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City of Maple Ridge City of Maple Ridge | Economic Development Fact Sheet | Filming Maple Ridge is an Ideal Filming Location Maple Ridge is a filmmaker's dream with its natural beauty,
friendly neighbourhoods, tax credits and proximity to Vancouver. With a dynamic urban core, rustic farmhouses, unique turn of the century heritage buildings and opulent mansions, the
versatility for filming in Maple Ridge is limited only by imagination. Situated on the north shore of the Fraser River with an abundance of parks, stretches of picturesque dykes, winding
rural roads and diverse commercial and residential buildings, Maple Ridge has been used as a backdrop in movies for regions from New York to the Scottish Highlands. We are a film-friendly
community where residents have embraced the industry, welcoming filming into their neighbourhoods and homes. Permit Application Process Step 1: Read the City’s Filming Guidelines (available
at mapleridge.ca/filming) Step 2: Contact Marg Johnson, Film Production Liaison, at 604.467.7488 or mjohnson@mapleridge.ca Step 3: Determine the best location for filming Step 4: Complete
a Film Permit Application and all applicable permits Step 5: Once your application is approved, start filming! One-stop service Maple Ridge provides a friendly one-stop service for
the film industry. In addition to processing all necessary applications and permits for filming, the City of Maple Ridge Film Production Liaison can help you find that perfect location
for your production. Filming guidelines We provide the film industry with reasonable access and use of the many features that Maple Ridge has to offer. We ensure our requirements are
easy to follow by providing clear guidelines and application forms, and a Film Production Liaison on staff to assist in these processes. For further information please contact: Marg
Johnson, Film Production Liaison, at 604.467.7488 or mjohnson@mapleridge.ca.
City of Maple Ridge | Economic Development 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge British Columbia, CANADA V2X 6A9 Website: investmapleridge.ca Phone: 604.467.7320 Fact Sheet | Filming Hosting
a film production at your home or business Maple Ridge is well-known as a "film-friendly" community. Film, commercial and television production is a growing industry and provides tremendous
financial benefits. Businesses and home owners in Maple Ridge can share in the revenues generated by filming in our community while helping to provide employment opportunities in the
region. Many film companies are interested in filming on location in businesses, homes and neighbourhoods in Maple Ridge. Property owners can typically earn between $500 to $1,500 per
day, depending on the needs and complexity of the production. Register your property Registering your property as a filming location is simple. • First, create a digital "photo file"
of your property, and submit it to Creative BC at creativebc.com, which promotes each registered property to the film industry, while protecting your right to privacy. • Second, if
you wish to have your business or residence included in our database, please contact Marg Johnson, Film Production Liaison at 604.467.7488 or by email at mjohnson@mapleridge.ca. The
City of Maple Ridge Film Production Liaison keeps a database of properties on file. Filming and your property If your residential or commercial property is selected by a company for
filming, a location manager will contact you to arrange the details of the filming. To confirm the validity of the location manager or production company, call Creative BC at 604.730.2732.
The City of Maple Ridge Film Production Liaison works with each location manager to ensure public concerns are addressed and resolved and helps guide you through the process, ensuring
that your needs are met throughout filming production. The City of Maple Ridge works to maintain a balance between the needs of residents, business owners and film production staff.
Feature Films • Kindergarten Cop: A New Day • Planet of the Apes – Hidden Fortress • Prodigals • Rampage 3 • Phil TV Shows • Wayward Pines • Beyond • Arrow • The 100 • Motive • MTX
– Disney Pilot Commercials • Toyota • Mark’s Work Wearhouse • Kal tire • Shell • HSBC A sampling of productions that have filmed here in the last year: Maple Ridge filming stats 2015
2011 # of Productions 82 50 "Shoot" Days 417 243 *Economic Impact $4.17M 2.43M *Economic Impact estimated at $10,000 per 'shoot day'