Welcome to Halton Hills, a picturesque town that warmly embraces film productions of all sizes. With a variety of ideal filming locations, from charming urban settings to scenic rural landscapes, Halton Hills has been the backdrop for numerous acclaimed film and television projects.
Whether you're planning a small shoot or a major production,
Halton Hills offers the perfect setting to bring your vision to life.
Film Permits
The Town is committed to ensuring a smooth and safe filming experience, requiring all interested parties to submit a Film Inquiry so staff can coordinate productions within the municipal boarders, avoiding conflicts and ensure community consideration.
If your project involves a road closure or hazardous activities, such as gunfire, vehicle stunts or extreme special effects, a longer approval period may be necessary.
Film Locations
The Ontario Film Commission has a digital Locations Library that highlights filming locations around Halton Hills which includes the urban communities of Georgetown and Acton, country roads, farms and parks.
| Filmed in Halton Hills | Production Company | Location |
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| Reacher | Amazon MGM Studios (Amazon Prime) | Downtown Georgetown |
| The Hot Zone: Anthrax | The Walt Disney Studios in partnership with National Geographic |
Downtown Georgetown |
| SEE | Apple Studios (Apple TV) | Acton Quarry |
| Star Trek: Discovery | Paramount Pictures | Acton Quarry |
| The Umbrella Academy | Netflix | Scotsdale Farm |
| The Marsh Kings Daughter | Amazon MGM Studios (Amazon Prime) | Private Property |
Interested in listing your property as a filming location?
If you are a property owner and would like to list and have your indoor or outdoor location promoted as a filming site in Halton Hills, you can Submit Your Property for Filming by referencing the Ontario Film Commission's Submission Guidelines and their FAQs. There is no cost to be listed.
For questions or additional assistance in adding your property to the Ontario Film Commission Locations Library, please contact the Town's Economic Development Office.
Ontario Film Commission
The Town cannot provide recommendations for private property filming.
The Town of Halton Hills is registered with Ontario Creates - Ontario Film Commission, an agency of the Government of Ontario, which offers resources to production companies for location selection, tax incentives and grants for domestic film and post-production to support our local film industry.
The Ontario Creates Film Fund is intended to increase the level of domestic feature film production in Ontario. It provides support to Ontario producers for feature film projects with development and production financing.
Business Intelligence Program grants are available to incorporated not-for-profit industry organizations undertaking initiatives that support or complement the mandate of the Ontario Creates. Find available tax credits for film and television on the Ontario Creates Tax Credits page.
Consultation for Ontario Film Commission Production in the Halton Hills area can be conducted by emailing dtill@ontariocreates.ca.
Helpful Resources
FAQs
Do I need a film permit? |
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Yes. Each film production will require different approvals based on size and location. Fill out the Film Inquiry form and a Town staff member will be in contact with you to review the necessary requirements. |
I am interested in filming on private property, do I still need to inform the Town? |
| Yes. Contact the Town after you have received approval from the land owner for filming on private property. |
I am a resident concerned about a film project, who can I contact? |
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If you are concerned about work being undertaken by a film crew in the municipality, please contact the Clerks Office at the Town Hall. |
How can I get production companies to consider my property as a film location? |
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The Ontario Film Commission maintains an online resource of locations across Ontario. This digital Locations Library is used to attract foreign production to Ontario, to promote the unique views and vistas found in communities (including private assets like buildings and land), but most importantly it is a location manager’s first stop when breaking down a script and looking for locations. By including your property on the OFC website, it allows you the ability not only to attract film projects to your property, but to assist in attracting projects to Halton Hills. There is no cost to be listed. |