Leveraging the local Film Industry Part 3

Renting Your Business Space to Film Productions in Vancouver

Vancouver's bustling film industry presents an excellent opportunity for businesses to increase revenue by renting out their spaces as filming locations. Known for its diverse architecture and scenic settings, Vancouver is a hotspot for film and TV productions, often dubbed "Hollywood North." If you own or operate a business in an attractive or unique location, renting out your space to production companies can be a lucrative venture.

Businesses like restaurants, office spaces, warehouses, and even outdoor locations can attract filmmakers who need authentic settings for their shoots. With productions often looking for distinctive venues, your business could be the perfect backdrop for anything from an indie film to a major Hollywood production.

Beyond filming, your space can also be used for production offices, event hosting, or press junkets. Production teams frequently need large areas for pre-shoot meetings, costume fittings, or as a home base during shoots. By marketing your venue to local production companies, you can generate significant rental income while promoting your business.

To get started, register your space with local film location agencies or film commissions, such as the Vancouver Film Office. It's a great way to connect directly with production companies and build relationships in the industry. With Vancouver’s film sector booming, this opportunity can help turn an underused or visually interesting space into a new revenue stream for your business.

Chris Sturges, Business Development Director for

Suspiciously Convenient Productions Inc

Contact: chris@suspiciouslyconvenient.com

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