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The Film Industry and its Impact on the North

May 2017

• Film & TV Stats
• Background
• Portal Development &

Handbook

• Film Timeline
• Local Impact
• Helpful Resources
• Future Plans
• Questions

AGENDA

• Ontario is the #1 film and television production centre in Canada and the third largest by volume in

North America behind only California and New York.

• Every $1 million of film and television production in Ontario generates 21 full-time direct and associated

jobs.

• 2016 was another record-breaking year for the film and television production industry supported by the

province contributing $1.7 billion to Ontario’s economy, more than the energy, the mining or agriculture & forestry sectors.

• The film and television production industry accounted for more than 35,500 full-time direct and spin-off

jobs in 2016, representing an increase of nearly 3,200 jobs over the previous year.

Facts sourced from Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC) & Cultural Industries Ontario North (CION).

Film & TV Stats in Ontario

The NOHFC has supported 187 productions, total support is $124.7 million, leveraging $603 million in Northern Ontario (since 2004).

Film & TV Stats in the North

Region # of Projects Total Net Approved Total Net Leverage Algoma-Manitoulin 1 $ 50,000.00 $ 48,500.00 Kenora-Rainy River 2 $ 84,900.00 $ 91,150.00 Nickel Belt 1 $ 248,000.00 $ 491,000.00 Nipissing 33 $ 18,888,178.00 $ 89,632,292.00 Pan North 11 $ 13,627,592.00 $ 84,057,125.00 Parry Sound 18 $ 11,470,597.09 $ 54,734,908.00 Sault Ste. Marie 20 $ 13,795,463.00 $ 63,310,241.00 Sudbury 87 $ 61,547,755.54 $ 289,433,268.00 Thunder Bay-Atikokan 3 $ 741,000.00 $ 1,929,000.00 Thunder Bay-Superior North 7 $ 1,785,739.00 $ 6,774,863.00 Timiskaming-Cochrane 3 $ 2,023,580.00 $ 5,759,779.00 Timmins-James Bay 1 $ 500,000.00 $ 7,692,520.00 Grand Total 187 $ 124,762,804.63 $ 603,954,646.00

Background

In 2009, the City saw an opportunity, actively explored the industry and decided to pursue. Through initial connections made, we started to see an influx in the number of inquiries due to: – Location, Location, Location (natural environment mixed with urban amenities) – NO film permit fees – Remarkable Downtown boutiques and facades – Cost effective accommodation and food service options – Proximity to Toronto – NOHFC Funding Support – Streamlined permit process and approvals – Assistance entering municipal facilities – Connections with community partners and utilities – Public funding application assistance As result, the City of North Bay and area municipalities started working together on a Northern Communities Investment Readiness (NCIR) application to capitalize on these opportunities to create jobs and economic benefit in the region.

Portal Development

• A regional inventory platform of images and

services available was created Filming in North Bay

and area

• Since launched in 2011, the portal has:

– Developed a comprehensive inventory of cultural assets (vendors, locations, services, etc.) that support film and television projects – Fostered a film / television friendly and informed community – Improved skill level and helped produce a regional crew ready talent pool – Increased exposure and awareness of North Bay and area as an ideal filming location – Helped secure additional projects that will positively impact the regional economy

Handbook

In addition to the portal, the City developed:

• A streamlined film permit application and

process

• A comprehensive production handbook
• A professional photo library/inventory
• A dedicated page on our website to access

these resources and testimonials Invest in North Bay

• Film Fam Tour
• Downtown Information Session
• Local Screenings
• Strong Partnerships with OMDC

and CION

• Presence at Tiff and Cinefest
• Bootcamp/ workshops
• Tourism Partnership and Social

Media Campaigns

• Being flexible and patient
• Constantly evolving and learning
• All Municipal Departments on board

– truly team effort

What Works

The following locations have been used in film; however, did present some initial concerns and challenges:

• DND Underground Complex (former

NORAD Facility)

• Active Waste Water Treatment Plant
• Active runway at YYB
• North Bay Regional Health Centre Morgue
• North Bay Jail

Challenging Locations

Municipal Film Permit

The City of North Bay has a film permit application that:

• Applies to all location filming that will take place in the city, except for current affairs,

newscasts, student school projects, and private family video

• Ensures all filming locations are identified in advance in order to coordinate road closures,

parking, use of municipal facilities, special effects, etc.

• Mandates all neighbouring businesses and residents within 200 feet of the filming location

are notified of the filming activity

• Once permits are approved, notifications are sent to the film team, which includes affected

City departments and ALL Emergency Services

• Ensures intermittent traffic stoppages (both vehicular and pedestrian traffic) are limited to a

maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise stated, shall be under the supervision of a Paid Duty Police Officer.

• Confirms Paid Duty Police Officers are in place when necessary (e.g. road closures, special

effects, vehicle traffic interruptions, etc.)

• Confirms road closure fees and Downtown parking are paid
• Tracks any/all film complaints (via form created)

Film Timeline

Similar to other investment attraction opportunities, the film/tv industry is based on relationships and requires time and effort. An example of a film/tv timeline is as follows: 1. Ongoing research and client relationship building efforts 2. Expression of interest by film client, producer, director, etc. 3. Review project and discuss potential fit for North Bay and area 4. Initial meeting to discuss permits, guidelines, support, connections, etc. 5. Location scouting (could be several scouts) 6. Funding application support (NOHFC, Telefilm, CFDC, private investment, etc.) 7. Local talent pool recruitment (actors, students, crew, carpenters, painters, etc.) 8. Film services sourcing (accommodations, craft, catering, etc.) 9. Production Preparation 10. Film Production 11. Wrap up 12. Post Production An overall positive filming experience and a solid client relationship are always helpful!

This post production partnership formed between public, education and industry was a long time in the making, and it will create the opportunity beyond “filming” by providing year round, scalable and sustainable employment and assisting in youth out migration.

Post Production Facility

Record Year in 2016

Film and Television Projects in 2016 1. Snipped In The Bud (Flowershop Mysteries Series) * 2. Dearly Depotted (Flowershop Mysteries Series) * 3. John Cardinal Mysteries * 4. Hard Rock Medical (season 3)* 5. For Love and Honor 6. Thornwood Heights * 7. Naked Pursuit * 8. Hellmington 9. Love On Ice

* Included downtown filming locations

North Bay Impact 2016

$ 8,987,957.74 direct spend 145 of Locations 127 Filming Days

2017 is off to a great start: 1. Christmas Inheritance (March/April) 2. A Song for Christmas (March/ April) 3. Discovery Channel – Mighty Planes 4 (April) 4. Hard Rock Medical – Season 4 (in production) 5. Her Stolen Past (in production) 6. Cardinal: Blackfly (Prep April with Production May 29 to December 5) 7. Call Carter (June to September)

• Planning has started for Winter 2017 and 2018

Momentum Continues in 2017

“Working with production teams and crews is an enriching experience-

• ne that becomes enjoyable once the entire production with its staffing is

in place. We appreciate being a hotel of choice for this industry and have learnt over time to give the production management time to settle into their new role and place, to stay in close contact and be willing and able to make changes in a short time frame. They contribute heavily to the local communities and we are happy to be a part of their network”. Amit Talreja, CHA Travelodge Lakeshore North Bay 718 Lakeshore Drive, North Bay, ON, P1A 2G4

Impact on Local Business

THE NORTHERN ONTARIO FILM STUDIOS is an enterprise that engages in servicing all aspects of a major film and television production, from providing a motion picture and television studio, and camera, lighting and grip equipment rental and complete production services from development to delivery. Since July 2012, the company has serviced more than 70 feature film productions and television series. In 2015, the direct spend in the North on productions associated with Hideaway Pictures and/or the Northern Ontario Film Studios was over $30 million and created over 750 FTE jobs. In 2016, this number jumped to in excess of $45 million in direct spend and over 1,200 FTE jobs. Also, in 2016, our sister company Hideaway Pictures signed a multi year/$100 million production deal with the Motion Pictures Corporation of America. ** NOFS opened location in the City of North Bay in 2016 ** “North Bay is a great place to film. It's one of the most beautiful downtowns that I know of in northern Ontario and it is very, very liked by some of the creative executives that I work with on these film productions”. David Joseph Anselmo President of Production Hideaway Pictures Inc.

Impact on New Investment

“The North Bay Regional Health Centre has seen the positive impact of film and TV production on our health care community—everything from a physician sharing their expertise on set, special events hosted to benefit our health care community or donations made for the use of vacant space…ultimately helping us bring necessary funds for the delivery of the best possible care”. Kim McElroy, M Prof. Comm. Manager, Communications & Volunteer Department North Bay Regional Health Centre

Impact on Local Service Organization

“Through a strong film and television framework and policy, the City of North Bay is actively benefiting our region through job creation. At Canadore College, we are training the next wave of film and television crews ready to hit the ground running in the industry. With the investment production companies are making to capture film and finalize post-production in northern Ontario, our youth are able to stay here to find meaningful and well-paying employment, which strengthens

• ur community and our economy in the long-run.”

Yura Monestime Associate Dean of Media, Design and Dramatic Arts Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology

Impact on Local Education Institution

“I have to say that once I landed in North Bay, the team was very much ready and willing to meet all of the production’s needs and they came through in a very big way. Whether it was permits, bookings, contracts or processing a road closure (Main Street) on days’ notice, what we asked for would not have been completed without their help. Quite remarkable I must say. I will never forget the experience, neither will the Producers of this project. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and I hope to see you all in the near future. I am sure the writer, Giles Blunt, will be proud once he sees what was accomplished in the City of North Bay.” Srdjan Vilotijevic, Location Manager John Cardinal Mysteries – Season 1

Impact of Positive Reputation

If you are interested in learning more about and/or becoming involved with the film and television industry, you are encouraged to contact:

• Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC) – www.omdc.on.ca
• Cultural Industries Ontario North (CION) – www.cionorth.ca

**both have digital libraries that you can upload your unique filming locations**

Helpful Resources

Impact of Media

428K followers

Impact of Media

• Film/TV companies are high energy and have many, many, many

requests that can be time consuming

• They tend to have a large presence (trucks, trailers, etc.) when they

arrive in a community and can often take certain liberties if they are not provided with boundaries/rules

• They require constant monitoring and communication during

preparation and even more during production

• You MUST remain flexible and expect last minute changes
• You MUST be solutions oriented and be able to provide a quick

turnaround

Remember

• Funding and support received from organizations such as the NOHFC

are instrumental to the continued development of the film and television industry

• Canadore College will be the only post secondary institution delivering

a post production program in the north with intake as soon as Fall 2017.

• Nipissing University is working on unique film program pathways and
• ther industry partnerships with other recognized institutions in Canada
• Continue to support small businesses (start up and expansions)

interested in supplying services to the film industry (caterers, painters/carpenters, costume design, make up artists, hair specialists, etc.)

• Continue to develop and educate workforce by providing local training
• pportunities
• Continue to educate the community with frequent information sessions

Future Benefits

Questions?

Tanya Bédard Economic Development Officer The Corporation of the City of North Bay T: 705-474-0626 ext. 2318 E: tanya.bedard@cityofnorthbay.ca www.investinnorthbay.ca