Commercial Production
Commercial production is a busy segment of BC’s production industry and the BC Film Commission offers full support to facilitate commercial projects.
Commercial producers are welcome to make use of all BCFC resources including the digital photo library to streamline their production process and we can provide additional support such as research and location expertise.
The BCFC also provides a full spectrum of industry contacts and services to ensure commercial producers have access to all the necessary resources. To get started see the following useful links:
- For a listing of support services and suppliers check out the local film directory at www.reelwest.com
- For more information about filming commercials in BC visit the Commercial Production Association of Western Canada (CPAWC) website at www.cpawc.com
- For non-Canadian cast and crew, you will need to apply for work permits for each foreign worker that you need to bring in (producers are exempt). Please click on this link for more information: Hiring Foreign Workers
- For equipment and materials that you will need to bring into Canada, please contact Canada Border Services to arrange for a 'Temporary Importation of Goods' (aka 'Carne') - Please contact Bonnie Glassford 604-666-0863 or Angela Eng 604-666-6769 and click on this link for more information: Canada Border Services Agency
