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Last year, the Seattle City Council created a new commission hoped to help attract new film, television, commercial, and streaming projects in the city.

Now the Seattle Film Commission is looking for its first members:

The Seattle Film Commission will be a diverse, 11-member group of film industry professionals representing 11 film-related disciplines.

• Position 1: On-screen talent or their representatives.
• Position 2: Film industry labor unions.
• Position 3: Advertising and creative agencies.
• Position 4: Commercial producers or production companies.
• Position 5: Film schools, film programs, or film educators.
• Position 6: Post-production companies and personnel, such as editors, composers, and post-supervisors.
• Position 7: Film production crew, including but not limited to props, sets, wardrobe, make-up, hair, camera, grip, and electric.
• Position 8: Film festivals or film content distribution companies.
• Position 9: Film location managers.
• Position 10: Film organizations belonging to and advocating for communities underrepresented in the film industry.
• Position 11: Immersive technology (such as augmented, extended, mixed, and virtual reality) and emerging technology businesses.

“The Seattle Film Commission will advise and make recommendations to the City of Seattle on the development of policies and programs that enhance the economic development of Seattle’s film industry,” the city says. “The goal is to provide growth opportunities for local film industry businesses and workers, connect talent to quality jobs, advance racial equity within the industry, and make Seattle an attractive location for film production.”

The submission process is open through March 12th. Five members will be selected by the mayor, five members by City Council, and one will be seated by the Film Commission once assembled. And, watch out, talented people: The sign-up page also includes a link to “nominate a film industry professional.” Make sure to let your friends know if you aren’t interested.

The positions are unpaid. The Office of Economic Development already staffs a Film Program Manager who will help organize the new body. Additional costs could include possible hardship stipends for the volunteer members.

The hope is for the commission to hold its first meeting in April.

Learn more at seattle.gov/filmandmusic.

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