Online Hours
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NL Film & Television Industry
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
NL Film & Television Industry
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
About
The Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation (NLFDC) was created by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador as a Crown corporation in March 1997. The Executive Director/Film Commissioner of the Corporation reports to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors who, in turn, reports directly to the Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation (TCAR).
On a daily basis, the NLFDC facilitates and fosters the growth of the local industry. The NLFDC is the front line of the film industry to the public and, on behalf of Newfoundland and Labrador, to the nation and the world. As the film commission, it fields many requests and enquiries concerning Newfoundland and Labrador as a shooting location. The NLFDC also advises and counsels local filmmakers, production companies and crew. It provides information concerning all aspects of the film industry including its own programs and those of other local organizations, as well as information regarding national funders, broadcasters, and distributors. The NLFDC partners with local, regional and national organizations and sits on national committees. In order to meet these endeavors the NLFDC maintains five points of direction, which are reflected in the various actions of the NLFDC. The points are:
- Ensure the continued growth of the film industry in Newfoundland & Labrador
- Administer the Film and Video Industry Tax Credit
- Administer the Equity Investment Program (EIP)
- Provide Professional Development opportunities to the local film industry
- Market Newfoundland and Labrador locations Film and Creative Industries
Mandate
As a Crown corporation, the NLFDC’s mandate is to promote the development of the film and video industry in the province and to promote the province’s film and television products and locations nationally and internationally.
In fiscal year 2017-18, the Newfoundland and Labrador industry had its best year to date, exceeding $50 million in production activity. This represents more than 600 direct, indirect and induced fulltime employment equivalencies (FTEs). Since 1997, over $500 million in total production activity has been achieved, creating more than 6,000 FTEs.
