Vancouver Island South Film & Media Commission

About

Listings on this page are for information purposes only and are not endorsements. The VISFMC is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting the locations, skills and creativity inherent in Southern Vancouver Island to the global film industry.

Story

We are the go-to agency for film productions on Southern Vancouver Island. Contact us for filming locations, script breakdowns, crew, film permits, and tax incentives information.

Mission

To promote Southern Vancouver Island as an international filming destination thereby contributing to the economic development of the region.

Products

Production / Location Services
The Production/Location Services Department is the area of service within the Commission most familiar to film companies and producers. Commission staff and contractors provide assistance with the following:

Script Breakdown
Using the photo library as a base resource, the Greater Victoria Film Commission provides complete script breakdown services for features, MOWs, series and pilots. Photo files are sent using FilmPilot to the producers to determine if Greater Victoria is the appropriate place to film the production.

Scouting and Surveys
Based on production and script requirements, the Greater Victoria Film Commission will scout and photograph specific locations that may not be on file in the Commission's library. The Commission may provide location scouts to accompany producers and directors around Greater Victoria in search of suitable locations.

Ongoing Support
Producers and Location Managers use the Production/Location Services Department for production research and information, location expertise, and assistance with other support and technical services. Staff provide assistance with contacting appropriate agencies regarding immigration/work permits and city filming permits, as well as information regarding trade unions, guilds, labour rates, studio facilities, post-production facilities and suppliers.

Photo Library
The library is continually being updated and expanded, and consists of key images from all over Greater Victoria used in script breakdowns, commercial requests and ongoing production and location support. It is used internally by Commission staff and contractors, and externally by producers, location managers and other industry personnel.