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Coquitlam Film Sector ith its diverse and friendly neighbourhoods, natural splendor and close I have been working with the City proximity to downtown Vancouver, Coquitlam is “picture perfect” for W of Coquitlam for over 14 years and filmmakers. Easy accessibility, unique locations and plentiful parking make it a have always found the Film Office welcoming place for filming productions. As one of the largest cities in Metro to be friendly and professional. Vancouver, Coquitlam is always a top choice for popular TV series, features and They go above and beyond to help student-led productions. On average, 120 film and television productions are production in any way they can. shot each year in Coquitlam and nearly 1,700 people employed in the industry Tammie Barker, live within the city. Assistant Location Manager Film Office The Film Office has been Coquitlam provides a friendly, one-stop service to the film sector. In addition outstanding in balancing to processing all necessary applications and permits, the Film Liaison is a productions creative-goals with valuable and knowledgeable resource to find that perfect location for your wider community-interests. This focus has made Coquitlam a production. The City of Coquitlam sustains its competitive advantage in the favoured destination for film- film sector by aiding the growth and development of local production facilities makers. and other film-related businesses. Ken Brooker, Feature Film Productions Unique filming Locations Location Manager > Bad Times at the El Royale The spectacular natural beauty of > Deadpool 2 Coquitlam lends itself to unique and > Diary of a Wimpy Kid diverse filming locations: > War for the Planet of the Apes > City Centre > City of Coquitlam Facilities TV Series > Eagle Mountain Park > Batwoman > Fraser River Industrial Area > The Flash > Hoy Creek Tunnel > The Good Doctor > Maillardville Heritage Buildings > Legends of Tomorrow > (Riverview Lands) > Man in the High Castle > SIM North Bend Studio > Riverdale > Town Centre Park > Supergirl > Upper Coquitlam River Park City of Coquitlam Film Office 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 | 604-927-3548 | [email protected] | coquitlam.ca/film MAR 2021 Coquitlam Film Sector Cont’d. The British Columbia Advantage Coquitlam … one place with so many “Hollywood North,” British Columbia’s lower mainland is the third largest motion looks to choose from! production picture hub in North America accounting for over 40% of Canada’s Rico Mielnicki, Locations productions. With over 100 world-class stages, BC is capable of servicing up to Department, Homefront 50 productions simultaneously. This demonstrates BC’s resiliency and reflects Productions its reputation as an enticing, cost-effective and dependable production centre for creative content. The sector includes a wide range of direct and indirect What I like is the ease of the employment opportunities in pre- and post-production, costume design, set application process and the “bang for your buck. Vancouver gets design, construction, catering, transportation and special effects. overused a lot. British Columbia is proud of its international reputation and proven track record Russell Hamilton, Location Manager, of more than 40 years’ experience in serving both domestic and international Supernatural Films productions including feature films, TV pilots and series, TV movies and mini- series. BC is known for its outstanding infrastructure, spectacular and diverse The Film Office is prompt, and the process is simpler than some other locations that can replicate virtually any urban or rural setting in the world, jurisdictions. experienced and stable labour force, and competitive tax incentives that provide Rob Amar – Assistant Location exceptional value for the producer’s dollar. Manager, Zombie I Films Its mild climate makes BC suitable for year-round filming; and its strategic location on Canada’s west coast places it in the same time zone as studios in Coquitlam offers diverse, film- friendly sites often at more California making it easy to develop efficient relationships during business hours. affordable rates, within a reasonable range of the city. Incentives Kendrie Upton, DGC/BC Directors’ Guild Production companies benefit from tax credit programs for film, television and digital animation or visual effects. BC Digital Animation Or Visual British Columbia Production Effects (Dave) – provides a 16% tax Services Tax Credit – provides a 28% credit on labour costs to production refundable corporate tax credit on companies employing BC talent for eligible labour costs to production post-production and sound. Creative companies who produce film or video BC also provides a wide range of productions in BC. services to assist film production in Film Incentive BC Tax Credit – a BC including maintaining its World labour-based tax credit of 35% to Based on data from Creative of Looks digital library, preparing Canadian controlled production BC’s Impact Report for the customized web location packages, companies. fiscal year 2018-2019, BC scouting, surveys, community supported over 450-plus support and referral to pre- and post- Canadian Film Or Video Production BC-based producers and production resources. creativebc.com Tax Credit – provided by the businesses, generating over Government of Canada to production $3.2 billion in production companies with a permanent expenditures to the establishment in Canada. provincial economy and creating over 71,140 direct For links and other related resources, visit coquitlam.ca/film and indirect jobs. City of Coquitlam Film Office 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 | 604-927-3548 | [email protected] | coquitlam.ca/film MAR 2021.