Film Industry

The District of Squamish is over 10,000 ha. of breathtaking scenery stretching north from Britannia Beach to just before Culliton Creek. The District of Squamish encourages film productions and continues to be a film-friendly community. The District is committed to ensuring that producers and directors achieve their plans while minimizing the disruption to daily life in the community

Previous productions filmed in Squamish include TV series:

  • Men In Trees
  • Blade
  • X Files

Previous films include:

  • Chaos Theory
  • 3000 Miles to Graceland
  • Say It Isn’t So
  • Insomnia
  • Walking Tall

Squamish averages around 30-40 inquiries a year resulting in about 15-20 productions annually.

The Municipality provides filming-on-location services and co-ordination through the Administrative Services Department. Assistance is available in the following areas:

  • Regulation and licensing requirements
  • Location scouting and identifying property ownership
  • Coordinating municipal property or services requests
  • Referral to authoritative agencies
  • Obtaining local services.

All requests must be made at least 3 working days prior to commencement of filming activities. Complicated projects require additional advance notice.

For more information, please contact:
Administrative Services Department
District of Squamish
37955 Second Avenue
P.O. Box 310, Squamish, B.C.V8B 0A3

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