Reel opportunities in real places: turn properties into film-ready spaces

Durham Region is a sought-after filming destination, attracting leading production companies and fueling economic growth across the region. Learn how your home or business could play a supporting role and get involved in this expanding industry at Film Durham’s Locations Seminar.

What: Hosted by Film Durham and the region’s municipal film offices, this free seminar covers:

• Film-friendly fundamentals: what productions need and how to market your space. 
• Location scouting: how scouts choose locations and what to expect during site visits. 
• Preparing for production: how to get your home or business ready before a film crew arrives. 
• Protecting your property: how to protect your space throughout the process. 
• Production responsibilities: what film companies are accountable for. 
• Registering your property: how to be included in Film Durham and Ontario Creates digital location libraries.

When: April 14 from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. 

Where: Parkwood Estate National Historic Site, (The Sunroom) located at 270 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa. 

Note: Light refreshments will be provided.  

Why: Along with its studios and growing infrastructure, production companies choose Durham Region for its diversity of locations, including urban streetscapes, historic and modern homes, quarries, industrial zones and more. Your home or business doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs personality and flexibility.

Seats are limited. If you are ready to open the doors to filmmakers, register at FilmDurham.Eventbrite.ca. 

For more information about Durham Region’s film and television industry, visit InvestDurham.ca/film.