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  1 0 Really James Keblas should answer this question. It has his name all over it. I will say that Vancouver does not make indie films (or at least notable indie films). Seattle, however, does. Van has TV shows, we have the art. It seems it must be one or the other. charles mudede answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago | Report 1 comment by Questions, questions.… 0 0 Well then bring it on James Keblas! I'd also like to hear the experiences / opinions of the producers (a/k/a "purse strings") on this panel. Jennifer Roth has produced out-of-state projects, why doesn't she produce here? Jane Charles produced "$5 Cover" here, was Seattle chosen because of location or the film incentive? Questions, questions. commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 James Keblas and Amy Dee worked tirelessly to bring this show here and they got close. They did make us competitive. Ultimately, the bean counters in charge decided to go with a market they knew and understood. Many Hollywood/TV producers are like lemmings and they follow everyone else instead of trying new things. Indie producers are brave enough to come. Jennifer Roth answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 The lures that Seattle/WA state uses are far inferior to Vancouver's. So, No, it's not competitive. Plus 19 year olds can drink up there and hookers are readily available. How are you going to compete with that? ;) Rev.Enant answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 National Film Board of Canada. That entity has made it possible for many Canadian cities, including Vancouver, to have an actual infrastructure in place for films and other similar projects. The tax incentive doesn't compare to actual subsidies for the arts. Geni answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 It's the availability of production talent there at the right price. Also, since the film boom started in Vancouver (maybe the very early 90s), that industry has really been catered to in British Columbia (tax incentives, complementary businesses) to a degree that dwarfs Washington State's efforts. The film industry is their Boeing. (Note that I didn't say it's their Microsoft. The BC government is still trying to lure MS up north with all kinds of incentives.) Bauhaus answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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