The Strength of Our Screens

FilmOntario is the best of Ontario’s Screen-Based Industry

We are an industry consortium representing the over 45,000 individuals working in the screen-based industry in Ontario. Our member organizations are from all parts of the film, television and digital media industries, including unions and guilds, production companies, studios, suppliers, and financial and legal services organizations. Our industry contributed almost $3 billion in production spending to the provincial economy in 2022.

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Film & TV Productions in Ontario
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Film & TV Production Spending (in millions)
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Film Industry-related jobs

Film and TV production statistics, Ontario Creates, 2023.

In addition to the jobs created directly by the industry, the film and television business supports hundreds of small businesses across Ontario. Your local coffee shop, hardware store or favourite landmark may have appeared on screen or benefitted from supplying a production.

Resources for the Federal Election

April 22, 2025|

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FilmOntario members represent a range of organizations across Ontario’s screen-based industries – unions, guilds, producers, studios, equipment suppliers, financial and legal services, and more. We are proud to highlight our newest members below. Find our complete member listing here.

Scythia Films

Scythia Films is a production company with operations in Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg and Los Angeles led by Daniel Bekerman. Scythia develops original works, international co-productions, and is also one of the premiere service production companies in Canada. Scythia is dedicated to balancing high artistic ambition with the imperative to connect with audiences.

CIBC

At CIBC, we understand that the entertainment industry thrives on creativity and innovation! That’s why we offer financial solutions tailored to the unique needs of filmmakers, musicians, producers, and digital content creators. We pride ourselves on building strong, lasting relationships, positioning ourselves as your trusted advisors invested in your artistic vision.⁠

Neshama Entertainment

Neshama Entertainment is a Canadian production company based in Toronto. Formed in 2018 by Arnie Zipursky, in partnership with Los Angeles-based distributor MarVista Entertainment, Neshama sources Canadian creative content and talent including writers, producers, actors, editors, directors, and cinematographers.⁠

Writers Guild of Canada

The Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) represents more than 2,500 professional English-language screenwriters across Canada. Their members create stories that entertain and inspire audiences on every screen. 

Video footage provided by: Breakthrough Films, Deluxe Toronto, Entertainment One, Motion Picture Association – Canada, Mr. X, New Real Films, SK Films, Sim, SpinVFX, Take 5 Productions, Technicolor, William F. White International Inc.