committee and talk about the organization's plans for additional funding for the program. Come be a part of this riveting and relevant discussion on how you can influence your elected officials and get your voice heard. Admission to this event is free.

Washington Filmworks is in Spokane for two back-to-back programs about legislative involvement and independent filmmaking.

 When and Where: Thursday, November 6 at Red Lion at the Park - Town Hall Meeting at 6:30pm, Pulling Focus: Spokane at 7:00pm.

At 6:30pm, Washington Filmworks is hosting a Town Hall Meeting addressing significant legislative matters. With the 2015 legislative season scheduled to open on January 12, now is the time to get political. Join us to learn how you can be involved and why grassroots engagement is important. Find out how you can best support your legislator and what stories you should tell about our industry. Washington Filmworks will also give the most up to date information about the work of the Advocacy Committee and talk about the organization's plans for additional funding for the program. Come be a part of this riveting and relevant discussion on how you can influence your elected officials and get your voice heard. Admission to this event is free.

Join producer Lacey Leavitt and moderator Nathan Weinbender (The Spokesman-Review) at Pulling Focus: Spokane. 

 At 7:00pm, Washington Filmworks launches Pulling Focus in Spokane This exciting and informative series explores the business of film. This edition features film producer Lacey Leavitt (Laggies, Lucky Them), who will share her insight and industry expertise about independent cinema and how to get your film from page to screen. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to get the basics from the best. The discussion will be moderated by Nathan Weinbender (The Spokesman-Review). Guests are encouraged to continue the conversation after at a cocktail reception hosted onsite. Tickets for this event are available here. 

 General admission is $15, or $10 if you are a member of or affiliated with any of the organizations listed below. 

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When and Where: Thursday, October 30 at 5pm, SIFF Cinema Uptown. 

 Join Ron Leamon, Lacey Leavitt, and WA Film PAC at a fundraiser for Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles.

Senator Kohl-Welles has long been a champion of the statewide film industry and was the prime sponsor of the legislation to renew Washington Filmworks during the 2012 session. Clips will be shown of film and TV productions made in Washington that have benefited from the standard incentive program.

Special Guests include:

Lisa Brown - WSU-Spokane Chancellor, former Senate Majority Leader and primary sponsor of the initial film incentive legislation.

Megan Griffiths - Award winning filmmaker (Lucky Them, Eden)

And a Mystery Special Guest.

Suggested minimum donation: $36. To sponsor: $100+

All contributions welcome and appreciated!

To RSVP or sponsor, email info@jeannekohlwelles.com

Donation on-line at Jeanne's website: jeannekohlwelles.com or mail a check to: Friends of Jeanne Kohl-Welles

PO Box 9100, Seattle, WA 98109