Scouting for a great period look?
English castles. Rolling vineyards. Crashing surf. European street scenes. From Central Park to the Oregon coast, the French Quarter to the Napa Valley, you’ll discover an atlas of looks that are cost-effective and easy to shoot.
Southern Vancouver Island offers a diverse range of historic and modern locations.
Contact us and we will create a location package from an extensive online location library for you.
See the step-by-step guide for what to expect when productions film on location in B.C., from Scouting to Wrap.
The Provincial Film Commission at Creative BC in collaboration with eight regional film commissions, 35 municipal film offices, government, and industry, provides local knowledge, industry expertise, and ground support to productions anywhere in B.C.
Script Breakdown
Using the photo library as a base resource, The Commission provides complete Script Breakdown Services for Features, MOWs, Series, and Pilots. Photo files are sent from Reelscout, to Producers to determine if the Capital Regional District is the appropriate place to film the production.
Scouting Survey
Based on Production and Script requirements, the Commission can provide location photos for specific locations. The Commission can provide Location Scouts to accompany Producers and Directors around the Southern Island in search of suitable locations.
Photo Library
The Library is continually updated and expanded; it consists of key images from all over the Capital Regional District used in Script Breakdowns, Commercial Requests, Ongoing Production, and Location Support. It is used internally by the Commission Staff and contractors, Producers, Location Managers, and other industry people.
Ongoing Support
Producers and Location Managers use the Production/ Location Services Department for Production research and information, location expertise, and assistance with other support and technical services. Staff aid with contacting appropriate agencies regarding Filming Permits, Information on Trade Unions, Guilds Labour Rates, Studio Facilities, Post-Production Facilities, and Suppliers.
If you would like to view our complete photo library, including private residences, please make an appointment at our office during business hours.
For established and new crew members, businesses, and vendors. Follow the buttons below for more information!
CREW: If you are able to work as a local hire and have at least one professional production on your resume, create a free profile. If you do not have previous experience, consider becoming a member of the film commission to receive entry-level crew calls.
BUSINESS/ Vendors: Promote your service to the film industry using our local production directory. A basic listing is free.
See our Sponsorship Brochure: ‘Lights, Camera, Revenue’ for additional ways to get exposure to the film industry.
