 Film and television is a highly cost-sensitive, mobile industry that generated over $1.2 billion in direct spending and 25,000 jobs in
British Columbia
in 2005. While the level of production activity tends to be somewhat volatile from year to year, there has been a general growth trend over the past several decades.
Vancouver'
s strength in animation and new media technologies is also accelerating the pace of technically sophisticated production and post-production activity in the province.Profile
Most of BC's production activity is concentrated in the Vancouver area because of access to suitable locations, studio and post-production facilities, and an experienced film and television production workforce. More.
Current Performance
Foreign production activity has driven growth in Vancouver's film and television production sector
.
More.
Vancouver's Strengths
The
Vancouver
region
is the third-largest feature film production location i
n
North America, after Los Angeles and
New Yo
rk
. More. Infrastructure
Film and television production activity in Vancouver is supported by a broad range of industry infrastructure, including government agencies, industry associations, labour unions & guilds, education and training institutions, financing agencies, and studios & post-production facilities. More. Forecast
More. Related Reports and Studies
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Read the Vancouver Film Office's online brochure, Getting Started, and then contact them at City Hall at 604-873-7337 to coordinate on-location filming in Vancouver.
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