As Hollywood Pulls Back, Northern Ontario Steps Up
Northern Ontario's film and TV industry is thriving despite challenges faced by Hollywood. The region benefits from tax incentives, diverse locations, and a skilled workforce, making it an attractive alternative for production. As cities pivot from traditional industries, they are successfully adapting to the demands of the film industry.
- ▪Northern Ontario offers regional bonus incentives and cheaper labor to attract film and TV production.
- ▪The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund has contributed $2 million to various productions, enhancing the region's appeal.
- ▪Cities like Kingston are leveraging their unique locations and financial incentives to compete with other provinces.
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'Frankenstein' Courtesy of Netflix Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Like the entertainment industry everywhere, Ontario’s film and TV business has absorbed its share of external shocks — the L.A. strikes, the Peak TV hangover, a streaming boom going in reverse. But production beyond greater Toronto has emerged as a welcome buffer, with regional bonus incentives, cheaper labor and a diverse array of iconic locations helping the province weather Hollywood’s pullback.
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