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Film & Television ProductionOn average the city is home to approximately 65+ movies and 55+ TV series annually, as well as hundreds of other filming days for commercials, TV pilots and other features
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Competitive Production Tax CreditsThe federal, provincial & municipal governments provide strong support and stable production tax credits to Film & TV studios and projects operating in Metro Vancouver.
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World-Class TalentCreative BC outlines the full suite of competitive, stable tax incentive programs offered by multiple levels of government that your production can access by filming in Vancouver.
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A Reputation of SuccessVancouver is widely recognised by industry professionals as being one of the busiest hubs for features and series production in the world.
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Supportive PermittingThe Vancouver Film Office will assist your production with all its permitting needs, and is part of the regional network of film offices in Greater Vancouver.
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Integrated EcosystemVancouver’s companies create and use the most up-to-date tech and production tools, from state-of-the-art equipment and new VR/AR applications to carbon-neutral sets.
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David Shepheard
Director, Creative Economy and Vancouver Film Commissioner
Responsible for driving growth and innovation in Vancouver’s physical film production industry, David Shepheard is Vancouver’s first dedicated film commissioner – a seasoned industry leader bringing over 18 years of experience as a film commissioner to the table. Formerly of Film London, David has initiated numerous other global film & TV development agencies from scratch, including the Abu Dhabi Film Commission, after which he served as its first Director.
As Film Commissioner, David Shepheard leads on physical film & TV production and its associated concerns, including liaising with industry associations, government agencies at the provincial and federal level, and industry executives from around the world; delivering proactive investment attraction initiatives; marketing and promotion of Vancouver and supporting local talent and businesses.
Previously, David ran the Film Commission services for Film London, the capital’s media development agency. Prior to joining Film London, David was CEO of Open House Films in the UK—a consultancy partnership specializing in developing strategies, flm commissions and media development agencies at city, regional and state levels in Europe, Africa, North America, Asia and the Middle East.
In 2017, David was re-elected to the Board for the Association of Film Commissioners International, the global membership organization with over 300 members around the world.