Our Sectors

Film and Media

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Film and Media is a growing area of investment for Hastings County, and we are proud to be an active member of the Bay of Quinte Film Board. Located midway between Toronto and Montreal, our region offers an impressive range of film-friendly locations, from stunning cottage country views and charming rural towns to expansive farmland and dense, dramatic forests. Whether you are filming web episodes, TV shows, movies, docuseries, or commercials, we have a location waiting for you. 
 

Ontario Industry Facts

$2.6B

Contributed to Ontario's economy in 2024

34,836

High value, full time & spin-off jobs for Ontarians 

80+

Ontario municipalities with productions filmed in them

383

Productions in Ontario in 2024


Film Highlights

The Mother of All Shows Poster. Two people standing together with a blue background.

The Mother of All Shows
Filmed in Stirling, Ontario

OVO Commercial. A white car driving on snow.

OVO Winter Survival Collection Commercial
Filmed in Tweed, Ontario

The Manhattan Project movie poster. A person standing in the winter next to a wood chair wearing a tropical shirt.

The Manhattan Project
Filmed in and around Bancroft and Maynooth, Ontario



Partners and Collaborators

Why Choose Hastings

Unique Filming Locations and Destinations

Hastings County offers an exceptional range of film locations, blending picturesque rural towns with cozy, breathtaking cottages set amid vast natural landscapes. From the rugged beauty of the Canadian Shield to our lush forests and sparkling lakes, the region delivers the quintessential Canadian backdrop for any production.

Professional Database

Hastings County is a member of the Bay of Quinte Film Office which maintains a growing list of film professionals in our region. Whether your production is looking for transportation, local talent, equipment rentals, trades, props and more. The database can give you access to skilled local talent and resources.

Strong Local Partnerships and Support

As members of the Bay of Quinte Film Office, RTO9 and with support from neighbors like Tourism Kingston, together we can help support your production in filming in our region with resources, support services, locations, talent and crews.  

Strategic Location & Infrastructure

Hastings County sits conveniently between Toronto and Ottawa, with easy access to major Ontario corridors, including Highways 7, 28, 62, and the 401, making transport of film equipment, talent, and crews simple and efficient. We are located close enough to major urban centres for convenience, yet far enough to offer fresh and unique film locations.

Resources and Incentives

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