An independent feature film will be using White Center as a backdrop for scenes being shot in the White Center area on Friday, September 9th. The film, called "Eden" is being directed by Megan Griffiths, a Seattle based director.

Filming will occur in the vicinity of 16th Avenue SW and SW 98th Street in the afternoon and into the evening.

Sections of street parking on 16th Avenue SW and SW 98th Street will be reserved for production vehicles. With the assistance of the King County Sheriff’s Department, vehicle traffic on 16th Avenue SW between s.w. 98th Street and s.w. 100th Street will be rerouted between 7 pm September 9th and 5 am September 10th.

The production company is coordinating with King County and the White Center Community Development Association regarding these parking and traffic revisions.

Questions regarding the filming activity can be directed to Location Manager Dave Drummond at dave@drummondmedia.com.

“Eden” is a proud recipient of funding assistance from Washington FilmWorks, which creates economic development opportunities by enhancing the competitiveness, profile and sustainability of Washington State’s film industry.

For more information on the program, please visit www.WashingtonFilmworks.org.