Behind the LensSeattle Office of Film and Music (Office of Economic Development)

Film Office & Commission

Seattle Office of Film and Music (Office of Economic Development)

Seattle, Washington, United States

The City of Seattle's film and music programs within the Office of Economic Development. The film program issues permits for filming on city property and works to attract, grow, and keep film production in Seattle.

Filming incentives

Rate
30-45%
Credit type
Cash Rebate
Min. spend
$150K (commercials) / $300K (TV) / $500K (features)

Figures describe the Washington program, not this office. Incentive terms change with legislation: confirm current rates, caps, and eligibility with the office before budgeting.

At-a-glance figures, not yet checked against official sources

Full Washington incentive breakdown, estimator & comparison

The office focuses on permitting and industry support; the office page itself does not list incentives. Statewide funding assistance is available through Washington Filmworks (Motion Picture Competitiveness Program), a production incentive covering a percentage of qualified in-state spend.

Official incentive details

Contact & details

ContactBeto Yarce, Director (Office of Economic Development)

Filmed here

Productions recorded as having shot in the area Seattle Office of Film and Music covers.

Title data and poster artwork from TMDB. Sources: each office's own credits page, and filming locations recorded in Wikidata.

Listings are not confirmation of where a production filmed. This website uses TMDB and the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB.

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