Film
Hamilton is a city with a cinematic soul. It’s a city and location that is adaptable and diverse, gritty and beautiful, and offers resources for film crews that include Hamilton-based film businesses, a wide range and great quality of hotels, accommodations, and restaurants, and by filming here you can access tax credits.
Hamilton is the second busiest film location in Ontario and hosts hundreds of productions every year who come here because of our location, wide range of neighbourhoods and architecture, small town feel with big city backdrops, diverse rural landscapes, and our people. To help you visualize and hear why other productions choose Hamilton, watch our documentary style video on Reasons to Film in Hamilton.
Reasons to Film in Hamilton
There are many reasons to film in Hamilton, explore many of the advantages and watch our documentary style video
Plan Your Shoot
Before you submit your Production Information Sheet and Permit Application, you may want to contact staff to help complete your applications.
Film Permit Process
We encourage you to submit your film permit application at least 3-5 business days prior to their proposed filming date(s). Road closures require a minimum of 10 business days notice.
Information for Hamilton Residents, Tenants, and Business Owners
As a Hamilton Resident, Tenant, or Business Owner, you may interact with production companies filming here in the City.
Movies, TV Series and Commercials Filmed in Hamilton
There were over 130 productions that filmed in Hamilton in 2018, making Hamilton one of the top filming locations in Ontario.
Looking to Open or Expand Your Film Business
Hamilton’s film industry and infrastructure is growing. Hamilton has 9,140 film workers and 901 film business, making it the 3rd largest cluster of film businesses in Canada. Find out more and who can assist you.
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