You may have noticed film trucks and production activity throughout the South Island and for good reason. Greater Victoria continues to attract domestic and international film productions, bringing economic benefits to a wide range of sectors, including tourism, transportation, construction, hospitality, and retail.
To stay up to date on what’s currently filming, visit the Vancouver Island South Film Commission’s In Production list and register for the film commission’s free vendor database to integrate your business within the film supply chain.
Crew Girl premiered on Netflix on September 10th and within two weeks of its launch was greenlit for season 2! According to the production company, Blue Ant Media the series garnered over 16 million views making it one of the top ten series globally. That’s a lot of attention on Greater Victoria! The series features stunning local locations, including rowing scenes on Elk Lake and the Gorge Waterway. Watch an exclusive interview with the Crew Girl cast as they share their favourite spots in Victoria on Netflix In Your Neighborhood. Watch the cast shout out a few Victoria faves, even mentioning a few Chamber member businesses!
Additionally, YAGA starring Hudson Williams, Carrie-Anne Moss, Clark Backo and Noah Reid made its premiere at TIFF earlier in September and will stream of Crave starting oct 23rd. Private Eyes West Coast which features the South Island as the South Island will premiere in Canada on Global on September 30th and on the CW in America on Oct 5th.
Learn more about the South Island Film Commission on our Member Directory