Filming

Film & Television

Surrey, BC - Welcoming the Film Industry with Open Arms

Surrey is one of the most film-friendly cities in BC, located in the heart of Metro Vancouver, the #1 Film & TV production centre in North America.

The film industry loves Surrey

Filming in Surrey offers an expedited process, competitive fees, and one-on-one support for your production.

More About Filming in Surrey

2.5M

sq. ft. of studio space in BC

150+

film permits issued in 2023

1,000+

Stunning locations

Provincial Filming Incentives

  • The Province of BC offers major tax credits for filmmakers.

  • BC’s studio infrastructure features over 2.5 million sq. ft. of studio space ranging from 2,000 sq. ft. to 120,000+ sq. ft.

Creative BC

Provincial Film & Television Tax Credit Programs

Diverse Locations 

  • Surrey offers stunning scenes, vibrant communities, and world-class facilities. 

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Careers in Filming

  • Surrey residents in the film industry earned over $105.3 million in 2019 – not only actors, but other specialists like designers, make-up artists, animators, writers and various tradespeople.

Film Career & Education Programs

Apply to film in Surrey, BC

The Surrey Film Office coordinates all location filming within the city and provides a detailed overview of the process.  A team member will work with your team every step of the way to outline a customized plan.

Contact Surrey Film Office