Appendix
Appendix: Vancouver Island South Film Commission Offerings
April 1, 2025Pages 237–2381 section
Infographic detailing regional needs and the specific offerings provided by the South Island Film Commission to the local economy and community.
2500 registered film locations400 local crew members
| Regional Needs | South Island Film Commission Offerings |
|---|---|
| Diversify local economy. | Unionized production work makes high-paying income possible without requiring high levels of post-secondary education. |
| Leverage existing skills and assets. | 2500 registered South Island film locations and 400 local crew members. |
| Support small businesses. | Productions filmed in the South Island qualify for labour-based Provincial and Federal tax incentives.. |
| Support youth in the economy and prepare the workforce for the future. | The film commission connects people to upskilling and training opportunities. |
| Promote the region as a great destination for tourists and a viable place to work and live. | Film tourism has increased in popularity over the years. For example, Netflix in your Neighbourhood catalogues where screen projects are filmed with links to municipal websites. |
| Support green job creation. | ReelGreen is a national initiative within the provincial film commission at Creative BC that helps Canada's film industry reduce its enviornmental footprint. |
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Extracted from: 2025 04 01 Council Agenda - Agenda - Pdf