Canada
We cover various exotic and unexplored locales from Canada that includes modern cities of Toronto and Vancouver to the most beautiful national parks and charmingly attractive small towns. Apart from these, Canada is a home to many beautiful filming locations. We have shot several films at the backdrop of the world famous Niagara Falls and the snow-capped mountains of Banff.
Canada is one of the best countries when it comes to hospitality. It is welcoming film and TV crews open-heartedly and has been encouraging with tax incentives to those filming in the country. This is one of the main reasons why so many American productions prefer this location.
Though it’s not a tough task to get permits for basic shots, it becomes a daunting task if you want to do something more complex. But don’t worry, Tirumala Productions takes on the onus on your behalf and helps you to get the right paperwork in CANADA. We are always there to assist you with the confusing visa process and ensure everyone can start theri work without any hassles.
If you are in need of the local crew such as drone pilots, camera operators, producers, runners, or directors, we will help you find the best professionals with our extended network across the country. It’s easy to find the locals who work in the industry in the cities like Vancouver or Toronto, but the real challenge lies when you wish to film from a far off remote location. Even in that case, Tirumala Productions will assist you in finding the best crew in Canada irrespective of the location.
Another biggest worry and a herculean task is casting can especially if you shoot in the remote locations of Canada. But, you don’t need to worry. Leave aside all your worries and impose your faith on us. We help you with finding the best cast during the pre-production process which helps you start your work without any hassles before you reach Canada.
Several Hollywood biggies like The Incredible Hulk were shot in Canada. Though it appears as the movie was set in New York City, the actual fact is the movie was filmed in Toronto. Most of the areas of Canada are in close resemblance to the USA, and Tirumala Productions CANADA will help you find the apt location that’ll look believable.
From Urban to rural, Canada has a varied number of best-suited filming locations across Canada, and getting permission in most of these areas is an easy task. The Canadian cities Vancouver and Toronto are known by the sobriquet ‘Hollywood North’ as large number of productions take place there. Toronto has the most famous Pinewood and Revival 629 studios, while the Vancouver Film Studios is the largest production facility, bar those in Los Angeles, in North America.
Several TV shows like X-Files, Supernatural, and Smallville and many big-budget movies were shot in Vancouver’s backdrop. Some of the biggest popular shows such as Falling Skies and Suits were produced in Toronto which is often used as a stand-in for New York. Tirumala Productions CANADA comes out for your help to find locations within these cities or the most remote areas. We also arrange the logistics to make your production go smoothly without any difficulties.
Toronto – The city is often a stand in for New York, and it’s often much easier to film here than in the Big Apple. American Psycho, The Incredible Hulk, and My Big Fat Greek Wedding were all set in New York, but filmed in a disguised Toronto.
Vancouver – Vancouver has been the setting for major productions such as Fifty Shades of Grey, The Cabin in the Woods, and the Twilight movies. It has many locations for city shots, and is in close proximity to unspoilt rural areas.
Niagara Falls – The iconic Niagara Falls are a great place to film dramatic shots, and have been seen in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End and Blues Brothers 2000.
Canadian Rockies – The breath-taking scenery of the Rockies created the perfect backdrop for Brokeback Mountain and many nature documentaries.
If you are carrying out the shoot in areas like Niagara Falls or national parks, then Tirumala Productions CANADA can assist you with the practicalities. As these areas the world famous tourist spots, crowd control could be an irksome and difficult task. We help you in controlling the crowd without the intervention of the production team and ensure the crew starts working from the day one by sorting out all the permissions. One major challenge and a tough task could be finding that locations that match American towns and cities. But, it’s no longer your job as we are there to help you out. We have an experienced team who are aware of several Canadian locations right from popular filming spots to more remote, unexplored locations. We offer their guidance and expert advice that makes your production an easier job.
Frequently Asked Questions ?
Is it easy to get permits?
Getting a work permit in Canada is a pretty simple and stress-free process. It usually takes 3 days to get a basic permit, but if you want anything more that includes night shooting, aerial shots etc., the process would be a bit complicated and time-consuming. But, no need to worry, we are there to assist you in this.
Do I need a visa or work permit?
If you are one among the senior members of the filming crew like a director or production manager, you need a visa and which takes around 10 days to complete the process. Please remember that a work permit costs $150 and is payable upon arrival in Canada. FYI – anyone who is in need of a work visa should also bear in mind they need a tax waiver, which we can organize.
Can I hire equipment once there?
Panavision and Arri are the main camera equipment brands Canada offers, and there’s a wide selection of high-tech, specialized equipment available for major scenes.
What is the climate like?
Canada has different climatic zones and it has a four-season climate. Due to the vast diversity of the country, weather can differ from coast to coast. The Canadian winters can be extremely cold and snowy, and the temperatures dip to incredibly low figures. The summers in Canada are usually mild and dry with plenty of sunshine.
Locations:
Banff
