One of Vancouver’s current industries is the local film production industry, episodes of shows such as Arrow, Fringe and Once Upon A Time are all filmed in Vancouver’s rural and downtown areas, this nets Vancouver the benefits of increased labor employment, increased tourism from fans and revenue from the employment of local capital and infrastructure.
So many shows and movies are filmed in Vancouver that it is not surprising for everyday pedestrians to spot celebrities and persons of interest shopping in malls or walking down streets, part of being a Vancouverite is also coping with the many streets that are closed for movie takes.
Recently however, in response to the trend of shows relocating from California, the American government has allocated a sum of tax credits to be given to production agencies to further entice the industry to film domestically to boost employment and tourism within the state.
As much as 31 shows, such as CBS’s ‘King and Maxwell’ and HBO’s ‘Entourage’ have been approved credits by the government and are now relocating to begin filming their next seasons in California.
This can cause a sharp fall in employment and revenue here in Vancouver, Canada, as this is but one of many examples of rising competition for the city’s filming industry.