Locations
Untapped. Unique. Unbelievable. The Kootenay region offers diverse cinematic locations for your next production.
From interior rainforest, rocky mountains, natural hot springs, glacier-fed lakes to farmlands, ranchlands and hundreds of heritage assets in between, there is a perfect location for your next film or television series.
Our unique and uncrowded locations provide a real opportunity for you to get that award-winning shot.
Locations
Untapped. Unique. Unbelievable. The Kootenay region offers diverse cinematic locations for your next production.
From interior rainforest, rocky mountains, natural hot springs, glacier-fed lakes to farmlands, ranchlands and hundreds of heritage assets in between, there is a perfect location for your next film or television series.
Our unique and uncrowded locations provide a real opportunity for you to get that award-winning shot.
Crew and Services
Our passionate, versatile and highly-adaptable crew members are here to support your production
With over 200+ experienced professionals on our expanding crew list, we are here to go above and beyond in supporting your production company and help keeping your production costs to budget.
Upon arriving in the Kootenays, you’ll be greeted by dedicated crew members who are affordable, down-to-earth, versatile and highly-adaptable. Our crew members have worked on film sets in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and around the world, including major Hollywood productions.
About Us
Attracting production to the Kootenays and building up our local film sector
Kootenay Film is here to attract film, television and commercial productions to the Kootenay region and to develop and promote the local film sector. We aim to create local jobs, bring awareness to the region and position ourselves as a unique and premiere destination for filming.
Kootenay Film is made up of the Kootenay Regional Film Commission and the Kootenay Screen Based Industry (KSBI) initiative.
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Nelson’s Burger Month Doc Series on CBC in 2027
Big news for Canadian storytelling and for the Kootenays. 🎬🍔 CBC has unveiled a new slate of original programming, including Burger Month (2027, 4x60, Cream Productions), a documentary series set to film in Nelson this fall. Centered around Nelson’s wildly competitive...
Stranger in Town Secures International Sales Rep
🎬 Big congratulations to the team behind Stranger In Town, filmed in the Kootenays (Canal Flats & Invermere) on securing international sales representation with UK-based Reason8 ahead of Cannes ✨ Directed by Melanie Oates, the film follows a woman fleeing a...
Kootenay Regional Film Commission Receives $46,600 to Support Film Forward Regional Resiliency Strategy
Kootenays, BC - The Kootenay Regional Film Commission is thrilled to announce it has received $46,600 in funding from ETSI-BC in support of the Film Forward: Regional Resiliency Strategy, an initiative designed to help grow a stronger and more resilient film industry...
Kootenay Film | Year in Review
What a year! 2025 was all about community, momentum, and supporting local creators. From packed events to major grants, new leadership, and homegrown productions making waves, check out some highlights from the year: ✨ 12 meetups & screenings, and 6...
KRFC | 2025 Year in Review & Looking Forward in the Kootenays
KRFC - 2025 Year in Review and looking forward in the Kootenays Reflections from Kootenay Film Commissioner, Sarah Kapoor. So let's just start with... We make movies here! We’re no stranger to big names and multi-million dollar productions. Some past biggies… Steve...