More Than 12,000 Ontario Businesses Boosted by MPA Studio Productions in 2022 Alone, New Data Shows
TORONTO, ONTARIO, APRIL 24 – New data released today demonstrates the tremendous economic impact of the film, television and streaming industry for Ontario businesses, with the MPA Studios spending more than $1.99 billion on production-related goods and services in 2022 alone.
From catering to construction supplies, accommodations, local rentals, transportation and more, MPA Studios supported 12,181 local businesses across the province.
Through the production of long-running television series, feature films, and world-class post-production, visual effects, and animation projects, the MPA Studios – including Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, NBCUniversal and Warner Bros. Discovery – make substantial investments in Ontario.
*All figures calculated in Canadian dollars*
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“Good things are filmed in Ontario, and this is an industry that provides significant economic benefits to communities across our province,” said Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. “That’s why our government is proud to work with the Motion Picture Association – Canada and our partners in the sector to attract more high-value film and television productions to Ontario that support local businesses, create good-paying jobs and reaffirm our province’s reputation as a leading producer of content that is enjoyed by audiences at home and around the world.”
“With world-class talent and a vast array of filming locations and infrastructure, Ontario is a global centre of excellence in film, television and streaming production,” said Vic Fedeli, Ontario Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “Our film industry employs thousands of people and boosts regional economies across the province. We look forward to continue working with industry partners like the Motion Picture Association – Canada to strengthen Ontario’s reputation as a top destination for film production.”
“2022 was a record year for film and television production in Ontario and Ontario Creates was proud to support so many terrific projects led by MPA studios” said Karen Thorne-Stone, President and CEO, Ontario Creates. “Ontario’s film-friendly approach across the province allows productions to discover unique locations to tell their stories and our leading talent, suppliers and incentives attract world class production; creating high-value jobs and supporting thousands of business across the province as evidenced by these exciting numbers”
“The MPA member studios are proud partners in Ontario’s creative economy,” said Wendy Noss, President of the Motion Picture Association – Canada. “For years, their substantial investments in movies, television and streaming series production have played an integral role in Ontario’s development as a global centre of excellence for content made in Ontario and enjoyed by audiences around the world.”
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The Motion Picture Association – Canada (MPA-Canada) is the voice and advocate of the major international producers and distributors of movies, television and streaming programming in Canada and is an affiliate of the Motion Picture Association, Inc. (MPA).
Through the production of long-running television series, feature films, and post-production, visual effects, and animation projects, the global studios we serve – including Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, Universal and Warner Bros. Discovery (HBO) – make substantial investments in Canada.
On behalf of the MPA member studios, we work with governments and local industry partners to support initiatives that strengthen the film, television and streaming industry in Canada.
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