Welcome to the City of Maple Ridge, where stunning landscapes meet urban convenience, creating a perfect backdrop for your next film project.
Maple Ridge – Come Film Here
A film-friendly community that embraces the creative industries, Maple Ridge offers a unique blend of accessibility, affordability, and talent, making it an ideal location for filmmakers and production companies to create.
Why Film in Maple Ridge?
Located just a short drive from Vancouver, Burnaby, and Langley, Maple Ridge offers a diverse array of residential, business, and park locations unique to Metro Vancouver, while still being close enough to other major cities and studio infrastructures. This proximity provides easy access to a wider range of services and facilities necessary for any size of production.
Our local government is committed to supporting film and creative projects. We actively encourage complex and unique productions requests. With streamlined permitting processes and a welcoming attitude towards filmmakers, Maple Ridge ensures your production can move forward smoothly and efficiently. We employ a philosophy that is centered around community and economic development, where anything is possible with a robust plan in place.
Filming in Maple Ridge is highly cost-effective. Our competitive bylaws, fees, coupled with provincial tax incentives are designed to accommodate productions of all budgets, reducing your expenditure without compromising on quality. Additionally, the availability of diverse filming locations within close proximity reduces transportation and logistics costs, making it an economical choice for productions of all sizes.
Maple Ridge is not only home to a growing pool of local talent (over 2000 residents in film) but also enjoys access to the extensive network of professionals throughout Metro Vancouver. Whether you need actors, directors, or skilled below-the-line crew members, you’ll find skilled professionals ready to contribute to the success of your project.
We are on a mission to grow our creative industries and invite you to join us. By choosing Maple Ridge as your filming location, you contribute to a thriving culture of artistic excellence and innovation.
Our Ask?
Engage respectfully with the community you are visiting and foster an environment that we can all be proud of by treating each location as if you need to come back for another film day. This fosters a film friendly community that supports the next production filming in Maple Ridge creating sustainable film production. Just remember, these locations are the backbone for BC Film, so we need to all do our part to preserve them.
Join Us and Make Your Vision Come Alive
Choose Maple Ridge for your next film project. Experience the ease of filming in a location that supports your creative vision with open arms. Let’s tell compelling stories together. Contact us today to start your journey in Maple Ridge, where your production can thrive.
