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War for the Planet of the Apes injected USD81 million into British Columbia’s economy
The latest instalment in the Planet of the Apes series incurred a total expenditure of USD81 million during its tenure in British Columbia, according to a report from the Motion Picture Association - Canada. War for the Planet of the…
WeSouth breaks into the market to put Argentina back on the map
Remember when you would come to work to a city that offered everything you needed - architecture, talent, creativity, outstanding crew and a wide range of cultural events for that little time off? Born, raised and trained in those times,…
Cannes Film Festival 2017: Bong Joon Ho’s US-Korea co-production, Okja, competes for Palme d’Or
Bong Joon Ho’s Okja has made history at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, being one of the first films set for online-only distribution (alongside The Meyerowitz Stories) to compete for the coveted Palme d’Or award. The US-South Korea co-production was…
Filming on Vancouver Island South
When people think of filming in British Columbia, Canada, it is likely that Vancouver comes to mind. What many don’t know is that across the water lies Vancouver Island. A 20 minute plane ride or a one and a half…
Vancouver boasts new state-of-the-art film studio
A new state-of-the-art production facility under the name of Martini Studios, will soon be open for business in Langley, Vancouver. The 150,000 square foot complex was unveiled earlier this week, with production work to begin on May 1st. The studio…
Liam Neeson’s Hard Powder settles for British Columbia after Alberta rejection
Liam Neeson’s upcoming film, Hard Powder, has begun principal photography in British Columbia after being rejected from shooting in Alberta’s Columbia Icefield (below). Parks Canada cited environmental concerns and the depiction of an indigenous gang leader as the reasons behind…
Georgia’s post-production incentive could expand under House Bill 199
Georgia’s film incentive could expand as House Bill 199, which seeks to lower the minimum spend for post-production work, was passed in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The bill has now been submitted for Governor Nathan Deal’s…
Argentina: a world of filming locations in South America
In the last fifteen years, Argentina has become a favourite destination for commercials, photo shoots and feature films. It is renowned for its ability to offer a wide range of locations, as depicted in films and television shows that have…
Ukraine-Canada co-production agreement in the works
The parameters for a co-production treaty between Canada and Ukraine are now being discussed following the release of Bitter Harvest, a collaborative project between the two countries. Produced by Devil’s Harvest Production, the film was shot in Kyiv and utilised…
New state of the art post-production facility inbound for Ontario
Canadore College, Ontario will soon have a state of the art post-production house that can be used by both attending students and professionals alike. At 5,588 square feet, the facility will be the first of its kind to carry the…
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Location scout in Alaska and British Columbia Canada
Hi, Can Someone Recommend Location Scouts/managers In Alaska And Bc Canada? I Have An Upcoming Project Where These Might Be Areas We Will Look Into.…
Posted Feb 22, 2017 - 3 repliesGrassroots Soccer Organisations- North America
Hello- We Are A Uk Based Production Company And We Are Looking For Interesting/quirky Soccer Organisations To Film Stories About In Either Canada Or America.…
Posted Sep 23, 2016 - 7 repliesFixer in Canadian/USA Rockies
Hi, We Are Making A Documentary Series About Mountain Ranges Of The World. Filming Will Be January 2017. I'm Looking For A Very Experienced Fixer/location…
Posted Sep 15, 2016 - 0 repliesFamous World Monuments and buildings
We Are Looking For Replicas Of World Famous Monuments And Buildings Of Different Countries- That Are Ideally All Available In One Country. Some Of The…
Posted Aug 12, 2016 - 0 repliesFixer in Copenhagen DANEMARK
I'm Looking For A Fixer In Copenhagen, For A Documentary Production Society Based In Montreal, Canada. Documentary Shooting From June 22nd To 28th, 2016 -…
Posted May 6, 2016 - 0 repliesCanada Production Supports
Looking For Snow Mountain And Mountain Road For Cycling Shoot In Feb Commercial Shooting Cycling Throughout The Spot And Camping At The End Preferred Location…
Posted Dec 9, 2015 - 1 repliesProduction in New Zealand/Chile/Canada/Alaska????
Looking For 3 Location For An Upcoming Commercial Shoot In May. We Are Doing 3 Films Around Following Location/situations: - Dog Sledding In Open Wide…
Posted Mar 27, 2015 - 9 repliesFixer Required in either Korea , Chile or Canada
Greetings . I Am Looking For A Fixer For A Stills And Video Shoot In Either Chile , Canada Or Korea . Looking To Scout…
Posted Dec 11, 2014 - 18 repliesFixer needed in Canadá (Toronto)
Los Notarios (www.losnotarios.tv) Needs A Local Fixer To Help Us For A 1 Day Shoot In Toronto's Landmarks (includes Production, Rentals And Permits). Small Crew…
Posted Sep 29, 2014 - 0 repliesCanada Service Production needed
Hello, We're Looking For A Very Good, Trustworthy But Cost Effective Production Company/line Producer In Canada (or Similar) For A Very Cool But Challenging Commercial…
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Directory (414)
Yukon Media Development
Category: Film Commissions
Country: Canada
Location Experience: YukonNorthwest Territories Film Commission
Category: Film Commissions
Country: CanadaMeans of Production Inc
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Canada
Covering: CanadaMother & Dragons
Category: Directors Representative
Country: Germany
Covering: Asia Pacific, United States, Canada, Portugal, IcelandFIXER.
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: United States of America
Covering: USA, The Caribbean, Mexico, CanadaBerlin Production Service Company
Category: Production Companies
Country: Germany
Covering: Berlin and surrounding region, GermanyCircle Productions
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Canada
Covering: CanadaFIXER.
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: United States of America
Covering: USA, Caribbean, Mexico, CanadaShowline Studios
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Country: Canada
Covering: CanadaSailor Productions
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Locations (17)
Alberta
Alberta has become the sole filming location for all three seasons of FX's crime series, Fargo. The province was also featured in the Academy Award winning The Revenant. A period survival story, The Revenant follows a hunter seeking revenge on…
Bahamas
The Bahamas, an archipelago of Carribean islands north of Cuba and south-east of the USA, has always had a certain dreamy ring to it but it takes its reputation as a film-friendly location very seriously. All of the hotels in…
British Columbia
The Basic Film Incentive Tax Credit offered within British Columbia has been cut from 33% to 28% over growing concerns regarding inflated Government spending. While proving to be a popular system amongst filmmakers, the maintenance of B.C.’s incentive programme cost the Government…
Canada
Canada remains a top international filming location, with Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal as the main production hubs rivalling the likes of New York, Atlanta and Los Angeles. Generous provincial filming incentives are a key element of Canada’s overall success, as…
Filming in the Calgary region of Alberta, Canada
Calgary lies in southern Alberta, one of Canada’s western provinces. The city and its wider region hosts 80% of the province’s entire filming activity and is the fourth-largest production jurisdiction in Canada. Recent productions include Christopher Nolan’s Inception and TV…
Filming on location in Ontario, Canada
Ontario is in central Canada and at more than a million square miles is larger than Spain and France combined. Despite the fact that Canada is geographically north of the US, Ontario’s southernmost point is on the same latitude as…
Filming on location in Victoria and southern Vancouver Island
Victoria is the provincial capital of British Columbia in western Canada. The city lies on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, which is separated from the city of Vancouver by the Strait of Georgia. The region’s architecture has a distinctly…
Manitoba
Manitoba has extended its location filming incentives through to the end of 2019. Eligible productions shooting in the province can claim a labour tax credit of up to 65%, or a cost-of-production tax credit of up to 30%. Manitoba’s base…
Northwest Territories
The NWT's filming incentive offers rebates of up to 25% on locally-hired labour and on goods and services, with an additional 15% available to productions that provide on-set training to new labour. Producers will have to spend CAD100,000 in the province…
Northwest Territories, Canada
Boasting spectacular scenery near the top of the world, the Northwest Territories are situated in north-west Canada, with Yukon to the west and Nunavut to the east. Although dominated by arctic tundra, the region also offers pristine lakes, forests, mountains…
Incentives (28)
Newfoundland & Labrador: Tax Credit
The 40% tax credit is offered in regards to eligible expenditures incurred when hiring local labour. An alternative 25% tax credit is also offered that accounts for the total production costs of a single project. There is no cap on…
NWT Travel Rebate
35% rebate for travel within the NWT (excluding aerial photography).
NWT Expenditure Rebate
An additional 15% rebate for Goods and Services for productions shooting outside Yellowknife city limits.
Cost-Of-Production Tax Credit
It's either Cost-Of-Production or Cost-Of-Salaries to chose from, depending on which one is more beneficial. You can't use both at the same time. Extended till Dec 2019.
Cost-Of-Salaries Tax Credit
Minimum 25% of salaries and wages need to be paid to residents of Manitoba. With bonuses the incentive can go up to 65%.
Brazil: Audiovisual Act
Co-production funds are available to Brazilian production companies for feature films, documentaries and TV. Brazil has co-production treaties with Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Russia,…
Canada: Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
In Canada the goods and services tax or GST is a federal tax of 6% on most goods and services sold in Canada. Some goods and services are exempt from GST. Provincial sales tax or PST rates differ from province…
Canada: The Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC)
In Canada the goods and services tax or GST is a federal tax of 6% on most goods and services sold in Canada. Some goods and services are exempt from GST. Provincial sales tax or PST rates differ from province…
The Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit: Frequent Filming Bonus
Canada has a general sales tax (GST) of 6% that is applicable to all products and services. This is 100% recoverable through the federal government. Behind the scenes personnel ie crew are taxed at 15% of gross (23% for cast…
The Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit: Manitoba Producer Bonus
Canada has a general sales tax (GST) of 6% that is applicable to all products and services. This is 100% recoverable through the federal government. Behind the scenes personnel ie crew are taxed at 15% of gross (23% for cast…