Filming locations abound in Port Coquitlam thanks to breathtaking natural vistas complimented by the original City Hall dating back to 1914 and an authentic heritage-themed downtown centre.
Over the years, Port Coquitlam has cooperated with numerous film companies to provide the 'small town' backdrop for television and motion pictures.
Since establishing a film policy and guidelines, we have successfully coordinated shoots throughout the City. We work closely with film companies to provide a one-stop service to meet all your permitting and permissions requirements.
Filming Application Package [PDF/365KB]
Key Locations
Filming In my Neighbourhood
The City of Port Coquitlam and the film industry acknowledges the disruption that can be caused and thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation, and for your support of the local film industry.
To help you prepare, here is what to expect when filming activities are taking place in your neighbourhood or when a film company wants to film on your property.
- When film productions arrive at their filming site, they often come with a lot of people, trucks and equipment. Although the City works with film companies to limit the potential impact in your neighbourhood, it can often be somewhat invasive and require some changes in your daily routine.
- Pedestrian and vehicle access in your area may be limited, before, during and after filming.
- There can also be major street closures, intermittent traffic control, traffic and pedestrian delays, parking restrictions, increased noise, and additional light from the set lighting.
Filming Toolkit - Business Owners, Storefronts (PDF)
Filming Toolkit - Homeowners, Tenants, Neighbours (PDF)
Neighbourhood Notification
A neighbourhood letter must be distributed to everyone in the vicinity of the film site to ensure local residents are aware of the disruption in the area. When residents and merchants are informed of the activities that will take place that allows everyone to anticipate and make adjustments for any changes to their neighbourhood and filming usually goes very smoothly.
My Property as a Film Location
Your property could have a starring role as a film location in a movie or TV series. Registration is easy and free! Simply register your property or business with Creative BC and create a digital photo file of your property. Complete details are on the Creative BC website. Creative BC promotes each registered property to the film industry while protecting your right to privacy.
Reel Green - Best Practices
Reel Green is an initiative introduced by Creative BC about sustainable practices in the film & television production industry to help improve their overall environmental footprint in reducing carbon gases. Film production companies applying for a filming permit in Port Coquitlam are encouraged to follow the Best Practices program associated to the Reel Green initiative.