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Commercial Actor: Media Organizations<\/h1>\n

Western 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<\/a><\/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

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Portland<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Northwest Film Center<\/p>\n

Classes and Offices<\/em><\/p>\n

934 SW Salmon Street<\/p>\n

Portland, Oregon 97205<\/p>\n

Screenings<\/em><\/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

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

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

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

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

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Alaska<\/h2>\n

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

550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 500<\/p>\n

Anchorage, Alaska 99501<\/p>\n

(907 )269-4048<\/p>\n

alaskafilmoffice@alaska.gov<\/p>\n

ethan.tyler@alaska.gov<\/p>\n

commerce.alaska.gov\/web\/ded\/dev\/film.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: Ethan Tyler, Manager.<\/p>\n

The Alaska Film Office provides production assistance by guiding film directors, makers, and producers to resources that fit their artistic and budgetary needs. This includes information and assistance with filming locations, rules and regulations, transportation, crew, talent, and support services. The AFO also works with organizations in the private sector for the expansion and development of film production industries in the state.<\/p>\n

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Idaho<\/h2>\n

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

PO Box 83720<\/p>\n

700 W. State St. 2nd Fl.<\/p>\n

Boise, ID 83720-0093<\/p>\n

Office: (208) 334-2470<\/p>\n

Amy Rajkovich: (208) 780-5153<\/p>\n

amy.rajkovich@tourism.idaho.gov<\/p>\n

commerce.idaho.gov\/idaho-business\/film<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: Amy Rajkovich, Tourism Specialist.<\/p>\n

The Idaho Film Office works with producers to coordinate locations, crews, and equipment. IFO also offers consulting and other support services for filmmakers and digital artists.<\/p>\n

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Montana<\/h2>\n

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

301 South Park Ave<\/p>\n

Helena, MT 59620<\/p>\n

(800) 553.4563<\/p>\n

(406) 841.2876<\/p>\n

montanafilm@mt.gov<\/p>\n

montanafilm.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Contact: J.D. Jacoby, Locations Coordinator.<\/p>\n

Originally established in 1974 as a central information source for on-location filmmakers, the MFO now features dedicated staff committed to serving the film production industry. The MFO has three roles:<\/p>\n