Los Angeles mayor’s visit boosts local film industry

Calgary’s bid to lure Hollywood: Mayor and film commissioner visit Los Angeles

mayor of calgary, Jyoti GondekFilm commissioner, Luke Azevedo, has taken a proactive stance to promote the city’s thriving film industry. They recently embarked on a trip to Los Angeles, the heart of world cinema, to promote Calgary and the wider province of Alberta as potential hotspots for filming Hollywood productions. The itinerary included meetings with executives from nine leading studios and streaming services: Amazon, MGM, Disney, Fox, Apple, DMG Entertainment, Netflix Animation, Lionsgate and Skydance.

An attempt to make Calgary an attractive destination for photography

The purpose of these high-level meetings was to present the city and county as attractive destinations for filming. While no specific information about potential film or television projects was revealed during the press conference held at City Hall, the visit underscores Calgary’s active pursuit of investment in the local film industry.

A collaborative endeavor

The delegation coming from Calgary was not limited to political and administrative figures. It also included leaders from local unions and unions representing film workers, highlighting the city’s collaborative efforts to attract more film businesses to the area.

Calgary’s growing film industry

Calgary has gained increasing popularity in the film industry. The city approved more than 750 permits related to 140 productions in 2023 alone. The film commissioner expects an uptick in production this year and has high hopes for the city to continue contributing to major projects like “The Last of Us.”

Against the backdrop of the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, which are returning after a four-month delay due to the Hollywood writers and actors’ strike, the Calgary team’s visit to Los Angeles demonstrates the city’s commitment to being part of the global narrative of cinema. Storytelling.