It害羞草研究所檚 all about location for the Okanagan Film Commission.
The group responsible for bringing dozens of shows and movies to the region this year is searching for new areas to film, as the local industry continues to expand 害羞草研究所渆xponentially.害羞草研究所�
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From Penticton to the U.S. border, into the Kootenay Boundary region and as far west as the Princeton area, the group is hoping they can find new film locations that will appeal to some of the industry害羞草研究所檚 top producers.
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In a bi-annual update from June, the commission reported that 16 movies had been shot locally so far in 2022. Leaders from the group expect more than 30 productions to be completed by the time December comes around, with bigger budget films and television projects currently in progress.
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People with questions about properties and buildings that might be suitable are asked to email gwyliephoto@gmail.com.
Though the industry in the Okanagan is growing at a rapid pace, according to Summerland, the commission is also in 害羞草研究所渄esperate害羞草研究所� need of more qualified staff. The film centre is hosting a three-day workshop in Kelowna to help people 害羞草研究所渇ast track害羞草研究所� their careers.
Those interested in attending the Take 2 Okanagan Film Fundamentals event, set from Sept. 23 to 25, can sign up at
