Film

Photo from Royal City Record

As long time supporters of the BC film industry, New Westminster has more film activity than ever before.  From TV series’ to the feature film, Godzilla, New Westminster is now on track for its busiest year yet.  In the first six months of 2013, the economic impact of filming was $300,840 in film permits combined with an estimated $300,000 in compensation to residents and merchants.  The local economy also benefited by providing  goods and services to the production companies and employees.

Why the attention?  With 1890s heritage homes, tree-lined streetscapes, campus-like park settings, institutional buildings, and a Downtown lined with heritage buildings, gritty alleys and a majestic riverfront, New Westminster has locations for virtually every genre of film. Also, being a film industry friendly city, New Westminster provides personalized location and permit/license assistance for all areas through the Film Coordinator.

In 2013, New Westminster Environmental Partners and Green Ideas Network are hosting their 3^rd annual New West Doc Fest, which has expanded into a three day festival.  This year the festival is being hosted at a new venue, the Landmark Cinemas in the Shops @ New West Station, and will run October 23-25.  

Contact the Film Coordinator:
Scott Harper
T 604.527.4613  
C 604.841.4386