Success in North Bay: All My Puny Sorrows
Locations
Discover North Bay's diverse locations; from quaint downtown streets to big city-like alleyways, churches, historic homes and more. As an important NORAD military base, North Bay has unique film-friendly settings like the former BOMARC Missile Site, adding a distinctive backdrop for productions.
Nestled between Lake Nipissing, the 3rd largest lake entirely in Ontario, and Trout Lake, North Bay offers filmmakers an abundance of natural landscapes. With an extensive trail network, over 40 beaches, and 70 parks, the city provides serene lakeside vistas, rugged wilderness, and hidden gems, inviting filmmakers to unleash their creativity.
Crew
In North Bay, filmmakers have access to a talent pool of skilled professionals eager to work. Canadore College stands as a pipeline of talent, producing graduates proficient in digital cinematography, acting, broadcasting, recording engineering and more.
Supported by industry unions and local talent agencies, our crews range from seasoned veterans to emerging talent. With a diverse range of skills and experiences, they offer invaluable support throughout every stage of production. Whether you're filming a small indie project or a major blockbuster, North Bay's talented local crew ensures a smooth and successful filmmaking experience.
Infrastructure
North Bay's growing film infrastructure caters to the unique needs of filmmakers, providing everything from versatile industrial spaces and equipment rental to cutting-edge post-production facilities. Mukwa Studios, in Nipissing First Nation, offers a 30,000 sq. ft. studio space, and a collaborative environment conducive to bringing your vision to life.
Coupled with seamless access to industry resources and support services, filmmakers enjoy a hassle-free experience from pre-production to post. With a steadfast commitment to fostering a thriving film ecosystem, the city continues to support infrastructure and resources, ensuring that filmmakers have everything they need.
Resources in North Bay
Production Facilities and Support
Film-Friendly Hotels
- Bay Motel
- Best Western North Bay & Conference Centre
- Bo-Mark Hotel
- Comfort Inn Airport
- Comfort Inn Lakeshore
- Days Inn & Suites
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
- Franklin Hotel
- Glen Garry Motel and Cottages
- Hampton Inn by Hilton
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites
- Homewood Suites by Hilton
- Knights Inn
- Lakeshore Suites
- Nipissing Inn
- North Bay Inn
- Quality Inn
- Ramada by Wyndham Pinewood Park Resort
- Travelodge Lakeshore
- Sunset Inn on the Park
- Super 8
Vendors
Knowledgable staff can customize rental durations and terms to suit your production with film friendly terms & conditions and flexible payments for locations equipment.
We make it simple for companies to create high-end videos. We'll manage everything from concept to production, whether you need a single video or a continuing content partner.
Offering grip and electrical (generators, dollies, cranes, lighting, grip and expendables), transportation (grip and electric trucks, camera trucks, cast trailers, hair & makeup, wardrobe, and washroom trucks) and location support (tents, tables & chairs, director’s chairs, makeup mirrors, parking cones and garbage cans), CTS has supplied dozens of feature films and series.
Post Production at Canadore is one of the most modern post production facility of its kind in Ontario. Offering its services to regional, provincial, national and international production companies, Post Production at Canadore is uniquely-positioned to educate and offer post production services to the film, television, and video production industry.
For productions requiring major construction, this established Canadian supplier rents compact, aerial and heavy industrial and construction vehicles and equipment, with outlets all over Northern Ontario (available in North Bay, Timmins, and Kapuskasing).
Donegan Gear's equipment inventory includes an extensive line of film and television cameras and accessories (everything from the Canon 7D to the Arri Alexa), lighting equipment (including HMI, Tungsten, Kino Flo & LED lighting), grip equipment and a complete range of generators and electrical distribution. Donegan Gear also carries camera cranes and remote heads, camera dollies, car mounts and a broad range of other specialty film and broadcast equipment.
Hi. We are Glenn & Sue Sulliman and we are the proud owners of Ecotrex 2022 Ltd. We are a locally owned and operated business in North Bay, ON. We have been serving our community for over 32 years. We have helped many films in the past with a variety of items for set design and costumes as well as safety and rain wear for their crew. We have to much to offer.
Barrels & Totes - so many sizes and styles to choose from.
Army Surplus
Outdoor hunting attire
Winter and Summer attire
Jackets and Parkas
Work wear & Gloves
Safety clothing and boots
Culinary clothing
Medical clothing
Rain wear
Knives - largest selection around
Pellet guns
Paintball and paintball supplies
Camping supplies
Backpacks, satchels and waterproof bags
And so much more. We have over 4000 items to offer. We would love to let movie production companies companies that are filming here in the North; that don't already know us, that we are here to help meet their crew and set needs.
We also have a great locations and property that may be of interest for location filming.
I prepare Homemade Cream Soup to save you time, offer convenience for on-the-go or last-minute lunches, and bring variety to your weekly meals.
Gateway First Aid offers WSIB recognized training, with all courses instructed by working Health Care Practitioners, in our local teaching facility or onsite at your location. Also offered is On Set Medical Coverage, Event Coverage, and Medical Supply Rentals to ensure every work site, community, and establishment is equipped for any emergency.
Happy Planet provides a comprehensive range of sustainable production services designed to help your arts-based projects minimize their ecological footprint without compromising creativity or quality.
We support film and television projects through: Eco-Consulting, Carbon Footprint Analysis, Green Resource Management, Waste Reduction Programs, Sustainable Transportation Solutions, and On-Set Eco Training.
For music festivals and large-scale events, we provide: Green Event Consulting, Energy Management Plans, Waste Management Solutions, Eco-Friendly Vendor Coordination, Water Conservation Strategies, and Sustainable Transportation Planning.
With over 80 hotels in our portfolio, representing internationally recognized hotel brands, InnVest is the largest owner of hotels in Canada. Multiple hotels in Northern Ontario (Comfort Inn) added to site.
Founded in 2014, InStyle Music is a full-service Sync Agency, Publishing Company, and Record Label, representing top independent artists, including Emmy, Grammy, and Juno winners. We specialize in providing professional, high-quality, one-stop, pre-cleared music for television, film, advertising, trailers, and promos. Trusted by top music supervisors, and working directly with ad agencies, production companies, and networks, we offer a seamless solution to all media music needs. Where Music Meets Storytelling, we bring your creative visions to life with the perfect soundtrack.
Knox Hutchison Entertainment Insurance specializes in providing insurance coverage and risk management advice to all sectors of the music, film, general entertainment and live event industries.
Lakeside Animation is a premier Canadian studio that specializes in developing content, offering pre-production and post-production services to our clients.
Ideal for low-budget productions or test shoots, this media group offers prosumer-level video and sound gear at affordable rates.
We are a company in Northern Ontario who provides set medics for productions and medical staff for events.
Are you looking for a picture car? Let our team help you get the car you need when you need it. We have everything, Antiques, police cars, boats, ATVs, trucks, and period pieces.
Ontario Camera North stands as a premier provider of top-tier camera equipment and solutions, catering to the evolving needs of the media production industry. Fueled by a reputation for quality and a steadfast focus on technological advancement, Ontario Camera North plays an instrumental role in facilitating extraordinary visual experiences.
The RFPMEDIA post-production team organizes and edits the production footage, music, graphics, titles, visual effects, and color grading to deliver the final distribution product.
RFPMEDIA assists brands with storytelling through technical, creative, and high-quality video and audio production.
We are family owned and operated, and specialize in Airbnb co-hosting and property management. We provide exceptional service for all of our clients and strive to assist with landlord/tenant relations. We provide full service co-hosting for those who own properties in the area but live out of town or those who simply do not have the time to manage their properties.
SAS Post-Production consists of editorial support and co-ordination, and includes support for all elements of post-production, allowing filmmakers to do post-production work in Northern Ontario.
Sound Design International (SDI) is a post-production service company based in Northern Ontario that has been serving the Sudbury, North Bay, Toronto and Los Angeles film & television industries since 1996. SDI was founded by Emmy award winning sound supervisor and designer Geoff Raffan.
For all of your custom sewing and apparel decoration needs. Stitch Row offers a wide range of alterations, hemming, and general repairs.
Boutique talent agency in Ontario, representing actors for film and television.
The Spotless Samurai is a professional cleaning service that offers a wide arrange of cleaning services. With a focus on reliability, quality, and eco-friendliness, we are committed to providing exceptional cleaning that meets the unique needs of our clients. We provide many services including, but not limited to house cleaning, office cleaning, cleaning of industrial settings, move in/out cleaning, Airbnb turnovers, exterior window cleaning, pressure washing, driveway sweeping and more. We utilize a food grade dustless HEPA filter shop vac for cleaning in sensitive areas.
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