Western Filmmaker Fall Winter 2019-20

WESTERN FILMMAKER FALL & WINTER 2019 - 20
$167 million in additional spending. Since 1978, people
locally hired on productions have increased from 40 per
cent to 97 per cent of the average crew. About 50,000
BC residents rely on the industry for their livelihood.
Industry Statistics
Two hours north of Hollywood by plane sits the third
largest film and television production center in North
America. It’s a place where your dollar goes a lot further,
with a vast pool of skilled technicians and an array of
technical facilities that meet every need and every budget.
Home to over 200 hundred productions last year,
BC is a place where business, government, labour and
the community work together to support the province’s
billion-dollar film industry.
The BC Film and TV Industry
In 1978, the film and television industry spent $12 million
directly on production in British Columbia. In 2001,
the film and television industry spent over $1.1 billion,
creating an economic impact of $2.82 billion. Foreign
non-theatrical productions, such as corporate videos and
commercials, accounted for at least
Production Guide - Guide Overview
Refer to the web site www.creativebc.com for your production
guide. The information collected for the guide is
from a diverse and unique selection of industry sources,
and is not endorsing or recommending any one business.
The guide was produced with the following types of production
in mind: Animation, Commercials, Co-Production,
Documentaries, Feature Films, New Media, Television
Movies & Series and Video.
Co-Production
British Columbia provides opportunities for foreign producers
looking to build partnerships with local producers.
There are federal and provincial programs in place
that provide various forms of financing to projects with a
BC-based co-producer.
To find out more about co-production opportunities in
British Columbia visit www.creativebc.com.
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