Rainier Club and on Zoom

Movie Magic in Washington State

Washington State has a long history of hosting high-profile Hollywood movies and television shows.  From Elvis Presley starring in It Happened at the World’s Fair filmed in the 1960s to more recent blockbusters like Top Gun Maverick in 2022, Washington’s breathtaking iconic locations have served as the backdrop to some unforgettable movie moments. Since 2006 Washington Filmworks has been at the center of all the film action facilitating and funding productions all over the state.  Join Executive Director Amy Lillard as she pulls back the curtain and takes you behind the scenes for a sneak peek of what happens on film sets.  Not only will she talk about who’s who on set but she will also talk about some of the challenges working on location.  She will also share how the organization attracts big-budget productions to the Evergreen state and what you can do to get in on the action!