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Film Production Guide: Government Film Offices<\/h1>\n

International<\/h2>\n

Association of Film Commissioners International <\/strong><\/p>\n

9595 Wilshire Blvd. Ste 900<\/p>\n

Beverly Hills, CA 90212<\/p>\n

(323) 461-2324<\/p>\n

info@afci.org<\/p>\n

afci.org\/afci-member-location-directory<\/a><\/p>\n

History. The Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) incorporated in Washington, D.C. in 1983. AFCI is the official professional organization for film commissioners who assist film, television and video production throughout the world. AFCI Members are comprised of more than 300 film commissions in 45 countries on six continents; making it the leading resource on the planet for location shooting.<\/p>\n

Locations Show, AFCI’s annual trade show, averages more than 200 film commissions and commercial affiliates exhibiting their services to more than 3,000 industry delegates.<\/p>\n

Commission Structure and Responsibilities. Established by cities, counties, states, provinces or federal governments, film commissions are generally operated and funded by various agencies of government, such as the governor\u2019s office, the mayor\u2019s office, the county board of supervisors, chambers of commerce, convention and visitors bureaus, travel commissions, and business and economic development departments as well as non-profits.<\/p>\n

Their primary responsibility is to attract film and video production to their area to accrue the locally-realized benefits of hiring local crews and talent, renting local equipment, using hotel rooms, rental cars, catering services, or any number of goods and services supplied on location.<\/p>\n

Seattle and Washington<\/h2>\n

Seattle Mayor’s Office of Film and Music<\/strong><\/p>\n

700 5th Avenue, Suite 5752<\/p>\n

PO Box 94708<\/p>\n

Seattle, WA 98124-4708<\/p>\n

(206) 733-9245<\/p>\n

(206) 684-5030<\/p>\n

chris.swenson@seattle.gov<\/p>\n

seattle.gov\/filmandmusic<\/a><\/p>\n

facebook.com\/SeattleOFM<\/p>\n

Contact:Chris Swenson, Film & Special Events Program Manager.<\/p>\n

The Office of Film + Music supports the film industry in Seattle. The film section of their website will provide you with everything you need to know about filming in the city. You can explore their filming manual, submit film permits, learn about city and state incentives or browse film related events. The OF+M newsletter provides current news about film-related online shows, podcasts, organizations, websites, and companies.<\/p>\n

Washington Filmworks<\/strong><\/p>\n

1904 Third Ave Avenue, Suite 228<\/p>\n

Seattle, WA 98101<\/p>\n

(206) 264-0667<\/p>\n

Info@WashingtonFilmworks.org<\/p>\n

amy@washingtonfilmworks.org<\/p>\n

washingtonfilmworks.org<\/a><\/p>\n

facebook.com\/WashingtonFilmworks<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: Amy Lillard, Executive Director<\/p>\n

In February 2009, the Washington State Film Office and its production resources were integrated into Washington Filmworks, creating a single organization to handle film production support and incentives statewide.<\/p>\n

Washington Filmworks 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\u2019s film industry. Website has links to many resources for producing film projects in Washington state.<\/p>\n

Portland And Oregon<\/h2>\n

Northwest Film Center<\/strong><\/p>\n

Classes and Offices<\/p>\n

934 SW Salmon Street<\/p>\n

Portland, Oregon 97205<\/p>\n

Screenings<\/p>\n

Portland Art Museum<\/p>\n

Whitsell Auditorium<\/p>\n

1219 SW Park Avenue<\/p>\n

Portland, Oregon 97205<\/p>\n

(503) 221-1156<\/p>\n

info@nwfilm.org<\/p>\n

classes@nwfilm.org<\/p>\n

nwfilm.org<\/a><\/p>\n

facebook.com\/nwfilmcenter<\/a><\/p>\n

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Contact: Consult the Staff Directory<\/p>\n

Established in 1971, the Northwest Film Center is a regional media arts resource and service organization founded to encourage the study, appreciation, and utilization of the moving image arts, foster their artistic and professional excellence. NWFC provides a variety of film and video exhibition, education, and information programs primarily directed to the residents of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska.<\/p>\n

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The NWFC conducts an active year-round exhibition program of foreign, classic, experimental, and independent works that showcase a wide array of regional, national, and international cinema and video art. Several annual festivals, thematic series, special retrospectives, visiting artist programs, and free screenings of new world cinema for high school classes also highlight contributions to the art form.<\/p>\n

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The NWFC\u2019s education programs provide classes, workshops, studios, and camps to working and aspiring video storytellers, and youth in 4th-12th grades.<\/p>\n

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Other services NWFC offers filmmakers include: administering the Media Arts Fellowship, serving as a fiscal agent for independent producers in need of non-profit sponsorship, and offering low-cost equipment access to community producers.<\/p>\n

Oregon Film<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oregon Governor’s Office of Film & Television<\/p>\n

123 NE 3rd Ave, Suite 210<\/p>\n

Portland, OR 97232<\/p>\n

(971) 254-4020<\/p>\n

shoot@oregonfilm.org<\/p>\n

oregonfilm.org<\/a><\/p>\n

facebook.com\/oregonfilm<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: Tim Williams, Executive Director.<\/p>\n

Founded in 1968, Oregon Film promotes the development of the film, video, and multimedia industry in Oregon. OF’s goal is to enhance the industry\u2019s revenues, profile, and reputation within Oregon and among the industry internationally.<\/p>\n

OF\u2019s various incentive programs can rebate up to 20% of a project’s Oregon-based goods and services, and up to 16.2% of payroll wages paid to production personnel working in the state. Visit the website for more information plus links to regional resources as well as crew, services, cast, and vendors directories.<\/p>\n

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Vancouver and British Columbia, Canada<\/h2>\n

Creative BC<\/p>\n

<\/strong>7 West 6th Avenue<\/p>\n

Vancouver, BC<\/p>\n

V5Y 1K2 Canada<\/p>\n

(604) 736-7997<\/p>\n

srcooper@creativebc.com<\/p>\n

creativebc.com\/industry-sectors\/motion-picture\/index<\/a><\/p>\n

creativebc.com\/community\/filming-in-our-communities<\/a><\/p>\n

Website: creativebc.com<\/p>\n

<\/a>Twitter: @creativebcs<\/p>\n

Facebook: \/creativebcs<\/p>\n

Instagram: @creativebcs<\/p>\n

Contact: Sandi Richter Cooper, BC Film Commissioner & Director of Production Services<\/p>\n

Creative BC is an independent society created and supported by the Province of BC to sustain and help grow BC\u2019s creative sector (film and television, digital and interactive media, music, and magazine and book publishing industries). The society delivers a wide range of programs and services to expand BC\u2019s creative economy. These include the administration of the provincial government\u2019s tax credit programs for film and television; development funding and export marketing support; and motion picture production services to attract inward investment and market BC as a destination for domestic and international production. The society acts as an industry catalyst and ambassador to help BC\u2019s creative sector reach its economic and creative potential both at home and globally.<\/p>\n

Creative BC supports ongoing collaboration between the many industries and government stakeholders who contribute to British Columbia\u2019s successful motion picture industry. These include eight regional film commissions, industry and labour organizations, and government at all levels\u2013from provincial ministries and agencies to the 33 municipal film offices (12 outside Metro Vancouver) and the Province\u2019s Los Angeles-based BC film marketing and trade office.<\/p>\n

Vancouver Film Office<\/strong><\/p>\n

Film & Special Events Office<\/p>\n

126 Keefer St<\/p>\n

Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4<\/p>\n

(604) 257-8840<\/p>\n

film.office@vancouver.ca<\/p>\n

http:\/\/vancouver.ca\/doing-business\/film-permits.aspx <\/a><\/p>\n

The City of Vancouver and Park Board film offices helps production companies to:<\/p>\n