DURHAM REGION, ONTARIO

Durham Region plays an important role in Ontario's film, television, and digital media industry with a unique mix of industrial, urban and rural locations that can be used as sets taking place in a variety of time periods. Its proximity to the Toronto film and television cluster, existing natural and cultural heritage assets offer the potential for a wide range of film and television production. It is home to a robust pool of skilled technicians and trades supported by strong technical educational institutions.

Featured Locations

William F. White Backlot

Located in the city of Pickering, this 23-acre, modern-day small town is situated on a 90-acre plot of land and has been purposefully built for features, TV series and commercials. In addition to 30 stores and shops currently on the property, the town is easily expandable and can be converted to suit productions of all types, from rustic Western settings to bustling New York City streets.

Parkwood National Historic Site

This immense mansion recreates the lifestyle of Canadian auto baron R.S. McLaughlin during the interwar years. The art, architecture, gardens, landscaping and original furnishing are all faithfully preserved and can accurately recreate the era for your next project.

Docville Wild West Movie Studio

The set offers eight acres of property, a complete main street of buildings with dressable interiors and exteriors, livestock accommodations, indoor and outdoor period props, buggies and cars.

Pickering Museum Village

As the largest living history museum in Durham Region recreates daily life in the 1830s and is perfect for a period piece. The 19th century buildings include a blacksmith, woodshop, general store, schoolhouse, Brougham Temperance hotel, Miller Cole farmhouse, a log home, Odd Fellows Hall and chapel.

FILM CREDITS

12 Monkeys, American Gods, Hannibal, It and It2, Jack Reacher, Locke and Key, Orphan Black, Schitt’s Creek, Star Trek: Brave New World, The Boys, The Handmaid's Tale, The Marsh King’s Daughter, Titans, Umbrella Academy

FILM DURHAM

Eileen Kennedy

289-927-7119 eileen.kennedy@durham.ca

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