BY: Konstantine Kallianteris

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The

Film and Television Cluster

Cluster CutsToronto's film and television cluster now

ranks third in North America. 

The cluster contributes $1.1 billion annually to the local economy.

The film and television industry in Toronto employs more than 25,000 people.

Over 16,500 businesses are active in all aspects of film and television

Resident pool of creative and technical talent

Developed infrastructure provides state-of-the-art facilities and services from

pre-production through post-production.

Many Toronto-based companies are internationally renowned as suppliers of incredible animation and cutting-edge

visual and special effects.

The city has a thriving live-theatre industry and there are 10,000 members in the

Toronto branch of the performers' guild

Government Incentives16% federal + 18% provincial tax credits on qualifying labour for foreign productions

20% computer animation and special effects tax credit

Ontario Film & Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)

Major Players

Support Systems

Mayor's Toronto Film Board

Toronto Film and Television office

Ontario Media Development Corporation

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Toronto Schools produce many talented graduates who

supplement Toronto's growing crew base.

IMAX Introduced in Toronto

Innovation revitalized the Film Industry with IMAX

Converts Hollywood Blockbusters into IMAX format

1000x more resolution than regular film

Green Screen Initiative

Green Screen Toronto aims to facilitate the long-term growth of Toronto and Ontario's entertainment and creative cluster.

Green Screen Toronto Resource Guide is an aid to all sectors of the film and television industry seeking a means to green their productions

This industry association has come together to establish standards, guidelines and resources that will keep the industry at a competitive advantage 

Toronto-Lensed Films

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