Northern Ontario is Ready for its Close Up

Funding incentives, production support, picturesque looks – Northern Ontario boasts the qualities and benefits that make movie magic happen. We work alongside producers, regional representatives, vendors, and local crew to build your dream team in locations like no other – reach out to CION and learn how we can bring your next production to fruition.

How CION Supports Northern Film & TV

One of North America’s fastest growing production jurisdictions, Northern Ontario is an exemplary destination for film and television development. CION helps producers find the resources and locations they need across Northern Ontario’s vast geographical space and connects regional film crew with projects requiring their expertise. Through accessible workforce development programming, CION fuels the region’s creative growth to ensure that the next generation of film crew and creatives have a clear pathway toward sustainable career growth in Northern Ontario.

Producer’s Guide to Filming in the North

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Film Crew’s Guide to Working in the North

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Get the inside scoop on upcoming film & TV projects shooting in Northern Ontario.
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Find solutions for your project needs and explore Northern Ontario's production landscape with CION.
Learn about the Project Pitch Exchange
CION's national program focuses on empowering mid-career, Indigenous filmmakers from Canada, with a focus on Producers, Writers, and Directors from Northern Ontario.
Learn about Cinema Ascent
CION’s development program provides compensation to production companies that hire and train emerging film crew members from Northern Ontario.
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Make a crew or producer profile to connect with the right person for your next project or contract.
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Discover and connect with regional businesses, service providers, and film vendors.
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Big-budget features, short films, and everything in between – see what’s been shot in Northern Ontario.
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Latest Film & TV News

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CION Announces Cinema Ascent Program

Applications open for new program designed to empower mid-career First Nations, Inuit, and Métis filmmakers from Canada, with a focus on Producers, Directors, and Writers from Northern Ontario.

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CION is Hiring: Lead, Film Sector Development

Seeking professional with significant film & TV production experience to lead Northern Ontario's film sector development strategies.

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Our team wants to help bring your production to Northern Ontario, Click the link below to book a meeting with CION and get started.

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