Film production is in a position to begin in Brant County.
The county has reopened its filming and on Thursday it will receive a team from The Handmaid’s Tale.
“While they were making plans to go back to the movies this season in San Jorge, due to the pandemic, they are reverting to a studio format,” said Lisa Henrique, county communications specialist. back to the county for the next two weeks to repair the location where they filmed in its original condition. “
A Canadian production of a movie called Riverfront Romance, a Hallmark / Lifestyle movie, will shoot on assets in Brant from September 14-26.
“The return of filming presents opportunities for a positive economic impact,” said Russell Press, Brant’s director of economic progress and tourism. “With the mandatory COVID-19 rules and protection procedures in place, we are confident in the technique of the film industry to ensure the protection and well-being of our community. “
To download a film license in Brant, production corporations will need to verify that they will paint in accordance with the rules of the Brant County Board of Health, as well as the aptitude and protection rules of the Ministry of Labor, Training and Skills Development Ontario, the Press reported.
These rules come with detailed discovery policies and protocols, on-site discovery sites, record keeping of production members, physical distance, and use of non-public protective equipment.
Last year, Brant presented 15 film productions, adding those of HBO Netflix and Disney.
“Like all industries, COVID-19 has had a massive effect on film productions,” Press said. “While productions seem to be gaining momentum, many stay or are returning to a studio format. Adjustments to the film industry continue with an emphasis on safety between all parties. “