Edmonton Economic Development Corporation

Guidelines & Regulations


The Edmonton Film Commission, in partnership with the City of Edmonton, is committed to making your production experience seamless. To this end we are your liaison to the City of Edmonton, Provincial Government, local businesses, and communities.

It is our mandate to provide you with excellent service and cost effectiveness. Film Friendly Edmonton means working collectively to provide the ultimate supportive environment for the screen production sector. Through the Film Commissioner and the City Filming Liaison, we will ensure that costs are kept to a minimum. Edmonton is recognized by national and international producers as a cost effective place to produce projects. 

  • Competitive rates for crews
  • No provincial sales tax – a big incentive for films of any budget
  • No Permit fees
  • Easy permission process to close roads and bridges for filming.
  • No location fee is charged for filming on streets (including alleys, sidewalks, or other public rights of way)

    We work on a cost recovery basis, and depending on the size and scope of your event, civic service costs may be incurred by your organization (eg. Road closures, special event policing, medical services, etc.)

    For more details on filming in Edmonton please refer to the Guidelines for filming in Edmonton pdf below, as well as our general rate sheet and request to film forms.
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