The City of Burien’s new Film Office will be holding a Launch Party from 5 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 14 at the Tin Room Bar & Theater.
As we first reported, the city created a new Film Office in April, with its mission of “supporting and promoting Burien’s local film industry by connecting filmmakers with information and raising the profile of film in Burien.”
This kick-off event will be a chance for local filmmakers to meet, network, share stories, watch film clips and much more.
The idea for the city’s new film office and website came out of conversations between local filmmakers (including BTB Editor Scott Schaefer), along with Economic Development Manager Dan Trimble and Management Intern Andrew Desmond.
“Whether you have a steadfast plan or just an idea, we encourage you to reach out to the City,” a statement reads. “This office is committed to helping prospective filmmakers find the information they need to start filming at City locations.”
Here’s text from an invitation being sent out:
Hello!
On behalf of the City Burien and her film community, I wanted to personally invite you to attend the upcoming Burien Film Office launch party.
When: 5pm – 7pm, Thursday May 14
Where: The Tin Room Bar, Olde Burien.
What: Happy hour and networking in celebration of the opening of the City of Burien’s Film Office, with remarks, a toast, a ribbon-cutting and a screening of several locally made short-films.
We look forward to seeing you next Thursday.
Films made in Burien, around Burien, or by Burienites include:
- “Valley of the Sasquatch,” Directed by Burien resident John Portanova and Photographed by Jeremy Berg.
- “The Maury Island Incident,” shot at the Tin Room Bar by a local production company during the summer of 2013.
- “Your Sister’s Sister,” shot at the Countryside Cafe when it was “Germaine’s Country Kitchen,” and Directed by Lynn Shelton.
- “Safety Not Guaranteed,” shot at Highline High School and Grocery Outlet on SW 152nd (NOTE: Colin Trevorrow, the Director of this film, has moved onto a new project – with a slightly higher budget – called “Jurassic World”!).
- “The Off Hours,” directed by Megan Griffiths.
- “Manic Pixie Dream Wife,“ created by Highline School graduate M. Elizabeth Eller.
- “The Day My Parents Became Cool,” shot at Highline High School and Directed/Written by Steve Edmiston.
- “Every Beautiful Thing,” recently shot at the Countryside Cafe.
And the first-ever Burien Film Festival was held on April 1 during the Burien UFO Festival.
For more information, contact the city’s Economic Development Manager, Dan Trimble, at 206.248.5528.
Photo of production on “The Maury Island Incident” at the Tin Room by Michael Brunk / nwlens.com