Benefits

Word of Nova Scotia's excellence as a filming location is growing. We invite you to experience for yourself:

Spectacular Scenery
From the vibrant city of Halifax to charming small towns, from farming and fishing communities to the wide-open countryside, Nova Scotia can be the setting to your story in four distinct seasons.

Equipped & Accomplished
Sound stages, equipment houses and other support and resources plus crew that are skilled, experienced and committed to the success of your project. Come experience the East Coast difference!

Accessible
The Halifax International Airport is the Atlantic Canadian hub for all domestic, regional and international services. We are two-hours closer to Europe than any other destination in North America, geographically closer to New York than any other major Canadian city, and accessible to other US locations through connecting hubs in several major cities.

Your $ Goes Further
With a favourable exchange rate and competitive federal and provincial tax credits, you will get more for your production budget in Nova Scotia.

Services

The NSFDC is here to assist producers with their production needs. We provide a range of services and support including:

Script Breakdown/Locations Library
Complete script breakdown services for features, movies of the week, and TV series and pilots utilizing photos from our extensive library of locations from across the province. Image packages can be sent by courier or digitally via e-mail to producers.

Scouting
The services of experienced and qualified location scouts to producers and directors who are in province searching for suitable locations.

Community Liaison & Ongoing Support
Assistance with ongoing location research, information and support as required. We will connect you to local unions, guilds and production personnel, and other contacts throughout the province. In addition, the NSFDC will act as ombudsman and mediator for the industry and the general public.




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