Seen any good local movies lately? Take “M3GAN” and “The Boys in the Boat” for example. Two very different movies, very popular, which are set in Seattle, but they were not filmed in Seattle. That happens a lot. In fact, the film industry is largely absent from Washington state.

So what can be done to get more local productions off the ground? Well, we’ve got a few film experts on the show today to dive into this issue.

Other events:
SIFF Downtown screening of Train Dreams - Oct 29th
Seattle Film Critics Society PNW Awards - Oct 29 - Nov 23
Oddmall Emporium of the Weird - Nov 8-9

Where’s your favorite place to meet up around arts and culture in the region? Drop us a line at meetmehere@kuow.org. 

Got an arts idea you want to pitch KUOW? Email us at arts@kuow.org 

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Seen any good local movies lately? Take &ldquo;M3GAN&rdquo; and &ldquo;The Boys in the Boat&rdquo; for example. Two very different movies, very popular, which are set in Seattle, but they were not filmed in Seattle. That happens a lot. In fact, the film industry is largely absent from Washington state.
So what can be done to get more local productions off the ground? Well, we&rsquo;ve got a few film experts on the show today to dive into this issue.
Other events:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.siff.net/programs-and-events/seattle-film-critics-society-pnw-awards-2025/train-dreams">SIFF Downtown screening of Train Dreams</a> - Oct 29th</li>
<li><a href="https://www.siff.net/programs-and-events/seattle-film-critics-society-pnw-awards-2025">Seattle Film Critics Society PNW Awards</a> - Oct 29 - Nov 23</li>
<li><a href="https://oddmall.co/">Oddmall Emporium of the Weird</a> - Nov 8-9</li>
</ul>
Where&rsquo;s your favorite place to meet up around arts and culture in the region? Drop us a line at meetmehere@kuow.org.&nbsp;
Got an arts idea you want to pitch KUOW? Email us at arts@kuow.org&nbsp;
Your support helps create shows like Seattle Now, Soundside, and Meet Me Here!&nbsp;
Become a KUOW member today.

Meet Me Here is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. In each episode, we’re fighting the freeze and meeting you around the region for art shows, concerts, author talks, geeky get-togethers, and more. There’s a lot to do in this region, so let’s make some plans and go experience it together.

Meet Me Here&nbsp;is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. In each episode, we&rsquo;re fighting the freeze and meeting you around the region for art shows, concerts, author talks, geeky get-togethers, and more. There&rsquo;s a lot to do in this region, so let&rsquo;s make some plans and go experience it together.

Meet Me Here is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. 

Meet Me Here

Host Dyer Oxley speaks with three experts on the film industry in Washington state and what can be done to get more movies to shoot in the state.

Why your favorite Seattle movie probably wasn't filmed there

Environmental author Terry Tempest Williams captures not just the physical beauty of the natural world but she also invites the reader to deepen their spiritual understanding and connection with the environment.

In her new book The Glorians, Visitations from the Holy Ordinary, Terry seeks to understand the obscure meaning of moments in her life. From the personal to the universal. A way to reveal the joy in being present. 

Sign up for the next talk in our Book Talks series in partnership with the Seattle Public Library at kuow.org/events. And sign up for the KUOW Book Club newsletter at kuow.org/books.

Help keep KUOW's local podcasts going strong! Donate now at kuow.org/meet. 

Environmental author Terry Tempest Williams&nbsp;captures not just the physical beauty of the natural world but she also invites the reader to deepen their spiritual understanding and connection with the environment.
In her new book The Glorians, Visitations from the Holy Ordinary, Terry seeks to understand the obscure meaning of moments in her life. From the personal to the universal. A way to reveal the joy in being present.&nbsp;
Sign up for the next talk in our Book Talks series in partnership with the Seattle Public Library at <a href="https://www.kuow.org/events">kuow.org/events</a>. And sign up for the KUOW Book Club newsletter at <a href="https://www.kuow.org/series/books/">kuow.org/books</a>.
Help keep KUOW's local podcasts going strong! Donate now at <a href="https://donate.kuow.org/donate/meet">kuow.org/meet</a>.&nbsp;

Host Katie Campbell invites environmental author Terry Tempest Williams about her new book The Glorians, Visitations from the holy ordinary

BONUS: Terry Tempest Williams on her epic documentation of the Glorians

Meet Me Here listeners, if you still don't have any plans for this weekend, fear not. The Weekend Warmup is here to help with a whole bunch of ideas for fun things to do around the region this weekend.

HOST: Soundside producer Jason Megatron Burrows

LINKS: 
Norwescon
Sakura-Con
Seattle's Easter Swing
Women Made Film Festival in Everett, WA
The Stranger Presents: The 2026 Undisputable Champions of Comedy!
93rd Annual Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade
Seattle Torrent vs NY Sirens at MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/meet 

Meet Me Here is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. 

Meet Me Here listeners, if you still don't have any plans for this weekend, fear not. The Weekend Warmup is here to help with a whole bunch of ideas for fun things to do around the region this weekend.
HOST: Soundside producer Jason Megatron Burrows
LINKS:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.norwescon.org/">Norwescon</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://sakuracon.org/">Sakura-Con</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://easterswing.org/">Seattle's Easter Swing</a></li>
<li><a href="https://everettfilmfestival.org/film-festival/">Women Made Film Festival in Everett, WA</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://everout.com/seattle/events/the-stranger-presents-the-2026-undisputable-champions-of-comedy/e230703/">The Stranger Presents: The 2026 Undisputable Champions of Comedy!</a></li>
<li><a href="https://thedaffodilfestival.org/events/daffodil-parade/">93rd Annual Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.thepwhl.com/en/stats/game-center/308">Seattle Torrent vs NY Sirens at MADISON SQUARE GARDEN</a></li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/meet">kuow.org/donate/meet&nbsp;</a>
Meet Me Here is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.&nbsp;

Meet Me Here presents KUOW's Weekend Warmup! Find all the events worthy of YOUR time off with host Jason Megatron Burrows.

What You Could Be Doing This Weekend: Daffodil Fest, SakuraCon, and Local Stand-up

This week hosts Katie Campbell, Dyer Oxley, and Jeannie Yandel discuss which music festivals in Seattle are worth checking out this summer. And we get recommendations from our arts friends in the region, KEXP and the Seattle Times music desk. 

Your support helps create shows like Seattle Now, Soundside, and Meet Me Here! 

Become a KUOW member today.

This week hosts Katie Campbell, Dyer Oxley, and Jeannie Yandel discuss which music festivals in Seattle are worth checking out this summer. And we get recommendations from our arts friends in the region, KEXP and the Seattle Times music desk.&nbsp;
Your support helps create shows like Seattle Now, Soundside, and Meet Me Here!&nbsp;
<a href="https://donate.kuow.org/donate/meet">Become a KUOW member today</a>.

This week hosts Katie Campbell, Dyer Oxley, and Jeannie Yandel discuss which music festivals in Seattle are worth checking out this summer. 

Why your favorite Seattle movie probably wasn't filmed there

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