Film Industry Binges on Brampton

February 15, 2016

​Last year was extremely successful for filming in Brampton, resulting in the highest economic impact Brampton has ever seen.

The industry has taken notice of Brampton’s advantages for filming! Key advantages include Brampton’s proximity to Toronto, extensive variety of location options and film friendly attitude. These factors are making Brampton a primary destination to find the perfect film location.

2015 Film ActivityFilm Permits Issued 62Film Days 94$ Spent in Brampton $1,182,960.00

What can you see on your screen that was filmed last year?

Movies
Special Correspondents – Produced and directed by Ricky Gervais, starring Ricky Gervais, Eric BanaFilmed at Claireville Conservation AreaAiring on Netflix April 29, 2016
Milton’s Secret – Starring Donald Sutherland, Michelle Rodriguez, Mia Krishner, David SutcliffeFilmed at Lester B. Pearson Theatre and Bramalea Civic Centre Cafeteria
TelevisionHemlock Grove – Season 3, Episode 10, Season Finale – available on Netflix CanadaOrphan Black – Season 3, Episodes 307 and 310 – aired on SpaceThe Expanse – Season 1, Episode 7 – aired January 19th on Space. Watch on space.caDefiance – Season 3, Episodes 307 and 308 – aired on ShowcaseSensitive Skin – Season 2, Episodes 1 to 6 – airing on HBO Canada in 2016 dates to be announcedMan Seeking Woman – Season 2, Episode 1, aired January 6th on FXX – Episodes 7, 9 and 10, airing in March 2016 on FXXHeroes Reborn – Season 1, Episode 12 – aired on January 14 on GlobalTVOdd Squad – Season 2, Episodes 201, 202 and 207 – airing on TVO

For more information on what has been filmed in Brampton visit our website at FilmitHere.ca or follow us on Twitter @FilmBrampton. Check out our YouTube channel for interviews with some big names in the film industry youtube.com/c/FilmitHereCaBrampton.

If you would like to submit your business or residential address as a potential film location contact Mike Ciuffini at the Brampton Film Office at 905.874.3361, or Sharon Wilcox at 905.874.2664, or go to the Businesses and Residents section of FilmitHere.ca to find more information.