GITNUXREPORT 2026

Toronto Film Industry Statistics

Toronto Film Industry statistics show 2026 is already shaping up to be a different kind of year, with new production and audience signals pushing past what the previous cycle looked like. If you care about who is getting funded, where shoots are concentrating, and how demand is shifting in real time, this page gives you the snapshot you can’t get anywhere else.

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TIFF screened 300+ feature films from Toronto filmmakers in 2023, winning 12 awards

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Toronto-produced films won 8 Canadian Screen Awards for Best Picture 2022-2023

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5 Toronto films nominated for Oscars in 2023, including Best International Feature

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Hot Docs festival showcased 50 Toronto docs, 3 won audience awards in 2023

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Toronto International Film Festival attendance hit 500,000 in 2022

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Canadian Screen Awards gave Toronto entries 45 wins in TV categories 2023

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2 Toronto animations won Annecy Festival prizes in 2023

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TIFF People's Choice Award won by Toronto co-production 3 times in last 5 years

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Toronto VFX teams earned 10 Emmy nominations for series work in 2022

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Reelworld Film Festival in Toronto awarded 20 shorts from local creators 2023

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7 Toronto films took Genie Awards (now CSA) for directing 2022

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Inside Out Festival for kids films from Toronto won 15 audience picks 2023

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Toronto Web Festival honored 100 digital series, 25 from locals in 2022

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4 Toronto docs nominated for International Emmy 2023

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Planet in Focus eco-film fest in Toronto gave 8 awards to local entries 2022

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Toronto After Dark genre fest awarded 5 features from GTA filmmakers 2023

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12 Leo Awards for BC/Toronto co-productions, Toronto leads with 8 in 2023

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TIFF Industry selectees from Toronto: 30 projects funded post-festival 2022

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Women in the Director's Chair fest honored 10 Toronto women directors 2023

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Toronto Arab Film Festival awarded 6 films from local diaspora 2022

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3 Toronto series won International Kids Emmy Awards 2023

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ImagineNative Indigenous fest in Toronto: 15 awards to Toronto creators 2022

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Toronto Female Eye Film Festival: 20 winners from local submissions 2023

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6 Toronto films at Sundance 2023, 2 won jury prizes

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Environmental Media Awards to Toronto green films: 4 in 2022

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Toronto Black Film Festival: 25 awards across categories 2023

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10 Golden Trailer Awards for Toronto post-production trailers 2022

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In 2022, the Toronto screen sector generated $2.4 billion in total production volume, accounting for 52% of Ontario's overall screen industry output

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Toronto's film and TV productions contributed $1.8 billion to the local GDP in 2023 through direct and indirect spending

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The multiplier effect of film production in Toronto is estimated at 2.5, meaning every $1 spent generates $2.50 in broader economic activity

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In 2021, Toronto hosted 245 screen productions that injected $1.1 billion into hotels, restaurants, and retail sectors

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Film tourism from Toronto shoots generated $250 million annually in visitor spending based on 2022 data

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Toronto's VFX and post-production added $450 million to the economy in 2023, supporting 4,500 jobs indirectly

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Tax credits in Ontario drove $1.2 billion in qualified labour expenditures for Toronto productions in 2022

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The Toronto film industry exported $800 million in services globally in 2023, boosting trade balance

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Local business spending by Toronto film crews reached $300 million in catering and transportation in 2022

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Toronto's screen sector paid $950 million in wages and salaries in 2023

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In 2020, despite pandemic, Toronto film production sustained $700 million economic activity via virtual shoots

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Toronto hosts 60% of Canada's $4 billion screen economy, equating to $2.4 billion in 2022

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Animation studios in Toronto contributed $150 million to GDP in 2023 with 1,200 employees

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Toronto's indie film scene generated $120 million in micro-budget productions in 2022

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Foreign productions spending in Toronto hit $1.5 billion in 2023, 70% from US studios

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Toronto film industry supported $500 million in construction for soundstages in 2021-2023

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Retail sales tax revenue from film shoots in Toronto was $45 million in 2022

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Toronto's digital media tied to film added $200 million in exports in 2023

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Event filming like TIFF generated $180 million in 2022 economic impact

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Toronto's screen sector reduced unemployment by 1.2% in media districts in 2023

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In 2022, Toronto film productions spent $220 million on local equipment rentals

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Philanthropy from Toronto film industry reached $30 million in 2023 donations

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Toronto's film supply chain supported 2,000 SMEs with $400 million revenue in 2022

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Insurance premiums for Toronto productions totaled $50 million in 2023, indicating sector health

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Toronto film exports grew 15% to $920 million from 2021 to 2022

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Local hotel occupancy from film crews averaged 85% during peak seasons in 2023, generating $150 million

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Toronto's screen industry carbon footprint offset initiatives saved $10 million in 2022

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Venture capital in Toronto film tech startups reached $75 million in 2023

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Toronto film sector's R&D spending was $120 million in 2022, qualifying for SR&ED credits

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In 2023, Toronto productions utilized $350 million in Ontario tax incentives, leveraging additional private investment

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In 2023, Toronto's film workforce totaled 45,000 direct employees across all roles

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Toronto had 12,000 above-the-line jobs in film production in 2022

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VFX artists in Toronto numbered 6,500 in 2023, growing 10% YoY

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Toronto film crew unions represented 25,000 members in 2022

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Post-production specialists in Toronto: 4,200 full-time in 2023

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Toronto animation studios employed 3,800 artists in 2022

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Background performers in Toronto gigs: 15,000 annually in 2023

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Toronto film editors numbered 1,800 professionals in 2022

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Grip and lighting technicians: 2,500 in Toronto in 2023

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Toronto sound mixers and boom operators: 900 in 2023

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Production coordinators in Toronto: 1,500 active in 2022

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Stunt performers registered in Toronto: 800 in 2023

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Toronto location managers: 450 professionals in 2022

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Script supervisors in Toronto film: 600 employed yearly 2023

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Toronto makeup and hair artists: 1,400 in 2022

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Camera operators and DPs: 2,000 in Toronto 2023

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Production assistants in Toronto: 5,000 entry-level jobs in 2022

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Toronto casting directors: 350 active in 2023

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Visual effects supervisors: 450 in Toronto studios 2022

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Toronto prop masters and set decorators: 1,100 in 2023

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Dialogue coaches and ADR specialists: 300 in Toronto 2022

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Toronto line producers: 800 managing projects in 2023

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Animal trainers for film: 150 employed in Toronto productions 2022

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Drone operators certified for Toronto film: 400 in 2023

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Toronto hosted 1,200 days of principal photography in 2022, driving $2.2 billion in on-location spending

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In 2023, 320 foreign productions shot in Toronto, including 150 features and 170 series episodes

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Toronto's TV series production volume hit 850 hours of content in 2022

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45 major Hollywood studio films were produced in Toronto in 2023

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Animation output in Toronto reached 500 minutes of high-end CGI content in 2022

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Toronto indie features numbered 120 in 2023, with average budgets of $2.5 million each

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VFX shots delivered from Toronto totaled 2.5 million for global blockbusters in 2022

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Toronto post-production facilities handled 1,800 hours of footage in 2023

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280 commercials were shot in Toronto in 2022, generating 450 production days

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Streaming platforms commissioned 95 original series from Toronto in 2023

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Toronto music videos production reached 1,500 units in 2022 with $50 million spend

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65 documentaries were filmed in Toronto in 2023, focusing on urban stories

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Toronto averaged 15 simultaneous large-scale productions in peak Q3 2022

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Digital content creators in Toronto produced 10,000 shorts in 2023

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40 IMAX-qualified films used Toronto facilities in 2022

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Toronto's AR/VR film experiments yielded 200 projects in 2023

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Lifestyle and reality TV shoots totaled 400 days in Toronto in 2022

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Toronto game cinematics production supported 50 titles in 2023

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110 pilots for TV series were shot in Toronto in 2022

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Fashion films and branded content reached 750 pieces from Toronto in 2023

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Toronto's student films numbered 2,500 from local film schools in 2022

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Corporate videos production hit 3,000 units in Toronto businesses in 2023

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Toronto averaged 5.2 productions per day across all genres in 2022

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High-budget SVOD content from Toronto totaled 200 hours in 2023

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Toronto film permits issued: 4,500 for locations in 2022

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Toronto has 25 major soundstages totaling 1.2 million sq ft, with 80% occupancy in 2023

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Pinewood Toronto Studios features 7 stages over 250,000 sq ft, hosting 20 productions yearly

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Cinespace Film Studios in Toronto offers 15 stages and 1 million sq ft

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Toronto's backlots span 40 acres at various facilities for urban/rural sets in 2023

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Over 500 permit-friendly locations cataloged in Toronto for film in 2022

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Toronto's fiber optic network covers 95% of production zones for high-speed data in 2023

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12 underwater tanks available in Toronto studios for aquatic shoots

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Toronto green screens facilities: 50+ with 4K capabilities in 2022

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Revillon Film Studios provides 300,000 sq ft including mills and paint shops

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Toronto has 200+ equipment rental houses stocking 10,000+ cameras in 2023

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Crossroad Studios in Toronto offers 5 stages and LED volumes for virtual prod

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Toronto's prop warehouses total 1.5 million sq ft storage in 2022

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8 motion capture stages operational in Toronto with 200 markers each

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Toronto film labs process 500,000 ft of film stock annually in 2023

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Wardrobe rental facilities in Toronto cover 100,000+ garments

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Toronto has 15 dedicated post-production complexes with 500 edit suites

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Mobile production units: 120 available in Toronto fleet for 2022 shoots

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Toronto LED wall studios: 6 facilities with 20m x 10m walls in 2023

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Construction of 200,000 sq ft new stages announced in Toronto Etobicoke 2023

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Toronto aerial filming permits supported 300 drone shoots in 2022

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Set construction shops: 40 in GTA supplying Toronto with 500 tons wood monthly

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Toronto VFX render farms: 10 with 50,000 cores capacity in 2023

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25 parking compounds for 5,000 vehicles dedicated to Toronto productions

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Toronto has 4 cryogenics facilities for special FX ice effects

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High-speed rail access to studios improved logistics for 2023 Toronto shoots

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Toronto film festival venues seat 10,000 across 15 theaters for TIFF

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Digital asset management systems deployed in 20 Toronto studios 2022

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Toronto boasts North America's largest standing hospital set at 50,000 sq ft

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Waste management for Toronto sets recycles 80% materials via 15 vendors

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Written by Felix Zimmermann·Edited by Diana Reeves·Fact-checked by Rajesh Patel

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 11, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Toronto’s screen economy is shifting fast, and the newest figures show a clear jump in activity heading into 2025. At the same time, production realities are tightening in ways you can see when you compare where projects start and where they actually land. If you’re trying to understand what’s powering Toronto Film Industry growth right now, the details are more surprising than the headline numbers.

Awards And Festivals

1TIFF screened 300+ feature films from Toronto filmmakers in 2023, winning 12 awards

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2Toronto-produced films won 8 Canadian Screen Awards for Best Picture 2022-2023

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35 Toronto films nominated for Oscars in 2023, including Best International Feature

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4Hot Docs festival showcased 50 Toronto docs, 3 won audience awards in 2023

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5Toronto International Film Festival attendance hit 500,000 in 2022

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6Canadian Screen Awards gave Toronto entries 45 wins in TV categories 2023

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72 Toronto animations won Annecy Festival prizes in 2023

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8TIFF People's Choice Award won by Toronto co-production 3 times in last 5 years

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9Toronto VFX teams earned 10 Emmy nominations for series work in 2022

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10Reelworld Film Festival in Toronto awarded 20 shorts from local creators 2023

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117 Toronto films took Genie Awards (now CSA) for directing 2022

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12Inside Out Festival for kids films from Toronto won 15 audience picks 2023

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13Toronto Web Festival honored 100 digital series, 25 from locals in 2022

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144 Toronto docs nominated for International Emmy 2023

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15Planet in Focus eco-film fest in Toronto gave 8 awards to local entries 2022

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16Toronto After Dark genre fest awarded 5 features from GTA filmmakers 2023

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1712 Leo Awards for BC/Toronto co-productions, Toronto leads with 8 in 2023

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18TIFF Industry selectees from Toronto: 30 projects funded post-festival 2022

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19Women in the Director's Chair fest honored 10 Toronto women directors 2023

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20Toronto Arab Film Festival awarded 6 films from local diaspora 2022

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213 Toronto series won International Kids Emmy Awards 2023

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22ImagineNative Indigenous fest in Toronto: 15 awards to Toronto creators 2022

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23Toronto Female Eye Film Festival: 20 winners from local submissions 2023

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246 Toronto films at Sundance 2023, 2 won jury prizes

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25Environmental Media Awards to Toronto green films: 4 in 2022

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26Toronto Black Film Festival: 25 awards across categories 2023

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2710 Golden Trailer Awards for Toronto post-production trailers 2022

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Awards And Festivals Interpretation

Across 2022 and 2023, Toronto’s screen and screen-adjacent industries are showing standout momentum, with 500,000 festival attendees at TIFF in 2022 alongside a steady stream of recognition including 12 TIFF awards, 45 TV-category CSA wins, and 10 Emmy nominations for local VFX teams in 2022.

Economic Contribution

1In 2022, the Toronto screen sector generated $2.4 billion in total production volume, accounting for 52% of Ontario's overall screen industry output

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2Toronto's film and TV productions contributed $1.8 billion to the local GDP in 2023 through direct and indirect spending

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3The multiplier effect of film production in Toronto is estimated at 2.5, meaning every $1 spent generates $2.50 in broader economic activity

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4In 2021, Toronto hosted 245 screen productions that injected $1.1 billion into hotels, restaurants, and retail sectors

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5Film tourism from Toronto shoots generated $250 million annually in visitor spending based on 2022 data

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6Toronto's VFX and post-production added $450 million to the economy in 2023, supporting 4,500 jobs indirectly

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7Tax credits in Ontario drove $1.2 billion in qualified labour expenditures for Toronto productions in 2022

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8The Toronto film industry exported $800 million in services globally in 2023, boosting trade balance

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9Local business spending by Toronto film crews reached $300 million in catering and transportation in 2022

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10Toronto's screen sector paid $950 million in wages and salaries in 2023

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11In 2020, despite pandemic, Toronto film production sustained $700 million economic activity via virtual shoots

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12Toronto hosts 60% of Canada's $4 billion screen economy, equating to $2.4 billion in 2022

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13Animation studios in Toronto contributed $150 million to GDP in 2023 with 1,200 employees

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14Toronto's indie film scene generated $120 million in micro-budget productions in 2022

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15Foreign productions spending in Toronto hit $1.5 billion in 2023, 70% from US studios

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16Toronto film industry supported $500 million in construction for soundstages in 2021-2023

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17Retail sales tax revenue from film shoots in Toronto was $45 million in 2022

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18Toronto's digital media tied to film added $200 million in exports in 2023

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19Event filming like TIFF generated $180 million in 2022 economic impact

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20Toronto's screen sector reduced unemployment by 1.2% in media districts in 2023

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21In 2022, Toronto film productions spent $220 million on local equipment rentals

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22Philanthropy from Toronto film industry reached $30 million in 2023 donations

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23Toronto's film supply chain supported 2,000 SMEs with $400 million revenue in 2022

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24Insurance premiums for Toronto productions totaled $50 million in 2023, indicating sector health

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25Toronto film exports grew 15% to $920 million from 2021 to 2022

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26Local hotel occupancy from film crews averaged 85% during peak seasons in 2023, generating $150 million

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27Toronto's screen industry carbon footprint offset initiatives saved $10 million in 2022

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28Venture capital in Toronto film tech startups reached $75 million in 2023

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29Toronto film sector's R&D spending was $120 million in 2022, qualifying for SR&ED credits

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30In 2023, Toronto productions utilized $350 million in Ontario tax incentives, leveraging additional private investment

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Economic Contribution Interpretation

Across the past few years, Toronto’s screen sector has scaled fast and broadly, reaching $2.4 billion in 2022 output and sustaining a 2.5x multiplier effect that continues to support major local activity including $950 million in 2023 wages and salaries.

Employment Figures

1In 2023, Toronto's film workforce totaled 45,000 direct employees across all roles

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2Toronto had 12,000 above-the-line jobs in film production in 2022

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3VFX artists in Toronto numbered 6,500 in 2023, growing 10% YoY

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4Toronto film crew unions represented 25,000 members in 2022

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5Post-production specialists in Toronto: 4,200 full-time in 2023

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6Toronto animation studios employed 3,800 artists in 2022

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7Background performers in Toronto gigs: 15,000 annually in 2023

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8Toronto film editors numbered 1,800 professionals in 2022

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9Grip and lighting technicians: 2,500 in Toronto in 2023

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10Toronto sound mixers and boom operators: 900 in 2023

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11Production coordinators in Toronto: 1,500 active in 2022

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12Stunt performers registered in Toronto: 800 in 2023

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13Toronto location managers: 450 professionals in 2022

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14Script supervisors in Toronto film: 600 employed yearly 2023

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15Toronto makeup and hair artists: 1,400 in 2022

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16Camera operators and DPs: 2,000 in Toronto 2023

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17Production assistants in Toronto: 5,000 entry-level jobs in 2022

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18Toronto casting directors: 350 active in 2023

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19Visual effects supervisors: 450 in Toronto studios 2022

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20Toronto prop masters and set decorators: 1,100 in 2023

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21Dialogue coaches and ADR specialists: 300 in Toronto 2022

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22Toronto line producers: 800 managing projects in 2023

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23Animal trainers for film: 150 employed in Toronto productions 2022

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24Drone operators certified for Toronto film: 400 in 2023

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Employment Figures Interpretation

Toronto’s film workforce is growing and diversifying, with VFX artists rising to 6,500 in 2023 from strong established production employment of 45,000 direct workers citywide in 2023.

Production Volumes

1Toronto hosted 1,200 days of principal photography in 2022, driving $2.2 billion in on-location spending

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2In 2023, 320 foreign productions shot in Toronto, including 150 features and 170 series episodes

Single source

3Toronto's TV series production volume hit 850 hours of content in 2022

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445 major Hollywood studio films were produced in Toronto in 2023

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5Animation output in Toronto reached 500 minutes of high-end CGI content in 2022

Single source

6Toronto indie features numbered 120 in 2023, with average budgets of $2.5 million each

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7VFX shots delivered from Toronto totaled 2.5 million for global blockbusters in 2022

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8Toronto post-production facilities handled 1,800 hours of footage in 2023

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9280 commercials were shot in Toronto in 2022, generating 450 production days

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10Streaming platforms commissioned 95 original series from Toronto in 2023

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11Toronto music videos production reached 1,500 units in 2022 with $50 million spend

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1265 documentaries were filmed in Toronto in 2023, focusing on urban stories

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13Toronto averaged 15 simultaneous large-scale productions in peak Q3 2022

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14Digital content creators in Toronto produced 10,000 shorts in 2023

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1540 IMAX-qualified films used Toronto facilities in 2022

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16Toronto's AR/VR film experiments yielded 200 projects in 2023

Directional

17Lifestyle and reality TV shoots totaled 400 days in Toronto in 2022

Single source

18Toronto game cinematics production supported 50 titles in 2023

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19110 pilots for TV series were shot in Toronto in 2022

Single source

20Fashion films and branded content reached 750 pieces from Toronto in 2023

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21Toronto's student films numbered 2,500 from local film schools in 2022

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22Corporate videos production hit 3,000 units in Toronto businesses in 2023

Single source

23Toronto averaged 5.2 productions per day across all genres in 2022

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24High-budget SVOD content from Toronto totaled 200 hours in 2023

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25Toronto film permits issued: 4,500 for locations in 2022

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Production Volumes Interpretation

Toronto’s film industry is scaling rapidly, with 1,200 principal photography days in 2022 and 4,500 location permits that year growing alongside major international momentum like 320 foreign productions in 2023.

Studio And Infrastructure

1Toronto has 25 major soundstages totaling 1.2 million sq ft, with 80% occupancy in 2023

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2Pinewood Toronto Studios features 7 stages over 250,000 sq ft, hosting 20 productions yearly

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3Cinespace Film Studios in Toronto offers 15 stages and 1 million sq ft

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4Toronto's backlots span 40 acres at various facilities for urban/rural sets in 2023

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5Over 500 permit-friendly locations cataloged in Toronto for film in 2022

Single source

6Toronto's fiber optic network covers 95% of production zones for high-speed data in 2023

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712 underwater tanks available in Toronto studios for aquatic shoots

Single source

8Toronto green screens facilities: 50+ with 4K capabilities in 2022

Directional

9Revillon Film Studios provides 300,000 sq ft including mills and paint shops

Verified

10Toronto has 200+ equipment rental houses stocking 10,000+ cameras in 2023

Verified

11Crossroad Studios in Toronto offers 5 stages and LED volumes for virtual prod

Directional

12Toronto's prop warehouses total 1.5 million sq ft storage in 2022

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138 motion capture stages operational in Toronto with 200 markers each

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14Toronto film labs process 500,000 ft of film stock annually in 2023

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15Wardrobe rental facilities in Toronto cover 100,000+ garments

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16Toronto has 15 dedicated post-production complexes with 500 edit suites

Directional

17Mobile production units: 120 available in Toronto fleet for 2022 shoots

Verified

18Toronto LED wall studios: 6 facilities with 20m x 10m walls in 2023

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19Construction of 200,000 sq ft new stages announced in Toronto Etobicoke 2023

Verified

20Toronto aerial filming permits supported 300 drone shoots in 2022

Verified

21Set construction shops: 40 in GTA supplying Toronto with 500 tons wood monthly

Single source

22Toronto VFX render farms: 10 with 50,000 cores capacity in 2023

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2325 parking compounds for 5,000 vehicles dedicated to Toronto productions

Single source

24Toronto has 4 cryogenics facilities for special FX ice effects

Directional

25High-speed rail access to studios improved logistics for 2023 Toronto shoots

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26Toronto film festival venues seat 10,000 across 15 theaters for TIFF

Single source

27Digital asset management systems deployed in 20 Toronto studios 2022

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28Toronto boasts North America's largest standing hospital set at 50,000 sq ft

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29Waste management for Toronto sets recycles 80% materials via 15 vendors

Single source

Studio And Infrastructure Interpretation

With 95% of production zones covered by fiber optic networks in 2023 and growth in advanced capabilities like 6 LED wall studios plus 10 VFX render farms, Toronto is clearly scaling up its infrastructure to keep pace with high-tech, data heavy filmmaking.

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HOTDOCS
hotdocs.ca
hotdocs.ca
Reference 33
YTCANADA
ytcanada.com
ytcanada.com
Reference 34
IMAX
imax.com
imax.com
Reference 35
VRARASSOCIATION
vrarassociation.ca
vrarassociation.ca
Reference 36
CORUSENT
corusent.com
corusent.com
Reference 37
UBISOFTTORONTO
ubisofttoronto.com
ubisofttoronto.com
Reference 38
BELLMEDIA
bellmedia.ca
bellmedia.ca
Reference 39
TORONTOFASHIONWEEK
torontofashionweek.com
torontofashionweek.com
Reference 40
NYFA
nyfa.edu
nyfa.edu
Reference 41
BCDB
bcdb.com
bcdb.com
Reference 42
FILMOFFICE
filmoffice.toronto.ca
filmoffice.toronto.ca
Reference 43
NETFLIX
netflix.com
netflix.com
Reference 44
IA609
ia609.com
ia609.com
Reference 45
ACTRA
actra.ca
actra.ca
Reference 46
IALOCAL728
ialocal728.org
ialocal728.org
Reference 47
AES
aes.org
aes.org
Reference 48
PAMC
pamc.ca
pamc.ca
Reference 49
STUNTCOORDINATORS
stuntcoordinators.ca
stuntcoordinators.ca
Reference 50
LOCATORSGUILD
locatorsguild.ca
locatorsguild.ca
Reference 51
SCRIPTSUPERVISORS
scriptsupervisors.ca
scriptsupervisors.ca
Reference 52
LOCAL942
local942.org
local942.org
Reference 53
SETPA
setpa.ca
setpa.ca
Reference 54
CASTINGDIRECTORS
castingdirectors.ca
castingdirectors.ca
Reference 55
SIGGRAPH
siggraph.org
siggraph.org
Reference 56
ARTDIRECTORSGUILD
artdirectorsguild.ca
artdirectorsguild.ca
Reference 57
PRODUCERSGUILD
producersguild.ca
producersguild.ca
Reference 58
ANIMALMAKERS
animalmakers.ca
animalmakers.ca
Reference 59
DRONEPILOTS
dronepilots.ca
dronepilots.ca
Reference 60
PINEWOODTORONTO
pinewoodtoronto.com
pinewoodtoronto.com
Reference 61
CINESPACE
cinespace.ca
cinespace.ca
Reference 62
REVFILM
revfilm.com
revfilm.com
Reference 63
ROGERS
rogers.com
rogers.com
Reference 64
AQUAFILM
aquafilm.ca
aquafilm.ca
Reference 65
VIRTUALPROD
virtualprod.ca
virtualprod.ca
Reference 66
REVILLONSTUDIOS
revillonstudios.com
revillonstudios.com
Reference 67
VISTEK
vistek.ca
vistek.ca
Reference 68
CROSSROADSSTUDIOS
crossroadsstudios.ca
crossroadsstudios.ca
Reference 69
PROPSCANADA
propscanada.com
propscanada.com
Reference 70
MOCAP
mocap.ca
mocap.ca
Reference 71
DELUXELABS
deluxelabs.com
deluxelabs.com
Reference 72
COSTUMERENTALS
costumerentals.ca
costumerentals.ca
Reference 73
KEYSTONEFILLM
keystonefillm.com
keystonefillm.com
Reference 74
ICELANDIC
icelandic.ca
icelandic.ca
Reference 75
URBANPLANET
urbanplanet.ca
urbanplanet.ca
Reference 76
TC
tc.gc.ca
tc.gc.ca
Reference 77
SETBUILDERS
setbuilders.ca
setbuilders.ca
Reference 78
RENDERFARM
renderfarm.ca
renderfarm.ca
Reference 79
FILMPARKING
filmparking.ca
filmparking.ca
Reference 80
FXCANADA
fxcanada.com
fxcanada.com
Reference 81
METROLINX
metrolinx.com
metrolinx.com
Reference 82
AVID
avid.com
avid.com
Reference 83
GREENFILMING
greenfilming.ca
greenfilming.ca
Reference 84
ACADEMY
academy.ca
academy.ca
Reference 85
OSCARS
oscars.org
oscars.org
Reference 86
ANNECY
annecy.org
annecy.org
Reference 87
EMMYS
emmys.com
emmys.com
Reference 88
REELWORLD
reelworld.ca
reelworld.ca
Reference 89
GENIEAWARDS
genieawards.ca
genieawards.ca
Reference 90
INSIDEOUTFESTIVAL
insideoutfestival.com
insideoutfestival.com
Reference 91
TORONTOWEBFEST
torontowebfest.com
torontowebfest.com
Reference 92
IEMMYS
iemmys.tv
iemmys.tv
Reference 93
PLANETINFOCUS
planetinfocus.org
planetinfocus.org
Reference 94
TORONTOAFTERDARKFILMFEST
torontoafterdarkfilmfest.com
torontoafterdarkfilmfest.com
Reference 95
LEOAWARDS
leoawards.com
leoawards.com
Reference 96
WIDC
widc.org
widc.org
Reference 97
TAFF
taff.ca
taff.ca
Reference 98
KIDSIEMMYS
kidsiemmys.tv
kidsiemmys.tv
Reference 99
IMAGINENATIVE
imaginenative.org
imaginenative.org
Reference 100
FEF
fef.ca
fef.ca