AFCI News Releases

The OFC Opens More Doors For Hollywood
The Okanagan Film Commission is pleased to announce that  we have assisted in opening the doors to Okanagan Studios in Okanagan Falls.  The Main Stage - 36,000 sqft, 32ft ceiling, Elephant Doors, Separate 3,000sqft Carp & Paint Shop, 3 acres of Parking, Fenced lot, First Aid Room, Production offices, Security.  www.okanaganstudios.com

The Cannery Studios, previously located in District of the Westside on Gellatly Road, moved their operations down to Okanagan Falls because the space was too good to pass up.  Coinciding with this event are negotiations with reputable industry related companies starting satellite operations within the compound.  Combined with our local crew base of over 300 the Okanagan is no longer just a picturesque shooting location, but has the makings of a full fledged film centre.  This is further incentive for producers to bring their shows to the region which creates employment and economic growth.

The Okanagan currently has full package trucks for grip and electric located locally. More production services companies are signing on, HollyNorth.  http://www.hollynorth.com/store/  is Canada’s premier one-stop for expendables for most departments; sales and rentals of SPFX equipment and supplies including a complete line of artificial snows; professional and special effects makeup; prop building supplies and breakaway glass Additionally, Offset Rentals http://www.offsetrentals.com/  Is on board with location equipment including tents, tables heaters, portable staging, makeup mirrors and client lounge/VIP furniture and Harold’s Custom Equipment has also set up shop in Okanagan Falls http://www.haroldscustomequipment.com/ .

Okanagan Film Commissioner Jon Summerland  “We are in negotiations with production companies that hope to use the space as early as March.”



Additional contact info:

Alfred N Crilly

Okanagan Studios C/o
The Cannery Film Studios
250-575-4350
alf.crilly@hotmail.com
British Columbia, Canada
www.okanaganstudios.com
www.thecanneryfilmstudios.com

Fred Heinrichs
Insulspray Inc.
Mobile Spray Foam Insulation
Serving Southern BC
250 980-3700
866-710-4777
www.insulspray.ca