Creative Economy Contest - Submission Page
2022 Seattle Film Summit Creative Economy Contest
Showcase Date: Saturday, September 10, 1:00 - 2:30pm
Sponsored By: Inspire WA, King County Creative, WA Arts Commission, City of Seattle, Office of Economic Development, Washington State Department of Commerce, and Washington Filmworks
Submit: The below form
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS SEPTEMBER 2
Submissions Must Include:
A cover letter
One-page description
A 3 – 5-minute video describing the concept and the heart of the idea
The Seattle Film Summit is proud to announce its first annual Creative Economy Contest!
In partnership with Inspire WA, King County, WA State Arts Commission, City of Seattle - Office of Economic Development, and Washington Filmworks contestants will submit a 3 – 5 minute ‘creative economy idea’ that has the potential to have a wider impact or implementation within the state of Washington.
This competition will spotlight incredible ideas and help those submitting advocate for their own visions of the future. Now more than ever, we need new approaches and innovative ideas from and for our creative communities.
The winning team(s) will receive a commitment from the partner organizations to mentor and develop their creative economic ideas. This could involve the road to private funding or a legislative path. Each month, the partner organizations will help the winning team(s) take the next steps to make their ideas a reality.
Entries can come from individuals, digital shops, advertising agencies, or freelancers. Including designers, developers, content producers, digital artists, video professionals, account supervisors, creative directors, corporate executives, or merely a creative mind with a great idea.
CREATIVE ECONOMY EXAMPLES
1. Minnesota's Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment was approved by state voter's in 2008. As a broad "quality of life initiative", the Amendment tied together the interests of conservation, outdoor recreation, and arts/culture. The objective was to: protect drinking water sources; to protect, enhance, and restore wetlands, prairies, forests, and fish, game, and wildlife habitat; to preserve arts and cultural heritage; to support parks and trails; and to protect, enhance, and restore lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater.
The Legacy Amendment increases the state sales tax by three-eighths of one percent beginning on July 1, 2009 and continuing until 2034. The additional sales tax revenue is distributed into four funds as follows: 33 percent to the clean water fund; 33 percent to the outdoor heritage fund; 19.75 percent to the arts and cultural heritage fund; and 14.25 percent to the parks and trails fund.
2. Cuyahoga County (Ohio) Cigarette Tax for Arts and Culture was approved by voters in 2006; providing authority to collect a 30-cents-a-pack tax on cigarettes to support arts and culture. The ten year authorization was renewed by voters in 2015 by a margin of 3 to 1, nearly a 20 percent increase from the original vote.
3. The Creative Corps is a pilot program and a unique partnership between the City of San Francisco and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Modeled on the New Deal-era Works Progress Administration, the Creative Corps was launched during the pandemic to guarantee basic income to about 130 Bay Area artists who have borne the brunt of the Covid-19 crisis. Artists received a monthly income of $1,000 and served as Community Health Ambassadors.
4. Film incentives started in the 1990s as a response to production companies choosing to shoot American films abroad. A tax incentive can incentivize a particular economic activity, and there are financial benefits to encouraging filmmakers to shoot within your state. See what each state provides to incentivize local filmmaking.
WA State Examples:
Since 1973, the City of Seattle has had a 1% for Art Program. The program specifies that 1% of eligible city capital improvement project funds be set aside for the commission, purchase and installation of artworks in a variety of settings.
The Certified Creative District Program is administered by ArtsWA, our state arts agency. The program identifies creative and cultural hubs all across the state. The certification aims to inspire broader economic growth.
The WA Legislature established the Cultural Access Program in 2015, allowing cities and counties to put before their voters the option of a cultural tax. In 2018, Tacoma voters approved the first program and significantly expanded their investment in cultural activity.
Terms of Agreement
By submitting this form, you agree that if you are chosen to pitch at the Seattle Film Summit, you will show up for your registered time. If chosen, your time will be determined by the SFS team and will be during the Seattle Film Summit (September 10, 1:00 - 2:30 pm). Submission does not guarantee you will be chosen.