Where your favorite movies secretly happen
Vancouver has become the third-largest film and TV production center in North America, behind only Los Angeles and New York. But you've probably watched dozens of movies set in other cities that were actually filmed here.
The secret? Geography and economics. Vancouver can convincingly double for Seattle, San Francisco, New York, Tokyo, or even alien planets. Add generous tax credits and a skilled local crew base, and you have a filmmaker's paradise.
British Columbia offers tax credits of up to 35% on eligible production costs. Combined with favorable exchange rates and lower labor costs than Hollywood, a production can save millions by shooting in Vancouver.
Need a modern glass city? Downtown Vancouver. Victorian brownstones? Gastown. Mountains? North Shore. Ocean? English Bay. Forests? Everywhere. Vancouver is a chameleon city.
World-class studios, experienced crews, cutting-edge post-production facilities, and a deep talent pool make Vancouver a one-stop production hub. The city has been doing this for over 40 years.
The X-Files, Supernatural, Battlestar Galactica, Arrow, The Flash—Vancouver has been home to countless hit TV series. Many shows shoot their entire run here.
Can you tell if this scene was filmed in Vancouver or the city it's supposed to be?
This scene from a sci-fi movie shows a futuristic city skyline
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