Filming Downtown
Charlize Theron. Ryan Reynolds. Forest Whitaker. Christian Slater. Kristen Stewart. These are just a few celebrities who have brought productions to Regina.
While filming can sometimes be disruptive to neighbourhoods, parking and traffic, there are many positive outcomes that accompany film production, including job creation, economic spin-offs and the opportunity to showcase our beautiful city on screens around the world.
In 2008/2009 the sector’s production levels stimulated nearly $75 million in economic impact for Saskatchewan.
Why is filming important to Regina?
- Regina citizens are employed by the industry.
- Production spending has an impact on a broad range of sectors including accommodations, restaurants, retail, building material suppliers, grocery stores, office supply businesses, furniture stores, dry cleaning, and travel agents, as well as businesses and homes that are used as locations.
- Film is a green business.
- Production is a great boost for tourism, investment and business.
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A scene from Hybrid.
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Filming Downtown Check List
Interested in filming in Downtown Regina? Please consult the following check list to ensure you have everything in order before filming begins:
- Get approval from the property owner/site manager.
- Speak to the City of Regina Film Commissioner – Sarah Taylor 777-7603 or
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- Fill out all necessary permits from the City of Regina (Film Permit Application Form) and Regina Downtown (F.W. Hill Mall permit).
- Once you’ve got the thumbs up from the Film Commissioner, transmit any and all diagrams of where your production vehicles and filming locations will be to Regina Downtown so we can keep our members in the loop.
- You must contact each individual business in the affected area at least 2 days prior to shooting.
- Regina Downtown will help you stay in contact with our members during the filming process.
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A scene from River.
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For more information on filming in Regina please visit the City of Regina’s website.
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Photo Credits
Photo from feature film "HYBRID"; photo by David Giesbrecht, courtesy Mind Eye's Entertainment Ltd.
Photo from "River"; Photographer: Patrick McLaughlin, courtesy Chat Perdue.
