On Tuesday, the Seattle City Council passed legislation to create a film commission, which would aid in strengthening the film and television industry in the city.
passed legislation to create a film commission, which would aid in strengthening the film and television industry in the city.The commission will consist of 11 people qualified to represent Seattle’s film industry. Five members will be appointed by the council, five by Mayor Bruce Harrell and one by the commission itself.
“Seattle’s film industry has been asking for this commission for years, and I have made it a priority since day one. Every movie or TV show set in Seattle but filmed elsewhere represents hundreds of jobs lost for our creative workers, millions of dollars not being spent in our local economy, and a lost opportunity to showcase our amazing city to the world. With this commission we’re sending a message to the film industry — Seattle is back,” Nelson said.