Seattle’s had its very own county-owned film production space for the last 5 years.

It’s called Harbor Island Studios.

But recently, King County pulled its funding.

Now, a non-profit called CREATE48 has 1 year to prove the viability and necessity of the space.

We’ll learn more from film critic and arts reporter Chase Hutchinson.

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. 

Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online or on the KUOW App.

Seattle&rsquo;s had its very own county-owned film production space for the last 5 years.
It&rsquo;s called Harbor Island Studios.
But recently, King County pulled its funding.
Now, a non-profit called CREATE48 has 1 year to prove the viability and necessity of the space.
We&rsquo;ll learn more from film critic and arts reporter Chase Hutchinson.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://donate.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.&nbsp;
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at <a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback">leave us feedback online</a> or on <a href="https://meet.kuow.org/question/">the KUOW App.</a>

Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

Seattle Now

Seattle’s had its very own county-owned film production space for the last 5 years.  It’s called Harbor Island Studios.  But recently, King County pulled its funding.  Now, a non-profit called CREATE48 has 1 year to prove the viability and necessity of the space.  We’ll learn more from film critic and arts reporter Chase Hutchinson.