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Office of Film and Music Records, 1986-2007
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Seattle (Wash.). Office of Economic Development
- Title
- Office of Film and Music Records
- Dates
- 1986-2007 (inclusive)19862007
- Quantity
- 2.8 cubic feet, (7 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 2101-03
- Summary
- Records documenting the work of this office, which promoted the film and music industry in Seattle.
- Repository
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Seattle Municipal Archives
Seattle Municipal Archives
Office of the City Clerk
City of Seattle
PO Box 94728
98124-4728
Seattle, WA
Telephone: 2062337807
Fax: 2063869025
archives@seattle.gov - Access Restrictions
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Records are open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Office of Economic Development (OED) was created in 1972 as part of the Department of Community Development to provide information to businesses expanding or relocating in Seattle. Its main efforts consisted of business development and capital investment, business assistance and advisory services, business liaison, special projects, and research.
In 1992 the City Council reorganized the functions of the Department of Community Development and established the Economic Development Transition Project. This project was assigned responsibility to contract for services to manage the Citys business loan programs and to develop and recommend a strategy for the Citys economic development programs.
OED was reorganized into the Executive Department in 1993. Its assigned functions included coordination of programs and policies related to the support of a diversified economy, livable wage jobs, access to education, job training and self-employment opportunities, and increased capacity for local neighborhood revitalization. OED administered the Citys business loan programs, including loans funded by Urban Development Action Grants, the Neighborhood Business Development Loan Program, Washington State Development Loan Funds, the Seattle Small Business Lenders Association, and Community Development Block Grants.
The Office negotiated and administered contracts with organizations engaged in the provision of economic development services. Additional functions included the implementation of Community Development Block Grant contracts, as well as administration of federal, state, and local grants such as Central Seattle Neighborhood Special Purpose Grants, Economic Development Administration Planning Grants, the Southeast Opportunity Fund, and the Southeast Good Neighbor Fund. OED provided staff support to the Citys Industrial Development Corporation, which issued industrial revenue bonds to provide low-interest financing for private business investment in Seattle. The Office also assumed responsibility for staffing the Mayors Small Business Task Force and administering certain contracts. The director was appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Records in this series include news releases, communications, and plans of action regarding the film and music industry in Seattle. Most notable are materials about the Sand Point Naval Station's reinvention as a film studio. Also included are materials detailing the design of outreach materials showcasing Seattle's rich musical history and relevance. Documents relating to major events, such as Sundance Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF), and the Austin, Texas event South by Southwest (SXSW) are also included. Much of the material comes from the records of Donna James and James Keblas and spans a period of time from the 1990s through the 2000s. The main focus of the records is on the Sand Point redesign and efforts to maintain Seattle as a premier location/studio option for filmmakers.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Item and date], Office of Film and Music Records, Record Series 2101-03. Box [number], Folder [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Naval Air Station to Film Studio Proposal | 1992 |
| 1 | 2 | Community Preferred Reuse Plan for Sand Point | 1993 |
| 1 | 3 | Sand Point Film Studio Feasibility Study | 1994 |
| 1 | 4 | Kaplan, McLaughlin, Diaz Inc Study Proposal (Sand Point Conversion) | 1994 |
| 1 | 5 | Bassetti Architects Study Proposal (Sand Point Conversion) | 1994 |
| 1 | 6 | Sand Point Conversion | 1992-1998 |
| 1 | 7 | Dodd Pacific Sand Point Conversion Proposal | 1994 |
| 1 | 8 | Zimmer, Gunsul, Frasca Partnership Sand Point Conversion Proposal | 1994 |
| 1 | 9 | Sand Point Reference Materials | 1990-1999 |
| 1 | 10 | Washington State Film Office Think Tank Proposal Building Two | 1998 |
| 1 | 11 | Film and Tourism Budget | 1999 |
| 2 | 1 | Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Sand Point Conversion Proposal | 1993 |
| 2 | 2 | Maps Sand Point Buildings | 2003-2004 |
| 2 | 3 | Sound Stages at Sand Point | 1992 |
| 2 | 4 | Proposal to Vulcan NW Sand Point Film Base | 1999 |
| 2 | 5 | Sand Point Sound Stage | 1995 |
| 2 | 6 | Contract with KMD for Sand Point | 1994 |
| 2 | 7 | Sand Point Study Originals | 1995 |
| 2 | 8 | Results of Sand Point Study | 1995 |
| 2 | 9 | Sand Point West Wing Building Three | 1990-1999 |
| 2 | 10 | Sand Point Blueprints | 1990-1999 |
| 2 | 11 | Seattle Film Project Proposal | 1998 |
| 2 | 12 | Film/Photo Permits | 2004 |
| 2 | 13 | Sand Point Closure Where Do We Go From Here? | 1995-1996 |
| 2 | 14 | Leases | 1995-1996 |
| 2 | 15 | Building 27 | 2006 |
| 2 | 16 | Building 11 | 2001 |
| 2 | 17 | Building 30 | 2003 |
| 2 | 18 | Market Assesment | 1998 |
| 2 | 19 | Sand Point Film Base Proposal to Vulcan NW | 1998-1999 |
| 3 | 1 | Sand Point Feasibility Study | 1992-1995 |
| 3 | 2 | Arts Commission Meetings | 2003-2004 |
| 3 | 3 | Community Outreach | 2000-2001 |
| 3 | 4 | FilmAid | 2000-2001 |
| 3 | 5 | Film Insurance | 2001 |
| 3 | 6 | Pioneer Square Film Policy | 2000 |
| 3 | 7 | Seattle Channel | 2005 |
| 3 | 8 | Seattle Nightlife Music Association | 2006-2007 |
| 3 | 9 | Seattle Sound Magazine Ad Contract | 2006 |
| 3 | 10 | Sponsorships | 2004-2005 |
| 3 | 11 | Filming Incentive Packages and Tax Exemptions | 2004 |
| 3 | 12 | Weekly Project Lists | 1999-2004 |
| 3 | 13 | Donna James Correspondence | 1991-1999 |
| 3 | 14 | Film Extras | 1994 |
| 3 | 15 | 1st Annual African American Film Festival | 1992 |
| 3 | 16 | Film Brochure | 1995 |
| 3 | 17 | Economic Impacts of Film | 2003 |
| 3 | 18 | Film Day Event | 1998 |
| 3 | 19 | Film Coordinator Position | 1990-1994 |
| 4 | 1 | Frasier Promo Spot | 1999-2004 |
| 4 | 2 | Jackson Street Plaque | 2005 |
| 4 | 3 | Jackson Street Jazz Dedication | 2005 |
| 4 | 4 | Film Talks | 1994-2000 |
| 4 | 5 | Pike Place Market Film Guidelines | 1994 |
| 4 | 6 | Music Impact Study | 2004 |
| 4 | 7 | Seattle Music Map | 2002 |
| 4 | 8 | People of Color in Film | 1995 |
| 4 | 9 | Police Issue Related to Filming | 1999 |
| 4 | 10 | Reel Film Map | 2000-2002 |
| 4 | 11 | Shadow Catcher Entertainment | 1993 |
| 4 | 12 | Seattle International Film Festival | 1999 |
| 4 | 13 | Sister City Film Fest | 1999 |
| 4 | 14 | Strike Information | 2000 |
| 4 | 15 | Triple Door Complaint | 2005 |
| 4 | 16 | The Vera Project | 2002-2004 |
| 4 | 17 | Vera Project Fundraising | 2005 |
| 4 | 18 | Union Grievances | 1986-1992 |
| 4 | 19 | 911 Media Art Center | 2004 |
| 4 | 20 | Bumbershoot | 2005 |
| 4 | 21 | Downtown Club Committee | 2004 |
| 5 | 1 | Decibel Festival | 2006 |
| 5 | 2 | Film and Music Retreat | 2006 |
| 5 | 3 | Northwest IMPACT Awards | 2004 |
| 5 | 4 | Lesbian and Gay Film Festival | 2002-2006 |
| 5 | 5 | Locations Requests | 2003 |
| 5 | 6 | Los Angeles Sale Trip | 2003 |
| 5 | 7 | Music Advisory Committee | 2003-2004 |
| 5 | 8 | Music Branding/Marketing | 2004-2005 |
| 5 | 9 | Music and Youth Commission | 2003 |
| 5 | 10 | Music Sponsorship | 2003 |
| 5 | 11 | Music Supervision Contract | 2006 |
| 5 | 12 | Northwest Asian Film Festival | 2003 |
| 5 | 13 | Northwest Folklife Festival | 2005 |
| 5 | 14 | Nightlife Task Force | 2006 |
| 5 | 15 | Pioneer Square Filming | 2000 |
| 5 | 16 | "Reel" Cinerama Film Festival | 2004 |
| 5 | 17 | Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) | 2006 |
| 6 | 1 | Reel Tax Benefits | 2005 |
| 6 | 2 | Rockrgrl Music Conference | 2000-2005 |
| 6 | 3 | Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) | 1999-2005 |
| 6 | 4 | Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) | 2000-2007 |
| 6 | 5 | Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) Catalog | 2004 |
| 6 | 6 | Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) Catalog | 2005 |
| 6 | 7 | Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) Catalog | 2006 |
| 6 | 8 | Sundance | 2001 |
| 6 | 9 | Sundance | 2002 |
| 7 | 1 | Sundance | 2003 |
| 7 | 2 | Sundance | 2004 |
| 7 | 3 | Sundance | 2005 |
| 7 | 4 | Sundance | 2006 |
| 7 | 5 | Sundance | 2007 |
| 7 | 6 | South by Southwest (SXSW) | 2004 |
| 7 | 7 | South by Southwest (SXSW) | 2005 |
| 7 | 8 | South by Southwest (SXSW) | 2006 |
| 7 | 9 | South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Guide | 2006 |
| 7 | 10 | South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Guide | 2006 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Economic development--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Motion picture industry--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Music--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF)
Finding aid prepared by Staci
Crouch
2022
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