National Car Rental and Arbutus Inn (Gold Sponsor). 10:00 am. Helping to pave the way for us to film at some very high end, logistically challenging locations such as Hatley Castle also known as Royal Roads and the BC legislature building. British Columbia Production Services Tax Credit, Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, The VEC and the Korean Business Community, Success and Opportunity in Vancouver’s Circular Economy, [Postponed] Culture, Cross-Cultures and Thriving in a Complex World, Technology Deployment Network Reverse Pitch Competition. Production / Location Services Prior to joining Film London, David was CEO of Open House Films in the UK—a consultancy partnership specializing in developing strategies, flm commissions and media development agencies at city, regional and state levels in Europe, Africa, North America, Asia and the Middle East. Become a Sponsor to promote your business to this growing market. With a long-established record for production excellence, the city is also especially well-regarded for its exceptional service industry. Sales Manager, Richlock Rentals Ltd. 2018 Vancouver Island South Film & Media Commission. Click here to see our locations booklet, or call us for a locations package from our extensive online library. Do NOT follow this link or you will be banned from the site. The library is continually being updated and expanded, and consists of key images from all over the Capital Regional District used in script breakdowns, commercial requests and ongoing production and location support. August 17 2020. Producer, Sodona Films Ltd. 10:30 am. Previously, David ran the Film Commission services for Film London, the capital’s media development agency.

The Vancouver Film Office will assist your production with all its permitting needs, and is part of the regional network of film offices in Greater Vancouver. Our funding partners and sponsors are on the sponsorship page and in bold on the Directory Services page, and I encourage you to support our local businesses and sponsors. Spotlight Actors Online. Support services for Business Creation and Relocation in Vancouver, Canada, Director, Creative Economy and Vancouver Film Commissioner.

Suite 100 401 11th Avenue Campbell River, BC Canada V9W 4G2 (map of office) For information on locations in the City of Victoria or other communities in the Capital Regional District please contact: Vancouver Island South Film and Media Commission Experience. Matthias Mellinghaus Sponsoring the film commission has proven to be valuable not only for the off-season business we receive but because we know we are supporting economic development in the CRD, Annie Wong-Harrison Our Resource Database includes searchable listings for experienced crew and local service providers, all categorized and annotated to help you locate exactly what you need to complete your projects. The Commission may provide location scouts to accompany producers and directors around Greater Victoria in search of suitable locations. Thanks so much. These include investment and real estate intelligence, and business networking and development. The Creative BC Film Commission also commonly referred to as the Provincial Film Commission at Creative BC (formerly BC Film Commission) is an agency established by the provincial government that promotes film and television in British Columbia including Metro Vancouver. We are a full service production facility conveniently located just 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver and 25 minutes from Vancouver International Airport. Kathleen Gilbert NOTICE: COVID-19 IMPACTS Due to the current global circumstances and health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, local productions in B.C. Head of Production, Bron Studios. Thanks so much. The Creative BC Film Commission also commonly referred to as the Provincial Film Commission at Creative BC (formerly BC Film Commission) is an agency established by the provincial government that promotes film and television in British Columbia including Metro Vancouver. It is used internally by Commission staff and contractors, and externally by producers, location managers and other industry personnel. In 2017, David was re-elected to the Board for the Association of Film Commissioners International, the global membership organization with over 300 members around the world. These include investment and real estate intelligence, and business networking and development. Thanks for the hospitality. Please contact each production directly for more information. There's always exciting things going on here on Vancouver Island!

The film industry in BC has experienced tremendous growth over the past 20 years, leading to the development of a broad and mature base of support and services, consisting of skilled professionals, crews and companies dedicated to the industry. Overview; Production Support. English castles. Search 218 Film jobs now available in Vancouver, BC on Indeed.com, the world's largest job site. We respect your privacy.

Thank you for all your help and time getting us set up with your organisation. Find out more about the communities we represent. Become a Sponsor to promote your business to this growing market. Allan Lewis Vancouver’s companies create and use the most up-to-date tech and production tools, from state-of-the-art equipment and new VR/AR applications to carbon-neutral sets. Click here to view our public photo library.

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The Vancouver Film Commission provides tailored services for investment intelligence and business development in Vancouver’s film & TV production industry. Let us know what you need before, during and after the shoot and we will do everything in our power to ensure your stay with us is a happy and profitable experience for you. Office Address: 15th floor - 450 SW Marine Dr. Vancouver BC V5X 4V2 Meanwhile, many home-based studios work with strategic foreign partners on co –productions with the mandate to make quality, commercially viable feature films and TV shows for a global marketplace. Producers. Allan Harmon From Central Park to the Oregon coast, from the French Quarter to the Napa Valley, you’ll discover an atlas of looks that are cost-effective and easy to shoot.

Chris Philpott Creative BC outlines the full suite of competitive, stable tax incentive programs offered by multiple levels of government that your production can access by filming in Vancouver. Our friendly, helpful and experienced staff is always available to assist you in any way possible. [1], Formerly, the BC Film Commission fell under the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

October. National Car Rental and Arbutus Inn (Gold Sponsor). NEXSTREAM COMPETITION FINALE SEPT. 9: INVENTORS TACKLE INDUSTRY CHALLENGES. Brenda Bailey, executive director of DigiBC, discusses the creative industry’s evolution, current challenges and future prospects. Browse Locations. If you would like to view our complete photo library, including private residences, you may make an appointment with us at our office during our business hours. I found all of those locations in a single two-day tour of the area with the commissioner herself, Kathleen Gilbert. Access to experienced post-production facilities that serve the industry by providing colour correction, composing, sound and other services.

We are anxious to help in your search for locations and to assist should you experience any difficulties while filming on location. Vancouver’s virtual, augmented and extended reality (VR/AR/XR) industry is accelerating at an unprecedented rate, as the local and global technology landscape evolves towards rich, intuitive and immersive experiences. Vancouver Film Studios is uniquely designed to meet the needs of even the most demanding film, television, and commercial projects and has hosted more than 100 productions, including award-winning Hollywood blockbusters. Our friendly, helpful and experienced staff is always available to assist you in any way possible. Do NOT follow this link or you will be banned from the site! The BC Film Commissioner and team are committed to supporting, promoting and sustaining the success of BC's motion picture industry.

Christian Monnier & Danielle Lauren The BC Film Industry generated 3.2 Billion in revenue in 2018/19. Photo files are sent using ReelScout to the producers to determine if the Capital Regional District is the appropriate place to film the production. Staff provide assistance with contacting appropriate agencies regarding city filming permits, as well as information on trade unions, guilds, labour rates, studio facilities, post-production facilities and suppliers. With ICTC, we're discussing why BC’s success in flattening the curve is just one of many factors to consider when looking at BC's post-COVID economy. Wow…looks great, Thanks for the speedy turnaround. The Production/Location Services Department is the area of service within the Commission most familiar to film companies and producers. Day one was checkmark after checkmark after checkmark. All Rights Reserved Design: I hope that the information on our website is helpful. Vicki Sotheran Commission staff and contractors provide assistance with the following: Script Breakdown Warm Regards, It is used internally by Commission staff and contractors, and externally by producers, location managers and other industry personnel. Learn more, Film & TV productions can take advantage of government tax credit incentives, A global digital entertainment sector with a 40-year history of technological innovation.

Producers. Vancouver Island North Film Commission. I look forward to filming in Victoria again. See all of our Video Reels. Kathleen was extremely helpful during our shoot in Victoria on Descendants last summer. Southern Vancouver Island offers a diverse range of historic and modern locations. For Inquiries and Complaints, please use website link and scroll to page bottom. Chris Philpott Head of Production, Bron Studios. The Commission may provide location scouts to accompany producers and directors around Greater Victoria in search of suitable locations. Special arrangements can be made in certain cases, but only after discussion with the Vancouver Film and Special Events branch. Producer, Sodona Films Ltd. With 20 years experience as a location manager, I am familiar with every nook and cranny and most of the businesses here in the CRD. Responsible for driving growth and innovation in Vancouver’s physical film production industry, David Shepheard is Vancouver’s first dedicated film commissioner – a seasoned industry leader bringing over 18 years of experience as a film commissioner to the table. www.creativebc.com[3] The film commission oversees eight regional commissions including Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism, Columbia Shuswap Film Commission, the Greater Victoria Film Commission, Kootenay Film Commission, Northern B.C. Photo files are sent using ReelScout to the producers to determine if the Capital Regional District is the appropriate place to film the production. Southern Vancouver Island offers a diverse range of historic and modern locations. Your email will never be shared. …

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