News from the Office of Film + Music
Vol. 15, No. 25 | November 20, 2020
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Creative Industry Small Businesses: Apply for the Seattle Small Business Stabilization Fund by November 30
The City of Seattle is prioritizing creative industry small businesses and workers by allocating 10% of the current $4 million Small Business Stabilization Fund grants to creative industry small businesses. Small Business Stabilization Fund grants are provided by the Office of Economic Development, where webinars, direct business assistance, and in-language assistance are available to small business owners. Learn more and apply now here.
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Governor’s Office Releases New COVID-19 Guidelines Allowing Film Production to Continue
On November 15 the Governor’s office released new guidelines in an effort to curb the surge of COVID-19 cases in Washington state. These new guidelines do not impact existing film production guidelines or permitting. For more information visit the OFM Blog. To apply for a Master Film Permit visit the application portal.
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The Mixer: See you on December 9!
Join us for our year-end Mixer on Wednesday, December 9, 5-7 p.m. Hear from City departments, the Seattle Music Commission, Film Task Force, and other advisory groups as they share their 2020 progress related to supporting local creative industries, in the context of both COVID and the changing economy. In the meantime, dive into our roundup of top-notch resources to help you expand your network, your skill set, and your brand. Tap into these resources on the OFM Blog
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City of Seattle and Community Partners Launch ‘Shop Your Block’ Holiday Campaign to Support Small Businesses
OED launched the new Shop Your Block retail map as part of the larger public campaign—Shop Your Block—that aims to support small businesses throughout the holiday season. Shop Your Block connects consumers to local small retail businesses throughout Seattle using the new retail map and online neighborhood marketplaces. Shop Your Block celebrates Seattle’s unique character and encourages the public to support local retailers in their neighborhood —in person or online— this holiday shopping season. Learn how you can participate in Shop Your Block here!
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Submit Your Music to PlayBack!
Seattle Public Library is seeking submissions for their free music collection, PlayBack. Playback contains 250 albums by Seattle area artists including; SassyBlack, Tomo Nakayama, BEARAXE, The Black Tones, Lori Goldston, Whitney Monge, NAVVI and many more!
The public can download or stream these albums for free, and selected artists receive $200 and lots of library love.
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National Arts Marketing Project Conference Scholarships
Scholarships are available for arts and culture marketing professionals to attend the National Arts Marketing Project Conference for professional development on Dec 7-8th. For information and to apply, click here.
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Join Washington Filmworks for its end-of-the-year event!
Show some love to Washington’s film industry by participating in Washington Filmworks’ “Snow Place Like Home Virtual Event!” Submit short videos about filming in Washington by 11/20, and mark your calendar for Thursday, December 17th at 7pm ! Learn more here.
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SIFF 2021 Call For Entries is now open!
Filmmakers: Submit your work to SIFF for the 2021 festival! Submissions are being accepted through January 8, 2021, for next year’s virtual festival. Learn more and apply here.
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Iconic Seattle music venue, The Crocodile, is moving with big plans for the future
After nearly 30 years, one of the city’s most storied clubs is moving to a new location in Belltown. The Crocodile is taking over the former El Gaucho building and plans to create a multivenue entertainment complex that will expand the Croc’s footprint on the local concert landscape. Read the full story here.
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Art Zone with Nancy Guppy
Featuring filming at the new Museum of Museums, a short animation by John Osebold, and a musical performance by Ryan Burns filmed in the Roayl Room. All can be viewed here!
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