With over 23 identified communities and several small active downtowns, the County of Brant offers a location unlike any other.
We offer a community thriving on agriculture, an impressive list of heritage sites, two rivers, fantastic facilities and never ending country landscapes.
Located an hour away from the GTA, Brant is well connected, being less than 100km away from 4 international airports, as well as being in the hub of one of North America's major transportation gateways, highway 403 and highway 401.
With Brant's low cost of business and our flexible and supportive culture, whether your production is large or small we are happy to assist you!
Thinking of Brant as a Filming Location? Our staff is prepared to work with you to find the right location and the right fit for your project. Brant welcomes filming productions and will provide support with all aspects of your project.
To get started, please contact;
Contact:
Filming Coordinator
County of Brant Economic Development and Tourism division
T: 519-442-6324 x 3212 | E: filming@brant.ca
| Filming Incentives |
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The County of Brant is located less than 100km from Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) zone. Filming productions that come to the County may qualify for an additional 10% Regional Bonus on top of other available credits. This means that a producer could get a 45% labour-only tax credit when using the Ontario Film & Television Tax Credit (OFTTC) while shooting in the County of Brant. The Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC) and Ontario Computer Animation & Special Effects (OCASE) can both by utilized together. However, a producer must select either the OPSTC or the OFTTC – not both. The OCASE can be used in conjunction with either the OFTTC or OPSTC.
For more information please contact us at filming@brant.ca or 519.442.6324 x 3212 |
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In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Ontario Section 21 Film and Television Health and Safety Advisory Committee of the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills development have created the Film and television industry health and safety during COVID-19 guidelines. These guidelines advise employers/producers, supervisors and working professionals on identifying and mitigating potential workplace risks related to the COVID-19. It includes general guidance outlining considerations common to all areas of the workplace (set, office, location, etc.), as well as department-specific guidance. In order to obtain a film permit in the County of Brant, all filming productions must confirm that they will work in accordance with all safety guidelines and confirm that they have a health and safety plan in place for each film shoot. In addition to the above guidelines, all film productions are required to always work safe. To encourage safety for filming productions and County of Brant residents, The County of Brant recommends the following documents to be reviewed. Workplace Safety & Prevention Services Guidance on Health and Safety for Television, Film and Live Performance Sector during COVID-19 |
| County of Brant Filming Application and Fees |
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All filming productions are required to submit a Special Events and Filming application to the County of Brant. Once received, the application is reviewed by the Special Events Advisory Team which includes Brant County Health Unit, County of Brant EMS, County of Brant Fire, County of Brant OPP, County of Brant departments; Planning, Operations, Legal, Bylaw, Accessibility, Marketing and Economic Development and Tourism.
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Required Notification & Communication Protocol |
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Notification letters must be distributed to residents and business in the area in which filming activity will take place a minimum of 48 hours in advance of your arrival (including prep days and coning). This allows area residents and businesses the opportunity to respond. Both sides of the street should be lettered where filming activity is taking place, or as otherwise instructed by County of Brant staff. The County of Brant must review and approve the letters before they are delivered to ensure that all service interruptions and community impact are clearly stated. The letter should:
If you plan on filming in a downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA), please notify the County of Brant as soon as possible. Staff will include BIA contact in the application approval process. Staff can confirm with any applicant if proposed filming will take place in a BIA. If so, filming productions will be required to give the BIA executive directors and key contacts a copy of your notification letter before you hand them out to the community. |
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Questions or concerns regarding filming |
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The County of Brant recognizes that all filming productions are guests in our community. To ensure transparency, we require all filming production companies to work directly with residents and businesses to resolve concerns. If a County of Brant resident or Business owner has a concern about filming, we encourage you to contact the production's Location Manager as a first step. The Location Manager is the member of the production responsible for managing the site during filming and minimizing impacts to the community. It is important that they are made aware of any issues or concerns so that these can be resolved quickly. Contact details for Location Managers are required on all filming notification letters which are required to go out prior to the start of any production. The County of Brant Economic Development and Tourism division is also here to help. Please contact County of Brant Filming at filming@brant.ca or 519.442.6324 x 3212 |
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Has a production company asked to film on your property? |
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If you have been approached by a production or received a scouting letter expressing interest in your property, call the County of Brant Economic Development and Tourism office at 519.442.6324 x 3212 We can confirm the legitimacy of a production company, the Location Manager and any assistants/scouts. We will also advise on requirements you should consider before allowing production to take place. |
| Register your property for filming |
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To list your property as a film location with Ontario Creates, visit the Digital Locations Library. |
| Funding and Other Resources |
Funding and resources in the County of Brant can be accessed through the following organizations;
For inquiries on municipal funding, please contact our Research and Marketing Economic Development Officer at invest@brant.ca |
| Notable Projects Filmed in Brant |
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Commercials
Films and Television
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Digital Media production facilities in the County of Brant |
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Looking to move your current Digital Media production facility or interested in developing a Digital Media production facility? We want to work with you! Please contact the County of Brant Economic Development division at invest@brant.ca. |
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