Film in Ontario Ontario, the complete production experience
We’re proud to play a supporting role in your next production!
Our industry is fueled by a creative and diverse workforce, leading-edge infrastructure, a vast array of film-ready locations and a competitive incentives program that instills confidence.
Our Services
The Ontario Film Commission team is your first point of contact for jurisdictional advice throughout production. We provide end-to-end assistance for all productions filming in the province.
Our consultants are here to assist with complimentary location and studio space scouting support, connecting you with local businesses and on-the-ground trouble-shooting. Once the cameras roll, we provide the advice and information to help your project succeed. Visit our Production Consultation Form for assistance.
Complimentary scouting services can be accessed for productions that are considering Ontario. Working with knowledgeable scouts, our team will assemble image packages, arrange site visits and facilitate scouting tailored to your project’s location needs. Visit our Production Consultation Form for assistance.
Our office in Los Angeles is available year-round, offering a deep knowledge of Ontario’s production ecosystem and market trends. The office works closely with LA-based producers & studios to help facilitate production in Ontario, as well as with Ontario companies traveling to LA. Visit our Production Consultation Form for assistance.
Ontario aims to be a worldwide leader in sustainable production. OGS offers producers a roadmap for reducing greenhouse gases, resources for food rescue, waste diversion and circular economy practices. Productions can access free and accessible carbon literacy training and carbon calculation workshops, drawing on the industry approved UK albert Program and the Producers Guild of America’s suite of tools.
With a network of 80 established municipal and regional film offices and liaisons across the province, your productions will be well supported
with local expertise and permitting requests. Film offices can help you discover new locations, make connections with local vendors, and work to ensure a fluid production experience. Connect with our Municipal Film Offices here.
Learn More
Production Registration Form
The Ontario Film Commission offers free location scouting, production consultation and environmentally sustainable training and resources. Register your production to request our services.
A Producer's Guide to Shooting in Ontario
This guide is designed for producers considering Ontario for their next project, whether that be live action production, VFX, animation or post. Learn more about the resources made available by the Ontario Film Commission and the wide range of industry support services available across the province.
Ontario Production Guide
An easy-to-search database of over 1,600 dedicated industry support services across Ontario, including equipment suppliers, studios, labour organizations, post-production facilities, VFX and animation services, accommodations, transport, casting, support services, financial services, regional film offices, green services and more!
Ontario Studios List
A complete list of Ontario’s state-of-the-art studio facilities, including purpose-built, warehouse conversions, production offices and standing sets. This list also includes all anticipated studio development and is available upon request.
VFX and Animation
Ontario is a top destination for VFX production and animation. Our award-winning studios have experience working with creative teams and producers worldwide on projects of all sizes. The sectors employ 7,000+ artists and the talent pipeline in Ontario is world-class, with university and college programs training the brightest internationally.
For a list of studios in the province, please see the Ontario Production Guide.
UNIONS, GUILDS, AND ASSOCIATIONS
Boasting over 9000 highly skilled and incredibly talented crew members across all categories, Ontario offers a vast array of creative and technical choice. Our unions, guilds and associations are here to help you staff the best crew possible.
Technicians
IATSE 873, IATSE 634 (Northern Ontario), NABET 700 UNIFOR
Camera
IATSE 667
Coordinators, Assistants and Craft Services
IATSE 411
Creative and Operational
Director’s Guild of Canada – Ontario
Performers
ACTRA Toronto, ACTRA Ottawa
Producers
Canadian Media Producers Association - Ontario
Writers
Writers Guild of Canada
Municipal and Intra-provincial Support
With a network of 80 established municipal and regional film offices and liaisons across the province, your productions will be well supported with local expertise and permitting requests. Film offices can help you discover new locations, make connections with local vendors and work to ensure a fluid production experience.
News
In Production
Want to know what feature films, episodic series or television movies are in production in the province? Every two weeks Ontario Creates posts a list of productions shooting or prepping to shoot throughout the province.
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Ontario Film Commission
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