Mas, who directed the series Z Nation, said Washington’s comparatively limited incentive budget makes filming in the state much more difficult.
“The amount of money that’s offered in the incentive and how quickly it goes make it impossible for us to be competitive,” Mas said.
Mas started working in Washington nearly 25 years ago, drawn to the eclectic look of the state, with physical scenery ranging from rainforests to dunes to mountains. During the five year run of Z Nation, the film incentive program didn’t have much money left to offer other productions, according to Mas.
SB 5760 is the most recent effort to expand Washington’s film incentive program. Washington
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