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Industry Support - Television and Film

Industry Support - Television and Film

Calgary offers a full scope of industry support for the film and television industry in Canada. From sound stages to talent, crew, facilities and locations, we offer everything you will need for a successful production.

Contact Calgary Economic Development to learn more.

What Calgary offers

Studio spaces

Warehouses

Sound and special effects

Talent and crew

ACTRA Alberta

Vendors and services

Did you know, 3,200

creative and film industry professionals graduate from post-secondary institutions annually in Alberta?

Television and film ecosystem

Calgary Film Centre
Studio Bell
William F. White International

Popular filming locations in Calgary

Inglewood

Beltline

Kensington

Canada Olympic Park

Grants and funding

Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit
Alberta Media Fund
Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit Program (PSTC)
Alberta Funding for Film Projects

Permits

A film permit(s) is required to film any theatrical motion picture, television program, television commercial, or music video or commercial still photography on streets, or property, under the jurisdiction of The City of Calgary, Permits are also required when off-street film-making affects the normal use of the adjacent street.

Parking and street use
Filming in city parks
Drones
Fire department
Police Services
Use of special effects, explosives or stunts
Use of helicopters, hot air balloons or low-flying aircraft
Fees

Calgary Economic Development - Film & Still Photograpy Permits

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Industry Support

Technology
Television and Film
Aerospace and Logistics
Food and Hospitality

Contact

Calgary Economic Development
film@calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com

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