Vancouver, AKA Hollywood North has been a shining star for film & television production over the course of many years, and we are determined to keep it that way. However, the industry has faced numerous challenges to stay booming after the pandemic, as well as the strikes that took place in 2023.

With that being said, we have high hopes that 2025 is going to be a fruitful year for the industry, and it seems British Columbia is sailing in the same direction by increasing tax incentives & ensuring excitement:

“Budget 2025 will include increases to the Film Incentive BC (FIBC) tax credit, which supports Canadian-content productions, and the production services tax credit (PSTC) that provides a tax incentive for international projects made in B.C.

With the approval of budget legislation, the FIBC will increase from 35% to 36%, and the PSTC will increase from 28% to 36% for productions with principal photography starting Jan. 1, 2025. To further give major productions incentives in the province, projects with B.C. production costs of greater than $200 million will receive a 2% bonus.” (“Action! B.C. sets the scene to attract more film, TV productions.” (2024, December 12th) BC Gov News. https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024FIN0049-001652)

Alongside helpful government incentives, there are many other reasons Vancouver continues to remain a hotspot destination for production, some of those reasons include:

Modern infrastructure paired alongside natural beauty

 One of the biggest reasons productions seek creative freedom in Vancouver is its unique mix of modern architecture and studios, engulfed by lush forestry, mountains that appear painted, sweeping ocean horizons, and more. Steps away from raw beauty, you’ll find New York styled bars, alleys, hotels, and more. As we all know, Vancouver rarely portrays itself, but it excels at setting various scenes.

PHOTO CREDIT: LUKAS JOHNSTON

Endless Talent Pool

Vancouver boasts a talented creative workforce. There is an abundance of cinematographers, hair and makeup teams, actors, and other crew members who are prepared and excited to assist in bringing creative endeavors to life.

More things include growing recognition, vibrant culture, & strong focus on sustainability.

As we toast to 2024 here at Location Base, we want to extend our sincere gratitude for the wonderful partnerships we’ve encountered with locations and production teams this year. We look forward to continued growth and are thrilled to embrace exciting new opportunities as we welcome 2025.