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The Film Office focuses on the continued development, retention, competitiveness, and enhancement of the city’s film and television industry. In addition, it facilitates and issues various filming permits, promotes the region as a preferred industry destination and supports the development and growth of the local industry.
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Our office cuts through the red tape for you, coordinating all filming on City of Ottawa lands so you can focus on what matters - telling your story.
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Whether you’re looking for local crew, equipment, hotels or other resources, Ottawa has everything you need to make your project come in on time and on budget.
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We work with local producers and screen-based companies to help them expand and attract new projects to the National Capital Region.
Industry Promotion
We're working towards making sure that Ottawa's screen-based media industry is no longer one of the city's best kept secrets.
From the Blog
Learn more about Ottawa's film and television industry
Location Spotlight: Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? At the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, guests can experience first-hand what rural life would have been like in the 1920s and 1930s. Through its many programs and special events, the Museum provides an immersive educational experience you won’t soon forget, while the possibilities for film and […]
Read MoreOttawa Film Office Welcomes New Board Members
Ottawa – The Ottawa Film Office is delighted to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors. With varied backgrounds and experiences, the new members will offer diverse perspectives which will contribute to the growth and success of the National Capital Region’s film, television and animation sectors. Joining the Board effective […]
Read MoreFilm, Television and Animation Career Fair Tips & Participating Companies
On May 4th, hundreds of job seekers, students, and industry professionals will converge at the Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park to meet with some of Ottawa’s top production companies, animation studios, and educational institutions. To make the most out of your time at the Film, Television and Animation Career Fair, we’ve listed below the participating […]
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