A Systemic Overview


A sustainable motion picture industry in Washington State must be inclusive and free from inequities. Washington Filmworks acknowledges that there are historic and significant systemic barriers in the industry and in response is working with Epiphanies of Equity to develop social and racial equity goals.

This first survey asks you to reflect on different cultural aspects and experiences with Washington Filmworks, and your responses will be incorporated into policies and programs in the future. All questions are optional and answers will only be seen by the staff at Epiphanies of Equity. Please fill out as many questions as you can so that we can incorporate your experiences and story in our roadmap.

Some of the terms used in the survey have been defined in-line with text. You can also find a full operational definition document here.

Please complete the survey by: August 23, 2021

Depending on how quickly you type and the level of thoughtfulness put into your answers, the assessment should take anywhere from 11-15 minutes. If you have any questions or concerns or need assistance taking the survey please contact:

ChrisTiana@ChrisTianaobeysumner.com or sign up for a time to connect

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* 1. How long have you been working in the motion picture industry?

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* 2. Is your motion picture work/ career your primary source of income?

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* 3. Which role do you most commonly or frequently hold in the motion picture industry ?

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* 4. What types of motion picture projects have you worked on in the last two (2) years? Please check all that apply and indicate whether that work was paid or unpaid. If you did not work on the type of project listed, please leave it blank.

  Paid Unpaid
Commercials
Episodic Series
Feature Films
Industrials and Corporate Work
VR or AR Productions

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* 5. Washington Filmworks has several programs to support the statewide motion picture industry. Please select those you know or are familiar.

  Yes No
Motion Picture Competitiveness Program (i.e, the production incentive program)
Innovation Lab
Media Mentorship Program

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* 6. Have you considered applying for these programs? Why or why not?

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* 7. Washington Filmworks manages many production resources. Please select those you know or are familiar.

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* 8. What additional programs or resources could Washington Filmworks offer that would help and support your work?

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* 9. What programs or resources could Washington Filmworks offer to support racial and social equity work in the motion picture industry?

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* 10. What equity trainings, initiatives, or opportunities would be most helpful for the statewide motion picture industry? (Examples: mentorship, equity statements, bias training, etc.)

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* 11. Are you familiar with Washington Filmworks’ recently launched partner organization Whipsmart which is designed to support creative workers and creative businesses?

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* 12. From your perspective, what are the unique needs of people from marginalized communities who are working in the motion picture industry?

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* 13. How can Washington Filmworks better serve marginalized communities?

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* 14. How specifically can Washington Filmworks funding programs or resources be more equitable?

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* 15. Rate how well you believe Washington Filmworks currently meets the needs of these socially or historically marginalized identities within the motion picture industry. Share more about your answers:

  1-Not well at all 2- 3- Adequate 4- 5- Very well Not sure
Black, brown, and Indigenous
LGBTQIA+
Disability
Undocumented, immigrant, refugee, or naturalized citizenship
Class, i.e. low-income, no-income, homelessness

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* 16. Please share a time when you felt Washington Filmworks took action and/or made changes that furthered racial and social equity?

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* 17. Please share a time when you felt Washington Filmworks took action and/or made changes that hindered or stalled racial and social equity?

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* 18. What is your racial or ethnic identity? (Select all that apply.)

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* 19. Are you LGBTQIA+?

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* 20. What is your gender identity?

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* 21. Do you identify as a disabled person/ person with a disability ?

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* 22. Economic Class

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* 23. What is your age?

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* 24. What is the highest level of school you have completed or the highest degree you have received?

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* 25. What Zip Code do you live in? 

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