diff --git a/bink.py b/bink.py
index cbfec94..f64d531 100755
--- a/bink.py
+++ b/bink.py
@@ -27,7 +27,8 @@ try:
     with open(filters_path, "r") as f:
         filters = json.load(f)
 except FileNotFoundError:
-    pass
+    with open(filters_path, "w") as f:
+        json.dump(filters, f)
 
 try:
     editor = os.environ["EDITOR"]