Important update!
As of January 1, 2025, for the analysis carried out prior to the issuance of a filming permit on public domain within the nine boroughs under its jurisdiction, the Montreal Film and TV Commission will charge a fee of $32 per day for each side of a street section requested by any given production.
For requests and information, please write to film.tv@montreal.ca.
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Shooting locations and resources
The Montréal Film and Television Commission accompanies in many ways producers who consider Montréal as a filming location.
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Expeditious assembly of photo portfolios from a photo library numbering thousands of pictures of potential shooting locations in the Montréal area (with an emphasis on exteriors);
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Supplementary photo taking of locations that are relevant to your script;
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Personalized visits to potential locations and suppliers;
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Information on all specialised services offered in Montréal;
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Monitoring and troubleshooting for ongoing productions.
Logistics and Permits
The Montréal Film and Television Commission emits filming and parking permits for Montréal's public domain (streets, sidewalks, parks, municipal buildings) in the 9 following burroughs:
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Ahuntsic/Cartierville
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Côte-des-Neiges/Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
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Mercier/Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
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Plateau Mont-Royal
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Rivière-des-Prairies/Pointe-aux-Trembles
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Rosemont/La Petite Patrie
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Sud-Ouest
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Ville-Marie
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Villeray/St-Michel/Parc-Extension
The following are just some of the specific services offered by the Logistics team
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All-encompassing logistical project coordination;
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Acquisition of shooting and parking permits;
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Access to municipal buildings, major parks and installations;
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Loans of city equipment and furnishings;
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Access to municipal resources;
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Close collaboration between public and private sector parties;
why montréal?
Locations
For its unique period and modern architecture reminiscent of cities from all around the world.
Studios
For its two fully equipped state-of-the-art studios and equipment providers. Constantly updated, the gear provided by both MELS and MTL Grande will satisfy the most discerning productions.
Crews and craftsmen
For its highly competent world class and bilingual crews and craftmen.
AQPM
The Association québécoise de la production médiatique (AQPM) advises, represents and accompanies independent film, television and Web production corporations whose productions, both French and English, are recognized in Quebec and at the international level.
AQTIS 514 IATSE
The Alliance québécoise des techniciens et techniciennes de l'image et du son (AQTIS - Alliance of Image and Sound Technicians) represents some 6000 freelance professionals in more than 150 trades associated with the design, planning, set-up or creation of audiovisual productions. It represents, defends and promotes their interests in dealing with various stakeholders, provides them with a social safety net, and negotiates collective agreements that establish the working conditions to which they are entitled.
DGC
The Quebec Council of the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC QC) represents more than 800 members working in occupations that cover a broad range of film and television production, both at the artistic and logistical levels.
Cast
For its culturally diverse actors speaking multiple languages and its vast pool of extras from 120 different cultural communities.
UDA
The UDA represents French speaking professional artists working out of Quebec and elsewhere in Canada as well as artists working in another language than French with the exception of productions done in English and destined mainly to an English speaking audience.
ACTRA
ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists) is the union of more than 23,000 professional performers working in English-language recorded media in Canada including TV, film, radio and digital media.
VFX, Animation and
Service providers
With nearly 40 visual effects and animation companies, Montreal is the third largest post-production center in the world. Its highly qualified, talented, creative and efficient workforce will meet all your needs.
To find out more, visit VFX-Montréal.
You'll also find all the service providers you need to complete your projects, whatever the size of your budget.
Tax credits
Quebec Tax Credit
(Production Services)
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25% All-spend
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16% Bonus for labor when filming in front of a chromatic screen
Credit Tax Credit
(VFX and animation service contracts)
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All-spend 25% + all-spend 16% (bonus), capped at 65% for an effective rate of 26,65%
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(25% + 16%) x 65% = 26,65%
Canada Tax Credit
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16 % on residual net amount for labor
logistics and permits
The Montréal Film and Television Commission has the mandate of making the City of Montreal's public domain available for film shoots. Therefore, to optimise your filming experience on public domain, we invite you to follow the three steps below. The MFTC recommends a three week delay between the time you register your production and the first shooting day.
Step 1
register your production (Send to film.tv@montreal.ca)
step 2
forms
(to be sent 10 business days prior to filming day)
step 3
rules
For all questions regarding this procudure, please write to film.tv@montreal.ca.
Outils
To find a building owner, please use EvalWeb.
For information regarding snow removal operations, please use Info Neige.
To find out where construction work on public domain is taking place, please use the City construction and traffic obstructions map (major construction sites only).
More information
Espace pour la vie
Filming requests for Espace pou la vie must go through the following email address: eplv.locations@montreal.ca. An online form is also available.
All filming request for Jean-Drapeau Park must go through here.
team
Valérie Martel
Cultural Development Agent - Logistics and Permits
+1 514 792-0817
Rana Saïd
Liaison Officer - Logistics and Permits
Karim Simard El Fassi
Liaison Officer - Logistics and Permits
Simon Tittley
Liaison Officer - Logistics and Permits
contact
Bureau du cinéma et de la télévision de Montréal
801 Brennan St, 5th Floor
Montréal, Qc
Canada
H3C 0G4
1 514 872-2883
Photo Credits : Ville de Montréal
Photo Credits : ACTRA
