One place. Infinite possibilities.
Harbor Island Studios gives you the space and support to film anything you imagine. With a variety of locations just a short drive away — soaring forests, wide open beaches, and snowcapped peaks, just to name a few — the studios are an ideal base for your next project.
From flour mill to production studio
In 2021, an unused 117,000-square-foot concrete flour mill was transformed into Harbor Island Studios, thanks to the hard work of King County crews and contractors. The building, purchased by the county in 2002, has become a strong asset to the region, attracting productions locally and from around the country.
Meet our people
Kate Becker
CREATIVE ECONOMY DIRECTOR
KING COUNTY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY & CREATIVE ECONOMY
Kate Becker is passionate about making sure you have a great experience at Harbor Island Studios. As the county’s Creative Economy Director, she spends her days (and nights!) working to build King County's creative economy, keenly focused on the film, music, and creative industries.
Prior to her current position, Kate served as the Director of the City of Seattle Office of Film + Music. She has also served in leadership roles at Seattle Theatre Group, Art Share LA in Los Angeles, and The New Art Center in Boston, MA. She co-founded legendary Northwest all-ages venues The Vera Project and the Old Fire House, talent pipelines for the music industry.
Kate has produced more than 1,000 all ages shows and numerous large-scale events and fundraisers. She also founded the Old Fire House Media Lab, ensuring that emerging filmmakers and musicians have access to studio space. She loves startup culture and founded two small businesses and two nonprofits. Kate was a charter member of the Seattle Music Commission and serves on the board of SIFF (Seattle International Film Festival), Seattle Center Foundation and the Music Policy Forum.
Executive’s Film Advisory Board (EFAB)
Our board of industry professionals helps guide the studio’s evolution, bringing deep knowledge, fresh ideas and sharp insights as we continue to grow its capabilities.
Peter Barnes
Owner of Clatter & Din, 1994-2020
Buzzy Cancilla
Commercial Producer
Cynthia Geary
Actor
Lacy Leavitt
Producer, Writer
Tony Becerra
Assistant Director, DGA
Michelle Flowers-Taylor
Director, Actor
Megan Griffiths
Director, Writer, DGA, WGA
Melissa Purcell
Prop Master, Recent IATSE Local 488 Northern Business Agent
Vicky Berglund-Davenport
Location Manager, Washington Filmworks Film Office Manager
Cheo Hodari Coker
Producer/Showrunner/Writer
Susan LaSalle
Director/Producer, DGA
Nesib “CB” Shamah
Producer/Director
King County Managed and Operated
Harbor Island Studios is a key economic development initiative designed to grow the region’s creative economy. Under the leadership of the County Executive and the EFAB, Harbor Island Studios provides infrastructure necessary for a successful film industry and supports the growth of creative economy family-wage jobs.
With the backing of the King County Council, the studios will continue to be renovated. In the works are a state-of-the-art lighting grid and an exterior paint job.
King County Team
Shannon Braddock
King County Executive
Cristina Gonzalez
King County Facilities Management Deputy Director
Amie Danielewicz
King County Economic Opportunity Manager
Kate Becker
King County Creative Economy Director
Mark Zandberg
King County Real Estate Film Liaison
Susano Surface
King County Executive Analyst
Drew Zimmerman
King County Facilities Management Deputy Director
Ashton Allison
King County Economic Opportunity Director
Rochelle Vinson
King County Executive Assistant
Partnerships
While Harbor Island Studios’ primary motive is to help filmmakers do great work, we partner and host multiple educational and workforce development opportunities throughout the year. Partners and collaborators include:
