WHATCOM COUNTY , WA - The Indie Film Group (IFG), a Bellingham/Lynden based company, is pleased to announce sponsorship support from Comcast Cable Television.

The IFG provides filmmakers the opportunity to network while learning more about the craft of filmmaking from experienced professionals.

Guest speakers have included award-winning screenwriters, literary agents, talent agents, entertainment lawyers, producers, directors and Hollywood icons.

The IFG's feature program, The Screenwriters' Boot Camp , helps new and experienced writers build a complete feature-length screenplay in just weeks.

“Comcast is certainly a strong supporter for media education,” states David T. Adams, educational coordinator and instructor for the IFG.

“But this is also an excellent opportunity to show how local businesses can encourage film industry growth in the Pacific Northwest."

Specifically, Comcast's sponsorship will support the operations, advertising and communications related to the developing IFG programs and events –i.e. networking parties, script reads, and workshops for actors, directors, and producers.

Other partners and sponsors for the IFG include...

• Western Washington University
• The Mount Baker Theatre
• Whatcom Film & Video Group
• Kinko's
• The Northwest Film Forum
• Michael Wiese Productions
• Final Draft Inc.
• Filmmaker Magazine