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IT: Welcome to Derry – Community Screening |
To celebrate the crew and community that helped make it happen, HBO, Ontario Creates, and the City of Port Hope partnered to host a community screening of IT: Welcome to Derry at Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre. Residents had a chance to see the first two episodes of the series on the big screen which shot across Port Hope, Hamilton and the Greater Toronto Area. |
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TIFF |
Ontario had a strong presence at TIFF this year, with a record-breaking 18 Made-in-Ontario projects screening in official selection. Special thanks to all the industry stakeholders who attended Celebrate Ontario, participated in our IP Market Day, visited the Ontario Stand in the Industry Centre and took part in the 20th edition of our International Financing Forum. If you wanted to connect with us but didn’t have a chance to meet with our team, please reach out to us at the contact info below. |
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Ottawa Animation Festival 2025 |
The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) took place Sept. 24-28 and brought together the International animation community for five days of screenings, workshops, networking and events. OIAF 2025 attracted over 27,000 attendees and showcased 206 films in 63 screenings, making it one of the world’s premier animation events. With 234 Fast Track meetings, 22 networking events, and 36% of passholders coming from outside Canada, OIAF delivers unmatched global access and deal-making opportunities in animation’s creative and business circles.
The Institut français du Canada with the French Embassy of Canada partnered with OIAF to host the "Canada x France: Animation Co-productions in Action" panel, moderated by Sandrine Pechels de Saint Sardos, CEO and Film Commissioner of the Ottawa Film Office who was joined by animation leaders from Special Touch Studios, Copernicus Studios, Gaumont, Productions Ocho and Yzanakio, and Zephyr Animation. Focusing on the audiovisual co-production agreement between France and Canada, the panel explored both challenges and opportunities, highlighting the pivotal role of animation in each country’s industry. The discussion opened new avenues for Franco-Canadian collaboration in film and media.
The festival will be back next year to celebrate its 50th anniversary on Sept. 23-26, 2026. |
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Filmed in Ontario: Netflix’s Wayward Now Streaming! |
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Wayward, the new thriller created by Mae Martin hit number one on Netflix’s global English TV chart in its first week, with 8.2 million views. Embracing the province’s distinct natural landscapes and scenic small towns, the series set in the fictional town of Tall Pines, Vermont, shot over 80 days in the province, including stops in Hamilton, Dundas, Port Perry, Millbrook, Pickering, Caledon and Toronto. Netflix has reported that more than 650 vendors worked on the production of Wayward, employing over 2400 crew and contributing more than 50 million in gross value to the Canadian economy. |
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TriBro Studios Recognized for Accessibility Initiatives |
TriBro Studios was recently recognized at Durham Region’s 21st Annual Accessibility Awards Celebration on September 22, 2025, at the Audley Recreation Centre Community Hall in Ajax. This award recognizes the studio's significant accessibility enhancements and dedication to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. To meet the needs of a recent production, TriBro installed push-button door openers, additional accessible parking spaces, custom-built ramps, handrails, rest areas and quiet rooms, and fully accessible washrooms tailored to accommodate an inclusive environment for cast and crew.
For more information on how you can help make Ontario’s screen industry inclusive and accessible, connect with the Disability Screen Office. |
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| LOCATION SPOTLIGHT |
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Central Ontario
Old Toronto City Hall, Toronto
A castle-like Romanesque Revival style courthouse with a distinctive clock tower and two story entrance hall located in downtown Toronto. Completed in 1899, the building features court rooms, jail cells, a courtyard and many period features.
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Northern Ontario
The Town of Kapuskasing
The Town of Kapuskasing is known for its beautiful northern landscapes, including vast forests, rivers, and lakes. Looks include small-town main commercial streets, restaurants, churches, industrial factories, and residential areas.
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NORTHERN ONTARIO
Ottawa Valley Railway
This rail line covers 150 miles through the province of Ontario between Sudbury and Temiscaming, Quebec. Winding through small towns, agriculture and pasture lands, forested and bush with rocky outcroppings, level dirt road crossings and alongside a major highway. Large rail bridge over the Ottawa River in North Bay and smaller trestle bridges over numerous rivers and streams.
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EASTERN ONTARIO
Pembrook
The City of Pembroke features waterfront trails along the Ottawa River, a full-service marina, sandy beach, historic downtown with small town atmosphere, parks and gardens, heritage buildings, churches, Modern and period residential areas, sport fields, arenas, and schools. Forested areas and open rural landscapes minutes from the core.
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SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO
Brantford
Less than 90-minutes from Toronto, Brantford is a small city that has transformed its downtown, industrial spaces, historic neighbourhoods, spacious airport, and unique architecture to play for mid-west US towns, major eastern seaboard cities, and even locations in Russia and South Africa. Brantford has recently added several listings to the Ontario Location Library highlighting the various looks and neighborhoods of the city.
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| ONTARIO GREEN SCREEN |
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Carbon Calculation Fundamentals –
Self-Directed Course Launch! |
Now live: Carbon Calculation Fundamentals is a free self-directed course for busy crews to learn at their own pace. Previously offered only as a facilitated course, you can now learn at your own pace, at your own time, while gaining the tools to track and reduce your production’s carbon impact. Visit the OGS Training page on our website to learn more. |
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Sustainable Production Forum –
10th Anniversary – November 24th |
Join us for a full day of boundary-pushing sustainability-themed programming at the 10th Anniversary of the “Sustainable Production Forum (SPF)” happening at the CBC Atrium in Toronto on November 24th. OGS is holding a panel on the Pathway to Renewable Diesel and also launching a new industry tool (stay tuned for more info). |
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OGS Fall Community Meeting on Circularity Initiatives and Resources – December 3 – 7pm |
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You’re invited to our Fall Community Meeting, where we’ll be showcasing new circularity initiatives and practical tools available to the film industry. Learn how these resources help keep production materials out of landfill and gain a second life. Register Today! |
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| MADE IN ONTARIO |
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FRANKENSTEIN |
In theatres now and coming to Netflix on November 7th. Guillermo del Toro’s masterful adaptation of Mary Shelley’s work about the brilliant Victor Frankenstein and his tragic creation. |
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WAYWARD |
Out now! Mae Martin’s new series follows a small-town cop who suspects a local school with a charismatic leader may not be all that it seems. |
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IT: WELCOME TO DERRY |
Out now! The new series adapted from Stephen King’s IT is here just in time for Halloween. |
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DEVIL IN DISGUISE: JOHN WAYNE GACY |
Out now! This limited series based on the 2021 docuseries of the same name follows the story of Gacy, his victims, and the investigators who solved the case. |
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VICIOUS |
Out now! This horror film starring Dakota Fanning was filmed in Ottawa, Ontario. |
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See what's in production now. |
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| SPOTLIGHT ON TALENT |
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IA667 Talent Databases: Cinematography & Stills Photography |
Ontario’s talented Cinematographers and Stills Photographers are behind some of the most highly awarded feature films and TV series in the world. Get to know them here! Check out IATSE 667’s Showcase sites with reels, links, and info about each artist. |
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The DGC Ontario Key Creative Directory
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DGC Ontario’s The Wider Lens has launched a new Key Creative Directory to connect you with creative talent in Ontario. This searchable database includes individual profile pages with reels and recent credits for over 300 Directors, Production Designers, Picture Editors, and Sound Editors working in the province. Featured talent includes Emmy, Golden Globe, and Oscar-recognized creatives that are behind your favorite Made-in-Ontario films and TV series.
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