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Location of the Month February 2015 |
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Washington Filmworks uses our Location of the Month newsletters to showcase the diversity of unique looks and resources for production in a number of jurisdictions around Washington State. Find previous installments archived on our website and on the WF Blog.
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CITY OF FORKS
Forks is a friendly little city surrounded by rain forests and valleys, and is within minutes of the rugged Pacific Coast. Over 200 miles of wild rivers crisscross the region and Lake Crescent, an engulfing glacier-carved lake, is nearby. Around town, you'll find several restaurants, shops, adventure outfitters, and lodgings.
Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where folks still chat in grocery lines and stop for pedestrians. People in Forks have an affability, friendly "make it happen" attitude, and are always willing to help.
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FORKS WEATHER
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Photo credit: David Youngberg, Land's End Images
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November through June is traditionally the rainy season. However, Forks can still experience stretches of sunny or partly cloudy days in those months. From mid-July to the end of September, it is very sunny, fairly warm, and can go several weeks without precipitation. October begins the typically unpredictable Washington weather.
Average Temperature
January - High 45.2 F, Low 33.8 F
July - High 71.6 F, Low 49.5 F
Precipitation
January Rainfall - 17.49 inches
July Rainfall - 2.53 inches
Source: Western Regional Climate Center
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PROJECTS FILMED IN FORKS
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Projects filmed in Forks:
The Forks Chamber of Commerce works extensively with the producers of Top Gear and The Legend of Mick Dodge. Here is a list of additional projects filmed in the area.
Feature
Television
- Ax Men
- Dual Survival
- My Five Wives
- The Legend of Mick Dodge
- Top Gear
Commercial
- FedEx
- Fjallraven
- Green Mountain Coffee
Still Shoot
- NY Times Magazine
- OPI
- Wrangler
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KEY LOCATIONS OF INTEREST
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Photo credit: David Youngberg, Land's End Images
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Forks has a very traditional main street lined with businesses like hardware stores, pharmacies, candy shops, and the brand new Rainforest Arts Center (the new centerpiece of town). Churches, and a historical home, also line the street. You can also find vacant buildings that could easily be turned into something specific for a film opportunity.
There are two airports nearby: Forks Municipal Airport in town, and the Quillayute Airport approximately 8 miles out of town. The Quillayute Airport has several large runways (active and inactive) with a huge, unoccupied hangar and office building. The Olympic National Park and Forest are nearby, with a Olympic National Forest office located in Forks. You will find breathtaking panoramic views of Mt. Olympus, and the Pacific Ocean, and forests.
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DISTANCE TO CLOSEST LARGE WASHINGTON AIRPORTS
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is approximately 162 miles from Forks.
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CLOSEST LARGE CITIES IN WASHINGTON
- Olympia is approximately 157 miles from Forks.
- Seattle is approximately 138 miles from Forks.
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RELEVANT CONTACT NAME AND INFORMATION
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Photo credit: David Youngberg, Land's End Images
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- Local Film Liaison: Lissy Andros, Executive Director, Forks Chamber of Commerce, (360) 374-2531, [email protected].
- Agency that issues permits and costs: Rod Fleck, City Attorney/Planner, City of Forks, (360) 374-5412 x 2.
- Police or Sheriff's Department or agency that handles traffic control: Rick Bart, Forks Police Administrator, Forks Police Department, (425) 231-6542.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
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A full list of current accommodations can be found at http://forkswa.com/wp-content/uploads/pdf/Lodging%20Guide.pdf
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About:
1411 Fourth Ave., Suite 420
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 264-0667
Washington Filmworks is the non-profit 501(c)(6) organization that manages the state film and production incentive programs. Its mission is to create economic development opportunities by building and enhancing the competitiveness, profile, and sustainability of Washington's film industry. We do this by creating possibilities for local and national filmmakers, offering comprehensive production support, as well as financial incentives.
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