They could film it in the states, but perhaps all the studios are booked up right now (this is a problem even in Vancouver and Toronto). A lot of filming decisions are based on what infrastructure is available to the producers, and these things take time to develop into a movie making industry.
So where else would have:
Easy access to shooting locations that could pass as American
A large pool of workers with skills and experience in producing film/tv
Who speak English
Close enough to LA or wherever the main studio brass is located
With easy travel and communication channels
Palatable to talent (safe, familiar enough)
A used goods market that matches the set dressing and wardrobe requirements, as well as prop warehouses and wardrobe rental houses full of stock.
A pool of actors and background artists that match “American”
I’m just listing off the top of my head right now, but the real question is “why not?”
Sure, making a 1960’s US historical drama set in the states could be done ANYWHERE, but it sure would be easier 60km from the border on the same continent than in Seoul, where the dollar does 39% more damage.
There are tons of tax credits as well, not just in Canadian cities, but states like Georgia and all the other’s trying to encourage productions to come boost their economies. The amount of jobs and goods needed for a production is insane, and many places want those decent, well paid jobs and supporting jobs.
When in doubt, always go with cost reduction, margin expansion, and profit maximizing. Throw in some local tax credits and incentives for added flavor.
An all American movies being produced in canada. Why?
Genuine question.
Money and resources.
They could film it in the states, but perhaps all the studios are booked up right now (this is a problem even in Vancouver and Toronto). A lot of filming decisions are based on what infrastructure is available to the producers, and these things take time to develop into a movie making industry.
So where else would have:
Easy access to shooting locations that could pass as American
A large pool of workers with skills and experience in producing film/tv
Who speak English
Close enough to LA or wherever the main studio brass is located
With easy travel and communication channels
Palatable to talent (safe, familiar enough)
A used goods market that matches the set dressing and wardrobe requirements, as well as prop warehouses and wardrobe rental houses full of stock.
A pool of actors and background artists that match “American”
I’m just listing off the top of my head right now, but the real question is “why not?”
Sure, making a 1960’s US historical drama set in the states could be done ANYWHERE, but it sure would be easier 60km from the border on the same continent than in Seoul, where the dollar does 39% more damage.
There are tons of tax credits as well, not just in Canadian cities, but states like Georgia and all the other’s trying to encourage productions to come boost their economies. The amount of jobs and goods needed for a production is insane, and many places want those decent, well paid jobs and supporting jobs.
When in doubt, always go with cost reduction, margin expansion, and profit maximizing. Throw in some local tax credits and incentives for added flavor.