Manitoba Film & Television Production Guide
2018 – 2019
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Welcome to the Manitoba Film & Televison Production Guide
This book is designed to help you visualize and plan your next project in Manitoba. Inside you will find detailed information about Manitoba’s Tax Credit incentives, an extensive locations photo gallery, filming logistics information and more! Whatever your project demands, Manitoba has the experience, flexibility and world-class talent to make it happen.
This year’s production guide is a joint initiative of Manitoba Film & Music and On Screen Manitoba.
Manitoba Film & Music (MFM) exists so our province’s film and music industries flourish! MFM implements the film commission incentives, provides locations services, develops and invests in Manitoba productions and co-productions and administers the Manitoba Film & Video Production Tax Credits. Manitoba Film & Music is funded by the Government of Manitoba through the Department of Sport, Culture and Heritage.
On Screen Manitoba (OSM) is an innovative non-profit, membership-driven association that leads, builds and represents Manitoba’s screen-based media industry. Their membership consists of individuals and organizations including production companies, labour groups, distributors, broadcasters, suppliers and supporting organizations. On Screen Manitoba is generously supported by the Government of Manitoba and Western Economic Diversification Canada.
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Table of Contents
06Flight Routes And Time Zones
07Population
07Seasonal Information
08First-Stop Government Contacts for Film Services
10Infrastructure Summary
11Manitoba Film Programs and Tax Credit Programs
13Location Photography
47Photography Index and Credits
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Filming in Manitoba
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Flight Routes and Time Zones
Demonstrates existing flight routes
Vancouver / LA -8:00 GMT
Toronto / NY -8:00 GMT
Winnipeg -6:00 GMT
London, England 12:00 GMT
Main Flight Routes to Winnipeg, Manitoba
From Approx. Travel Time Airline Clear Customs In
Vancouver (Direct) 3 hours Air Canada, West Jet N/ACalgary (Direct) 2 hours Air Canada, West Jet N/AToronto (Direct) 2.5 hours Air Canada, West Jet N/AMontreal (Direct) 2.5 hours Air Canada, West Jet N/AL.A. via Denver 4 hours United WinnipegL.A. via Minneapolis 5 hours Delta WinnipegL.A. via Vancouver 5 hours Air Canada, West Jet VancouverL.A. via Calgary 5 hours Air Canada, West Jet CalgaryNew York via Toronto 4 hours Air Canada, West Jet TorontoNew York via Montreal 4 hours Air Canada, West Jet MontrealPalm Springs (Direct) 4 hours West Jet WinnipegPhoenix (Direct) 4 hours West Jet WinnipegLondon, UK (Direct) 11 hours West Jet Winnipeg
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Population
Seasonal Information
Southern Manitoba
Winnipeg residents enjoy up to 16 hours of sunlight daily during the summer months. The peak season for sunflowers is the second week of July through to the first week of August. The wheat fields turn a golden colour in early August. The wheat fields are harvested mid-August to mid-September. Typically, the leaves begin to change colour by early September, through to mid-October. By the end of October, most of the leaves have fallen off the trees. The first snowfall can vary greatly from year-to-year. Typically, snow begins to fall in November and there is usually snow cover by December. By mid-March, the spring melt starts and snow coverage begins to fluctuate. Lakes are generally not safe to film on after mid-March and the snow is generally gone by the middle of April. The trees begin to bud and turn green between late April and mid-May, depending on the year and region.
Northern Manitoba (Churchill)
The sun’s rays are reflected off the snow and ice due to Churchill’s latitude, meaning low temperatures all year, but the proximity to Hudson Bay moderates the temperature in summer months. The majority of Churchill’s precipitation falls during the summer. Mid-June through August is Beluga whale season. October and November are prime months for viewing polar bears as ice begins to freeze. Snow begins to accumulate. Snow cover is 30-40 cm. Northern Lights are often seen in the clear Northern skies, peaking in March. Snow begins to melt and is completely gone by June. Tundra flowers begin to bud in late spring.
Manitoba has four distinct seasons.
Summers are warm and sunny, with extended daylight hours and an extremely long magic hour.
Winter days are bright and refreshing and the winter months are perfect for night shoots.
Manitoba’s southern and northern regions have distinctly different seasons.
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Manitoba Film & Music (MFM) is the provincial film commission and the first point of contact for production inquiries about location photos, tax credit information, crew and infrastructure, etc. MFM administers the Manitoba Film & Video Production Tax Credit on behalf of the Province of Manitoba and provides location packages and scouting services where possible. For more information on services and tax credits visit mbfilmmusic.ca.
Location inquiries and scripts can be sent to [email protected].
Manitoba Film & Music 410–93 Lombard Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 3B1 204.947.2040 ext. 22 mbfilmmusic.ca
Carole VivierCEO & Film [email protected]
Louise O’Brien-MoranManager of Film Programs and Film Commission [email protected]
Andrew GallingerFilm Commission Services [email protected]
Brian ClasperSenior Analyst Film, Television & Tax [email protected]
Hailey HookeTax Credit & Development [email protected]
The following websites provide information on the eligibility and application process to bring foreign workers into Canada for a specific film project. It is not all encompassing and the responsibility remains with the producer to ensure they are aware of all rules, regulations and requirements for foreign hires.
Information on work permits for temporary foreign workers on a specific project: cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/opinion/imp-c14.asp
Website to apply for work permits for temporary foreign workers on a specific project: cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/employer-portal.asp
Information regarding film producers entering Canada to work on a specific project: cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/permit/arts/index.asp
First-Stop Government Contacts for Film Services
Manitoba Film & Music
Border Services
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First-Stop Government Contacts for Film Services
City of Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Film & Special Events Office is committed to promoting and facilitating production with budget saving benefits such as: 24-hour office support, the use of city-owned buildings, one-stop shop for all city permits and civic departments, and assistance with scouting city locations.
winnipeg.ca/filmandspecialevents
Kenny BoyceManager, Film & Special [email protected]
Monique PerroFilm Liaison, Film & Special [email protected]
Government of Manitoba Liaison
The Film Liaison Manager at the Province of Manitoba facilitates requests and permits to all provincial government departments for filming on provincial properties, parks, hospitals and highways, and coordinates location surveys and agreements with the province. This office is also the first point of contact for requests related to municipalities outside Winnipeg.
gov.mb.ca/finance/events/movies.html
Rob KennedyDirector, Film Liaison Manager, Cultural Industry Consultant Sport, Culture and [email protected]
The Film and Special Events Office of the City of Winnipeg
Committed to promoting and facilitating production.
One call does it all for your filming needs in Winnipeg!
204-986-2138winnipeg.ca/filmandspecialevents
510 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB
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On Screen Manitoba – Industry Association
On Screen Manitoba, the province’s media production industry association, represents over 1,500 media production industry professionals. For a complete list of Manitoba production companies, service providers, labour groups, post-production facilities, distributors, broadcasters, training bodies and exhibitors, visit onscreenmanitoba.com.
Nicole MatiationExecutive [email protected]
Crew & Cast Contacts
DGC Manitoba
dgc.ca/en/manitoba
204.940.4201 [email protected]
IATSE 856
iatse856.com
IATSE 669
ia669.com
ACTRA Manitoba
www.actramanitoba.ca
Infrastructure Summary
William F. White Inc.
whites.com
204.774.7903
MIDCAN
midcan.com
204.772.0368
Frank Digital
frankdigital.ca
1.800.772.0368
DACAPO
dacapo.ca
(204) 956-2867
Equipment, Camera and Post Houses
VFX, VR and Animation
Sound Stage
The Manitoba Production Centre
manitobaproductioncentre.ca
204.957.4311
Two River Studio ManitobaStudio in Development – Opening 2018
tworiversstudio.ca
647-281-6112204-792-5332
Urban Prairie Post
urbanprairiepost.ca
204.898.5286
Tangent Animation
tangent-animation.ca
Opus Animation
opusvisual.com
Project Whitecard
projectwhitecard.com
Build Films
buildfilms.ca
Campfire Union
campfireunion.com
Electric Monk Media
electricmonkmedia.com
Hand Craft Creative
handcraftcreative.com
ZenFri
zenfri.com
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Manitoba Film & Video Production Tax Credit
Benefits of Manitoba Tax Credits
NO Canadian content requirements
NO copyright ownership requirements
NO co-production requirements (You are not obliged to work with a Manitoba company, but you benefit through the 10% Frequent Filming Bonus and 5% Manitoba Producer Bonus.)
NO funding caps per production or per production company (The greater your Manitoba labour expenditures, the greater your tax credit will be.)
NO caps on annual funds available (Manitoba’s tax credit is a rebate, not a finite fund, which means you’ll never have to wait for a new fiscal year to apply for your rebate.)
NO minimum or maximum budget requirements
NO “first time producer” requirements
Manitoba offers the most competitive tax credits in Canada. These credits apply to eligible projects which include fully financed television movies, documentaries, feature films, dramatic series, variety, multimedia, animation, children’s programming, music programming and informational series, as well as digital productions.
Manitoba’s tax credits are based on eligible Manitoba labour OR eligible Manitoba production costs (including labour), and can be paired with Canada’s national tax credit programs. The tax credit is a choice between either:
Cost of Salaries Tax Credit – Up to 65%
– OR –
Cost of Production Tax Credit – 30%
The most competitive spend-based tax credit in Canada provides production companies with a 30% fully refundable rebate on eligible production costs including labour.
Canada’s most competitive fully refundable labour-based tax credit offers an up-to-65% rebate on eligible Manitoba labour expenditures (45% base credit plus eligible bonuses: 10% Frequent Filming Bonus and/or 5% Manitoba Producer Bonus and/or 5% Rural Bonus).
Manitoba’s production industry has 30 years of experience and offers world-class crew, a strong base of actors and over 40 production companies – many with international co-production and service production experience. Manitoba companies work in English, French and several Indigenous languages in every genre with local, national and international partners.
Access an extra 5% in tax credits through the Manitoba Producer Bonus
Add an additional 10% in tax credits
through the Frequent Filming Bonus
Connect with Manitoba crew, talent and local suppliers to increase your cost of salaries and/or cost of Production
tax credits, depending on the option you choose.
Visit onscreemanitoba.com for a complete listing of Manitoba production companies.
WORK WITH A MANITOBA COMPANY TO:
MAXIMIZE YOUR TAX CREDIT BY CHOOSING TO WORK WITH A MANITOBA COMPANY
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Location Photography
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CONTEMPORARY WINNIPEG
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WINNIPEG ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS
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INDUSTRIAL
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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
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RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOURHOODS IN AND AROUND WINNIPEG
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SMALL TOWN LOOK IN AND NEAR WINNIPEG
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Contemporary Winnipeg
1. Downtown Winnipeg – Max Vernon2. Winnipeg, Hydro Building Sunset – Bryan Scott3. Winnipeg Sunset – Bryan Scott4. Canadian Museum for Human Rights –
Bryan Scott5. CMHR Sunset – Bryan Scott6. Wellington Sunset – Bryan Scott7. Shaw Ballpark – Travel Manitoba8. Graham Sunset – Bryan Scott9. Bomber Stadium – Tourism Winnipeg10. Osborne Village – Bryan Scott11. Legislative Building – Tourism Winnipeg12. Cumberland View – Bryan Scott13. Exchange District – Bryan Scott14. Walking Bridge – Andres Villafana,
Destination Winnipeg15. The Forks – Destination Winnipeg16. St. Bonniface Cathedral – Zyron Paul Felix
Exchange District, Downtown
17. Notre Dame – Bryan Scott18. Broadway Ave – Anthony Fernando,
Destination Winnipeg19. Exchange District – Tourism Winnipeg20. Hotel Fort Gary – Tourism Winnipeg21. Lindsay Building – Tourism Winnipeg22. National Bank Building – Anthony Fernando23. Exchange District – Brent Bellamy24. Waterfront Bridge – Bryan Scott25. Aboriginal Center – Bryan Scott26. Red River College – Stan Milosevic27. The Woodbine Hotel – Bryan Scott28. Exchange District – Tyler Walsh, Economic
Development Winnipeg
Theatres
29. Burton Cummings Theatre – MFM30. Burton Cummings Theatre – MFM31. Pantages Theatre – MFM32. The Pantages Theatre – Gary Barringer
Winnipeg Architectural Interiors
33. Manitoba Legislative Building – Bryan Scott34. Hotel Fort Gary – Bryan Scott35. The Legislative Building – Bryan Scott36. Union Station – Bryan Scott
Winnipeg Public Interiors
37. Rudy’s – Rudy’s Eat and Drink38. City Hall – Bryan Scott39. The Forks – Tourism Winnipeg
Industrial
40. Sutherland Ave – Bryan Scott41. CP Yards – Bryan Scott42. Arlington Bridge, West Jarvis – Bryan Scott43. Arlington Bridge – Bryan Scott44. The Tracks – Bryan Scott45. City of Winnipeg Electric Terminal – Bryan Scott46. Selkirk Industrial Metal Works – MFM47. Selkirk Bridge – Manitoba Hot
Educational Institutions
48. Investors Group Field – Bryan Scott49. Tech Voc High School – Bryan Scott50. Brandon Mental Health Center – Stan Milosevic51. Laura Secord School – Bryan Scott52. Isbister School – Bryan Scott53. University of Manitoba – University of Manitoba
Residential Neighbourhoods in and Around Winnipeg
54. Near Assiniboine Park – Brent Bellamy55. Residential Winnipeg – Brent Bellamy56. Highgate Apartments – Bryan Scott57. Tall Grass Prairie – Bryan Scott58. Crescentwood Neighbourhood –
Destination Winnipeg59. Women’s Club – MFM60. Morden City Park – MFM61. House on river – MFM62. Winnipeg Home – Scott Barker63. Captain Kennedy House – John M. Oudenaar
Location Photography Index and Credits
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Winnipeg in the Winter
64. St Boniface Cathedral – Tourism Winnipeg65. River Trail – Bryan Scott66. Assiniboine Park – Tourism Winnipeg67. Assiniboine Park – Keith Levit68. Balmoral Church – MFM69. Kildonan Park – Bryan Scott70. St Boniface – Colin Kent71. Aloft set photo – Alan Fraser72. Fort Rouge Winnipeg – MFM
Small Town Look in and near Winnipeg
73. Portage La Prairie – MFM74. Stonewall – Bryan Scott75. St. Boniface – Destination Winnipeg76. Lilac Street – MFM77. Virden – Bryan Scott
Turn of Century Town
78. Prairie Dog Central – Destination Winnipeg79. Jesse James set – City of Winnipeg80. Austin Agricultural Museum – Bernie Narvey81. Jesse James set – City of Winnipeg82. Jesse James set – City of Winnipeg
Roads and Highways
83. Roblin Area – MFM84. Tiger Hills – MFM85. Trans Canada – Bryan Scott86. Wawanesa – MFM87. Riding Mountain National Park – MFM
Elevated Landscapes and Forests
88. Leary’s Brickworks – Bryan Scott89. Assiniboine meets Souris – Ken Storie90. Riding Mountain National Park – Travel
Manitoba91. Souris River – Ken Storie92. Spirit Sands – MFM93. Pinawa Dam – Gary Barringer
Prairie
94. La Salle River – Bryan Scott95. Farmland near Brandon, MB – MFM96. Farm in Elgin, MB – MFM97. Tiger Hills near Holland, MB – MFM
Small Town look in and near Brandon
98. Minnedosa Bowl – Bryan Scott99. Carberry, MB – Bryan Scott100. Brandon Mental Health Building – Bryan Scott101. Carberry Hotel – Bryan Scott102. Virden Row Housing – Bryan Scott103. Minnedosa – Bryan Scott104. Brandon-Rosser – Bryan Scott105. Carberry Hotel – Bryan Scott106. Brandon-Rosser – Bryan Scott107. Brandon – Rosser – Bryan Scott
Waterfronts, Harbours, Seaside Towns
108. Hecla – Travel Manitoba109. Churchill, Jockville – Bryan Scott110. Hecla – MFM111. Gimli Pier – Bryan Scott112. Churchill, Bernier – Bryan Scott113. Willow Point Beach – Travel Manitoba114. Steep Rock – Bryan Scott115. Steep Rock – Travel Manitoba
Location Photography Index and Credits
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