Published on January 29, 2026
Ontario Newsroom: The Ontario government is investing nearly $8 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) in 10 film and television projects in North Bay to support Northern Ontario’s growing production industry. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, this investment will help create jobs, showcase northern talent, raise the profile of top-notch local production companies and highlight filming destinations in Northern Ontario.
Film and television projects receiving funding include:
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$2 million for Piazza Entertainment to produce Season 4 of SkyMed
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$2 million for Hideaway Pictures Inc. to produce Season 3 of When Hope Calls
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$500,000 for Cutting Class Media to produce Not Safe for Work
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$500,000 for Kelly Martin Productions to produce the made-for-television movie Crown Jewel Princess (Crown Jewel of Love)
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$500,000 for Hideaway Pictures Inc. to produce the made-for-television movie Joy to the World
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$500,000 for Other Animal Entertainment to produce the feature film Last Moon
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$500,000 for Vortex Media Ltd. to produce the made-for-television film Christmas at Candiac Lodge (Uphill for Christmas)
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$500,000 for Cast North Productions Inc. to produce the feature film With This Ring
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$500,000 for Comedy Camp Inc. to produce the feature film Hysterical
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$450,000 for Watcher Pilot Productions Inc. to produce the made-for-television movie Watcher