Ontario Invests Nearly $8M in Film and TV Projects in North Bay

Ontario film and TV investment in North Bay will support 10 productions and boost Northern Ontario’s economy

NORTH BAY, Ont. — The Ontario government is investing nearly $8 million to support 10 film and television productions in North Bay, strengthening Northern Ontario’s screen-based industries and creating jobs across the region.

The funding is being delivered through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) and is part of the province’s broader strategy to protect Ontario’s economy by supporting northern industries, local talent and long-term economic growth.

According to the province, the investment will help showcase Northern Ontario as a competitive filming destination while supporting production companies, skilled workers and related businesses such as hotels, catering, transportation and equipment rental services.

Supporting Jobs and Northern Growth

Ontario’s Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth George Pirie said the investment reflects the province’s focus on keeping people working and strengthening northern communities.

Since 2018, the NOHFC has invested nearly $84 million in 105 film and television projects in the Nipissing area, helping Northern Ontario remain competitive in a rapidly expanding global production market.

Our government is in Action! @VictorFedeli and I are excited to announce nearly $8 million in support through the @NOHFC to the Film and TV productions in North Bay. As the industry grows, Northern Ontario is proud to be at the centre of this momentum.https://t.co/wZ9wKe9IDa pic.twitter.com/JYBY6OKipl

— George Pirie (@GeorgePirieMPP) January 29, 2026

Funded Film and Television Projects

The 10 projects receiving funding in North Bay include television series, feature films, animated productions and made-for-television movies:

• $2 million for Piazza Entertainment to produce SkyMed Season 4

• $2 million for Hideaway Pictures Inc. to produce When Hope Calls Season 3

• $500,000 for Cutting Glass Media to produce Not Safe for Work (animated series)

• $500,000 for Kelly Martin Productions to produce Crown Jewel Princess

• $500,000 for Hideaway Pictures Inc. to produce Joy to the World

• $500,000 for Other Animal Entertainment to produce Last Moon

• $500,000 for Vortex Media Ltd. to produce Christmas at Candiac Lodge

• $500,000 for Cast North Productions Inc. to produce With This Ring

• $500,000 for Comedy Camp Inc. to produce Hysterical

• $450,000 for Watcher Pilot Productions Inc. to produce Watcher

The productions span multiple genres and are expected to employ local crews, provide training opportunities and inject millions of dollars into the regional economy.

Building a Competitive Film Hub in Northern Ontario

The province says attracting film and television productions to Northern Ontario has helped establish the region as a high-quality production hub, capable of supporting major domestic and international projects.

The renewed focus on northern investment includes an additional $30 million over three years for the NOHFC, bringing its annual budget to $110 million. The funding strategy is also designed to mitigate the impacts of global trade disruptions while securing new long-term opportunities for northern communities, including Indigenous communities.

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