TESTIMONIALS
Hear from production designers, producers, directors and location managers on what makes Northern British Columbia a destination of choice for their productions.
What industry professionals are saying:
Dan Kuzmenko
Location Manager
The Mother, Eight Below
“It’s the serviceability, it’s the airports, it’s the hotels, it’s the ability to house 200 people. And the access to the beauty of these places shocked me, just how accessible they are—you can just literally drive to them or walk to them or take a ski lift to them.”
Austin Andrews
Director
The Island Between Tides
“Northern BC could so convincingly duplicate many different places around the world. There’s a real kind of versatility and range in what’s accessible up there. It feels like you can look one way and you’re in Siberia, you turn around and you’re suddenly in Alaska, or Scandinavia.”
Sara Shaak
Producer
A Great North Christmas, A Way to the Heart
“What makes it work in Northern BC is the attitude of all the administrators, the gatekeepers, the people that work for these government agencies that control some of the most beautiful locations in the North—they want to see it happen, too.”
John Willett
Production Designer
The Grey, Eight Below
“For The Grey, we needed complete control over the mountain for weeks. I took the director and producers directly there and it was done—it was like the perfect place for it. And the lengths people would go to accommodate was extraordinary.”
Why film in the North?
Incentives and Tax Credits
For information on British Columbia and Federal tax credits, please visit Creative BC.
Local Production Crew and Services
Northern BC is home to a growing population base and burgeoning film sector. Businesses offer accommodation, catering, transportation, and more.
Ease of Logistics and Amenities
Productions that choose to film in Northern BC benefit from the region’s uncrowded cities, easy access to nature, diverse film locations, seasonality, and excellent infrastructure.
Winter
Winter can range from mild to severe, depending on where you plan to shoot. Many communities experience long, snowy winters. Temperatures dip well into the minuses, and the snowfall runs deep—some parts of the region can receive up to 12 metres.
About Film Northern British Columbia
As a champion for film and production in the region, Film Northern British Columbia aims to foster connections between filmmakers, producers, local businesses, and regional and city authorities. From location scouting to film permits to securing tax incentives, we’re here to help your production run as smoothly as possible. Northern BC offers more than just a stunning backdrop for your next film—we have the resources, people, talent and services needed to make your project a resounding success.
About Northern BC Tourism
Northern British Columbia Tourism Association is a non-profit association that works to promote, develop, support, and sustain the tourism sector in Northern BC. Our team is a diverse group of experienced communication professionals who all share a common passion for travelling and experiencing Northern BC. We are committed to creating a strong and healthy tourism economy while minimizing the impact on our natural and cultural resources by promoting sustainable business practices and responsible travel.