Location Spotlight: Orléans
Pleasantville. The Stepford Wives. The Virgin Suicides. American Beauty. What these films have in common, besides being well-known and award-winning, is the way they use their suburban settings to help tell a story and convey emotions; one might even say...
Read MoreLocation Spotlight: Vanier
Whether it’s because of its central location, film-friendly residents and businesses, or unique mix of historic and modern architecture, Vanier is increasingly attracting filmmakers looking for diverse looks. The neighbourhood, which is bordered by the Rideau River, Gloucester, New Edinburgh...
Read MoreHow to Find the Perfect Filming Location
Please note: This blog post was updated in July 2020 following approval of the City of Ottawa's new Film By-Law and permitting process. Arguably one of the most important steps in pre-production, location scouting is the art of researching, finding,...
Read MoreLocation Spotlight: ByWard Market
This month, we’re featuring Ottawa’s historic and picturesque ByWard Market. The market is one of the city’s most popular and requested filming location – from TV series and movies to feature films and commercials, many productions have found their perfect...
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