The Municipality of Port Hope welcomes inquiries for film production. Our authentic main street, heritage homes, and camera-friendly vistas beckon film makers from around the globe. With a wide range of public and private properties available for use to film, Port Hope provides an excellent opportunity for filming multiple location requirements and varying time periods.
For location consultants who have found the perfect Port Hope location for their production, our Filming Policy and the assistance of our experienced Film Office will help you navigate our Municipal systems.
Getting started with your production in Port Hope
Port Hope can transform into a range of time periods for unique small town and beautiful rural scenes. Port Hope businesses are excellent hosts, always ready to offer key amenities, services, and infrastructure for filming productions.
A successful applicant will consider the the impact to the community, the Heritage Business Improvement Area and all public and private locations used. Here are a few key considerations to note before filming in Port Hope.
Once you've found the right location and date, spoken to the Film Liaison and read through our policy, it's time to submit a permit application. Your liaison can help you through the process if you have questions!
Filming information for Port Hope residents
Resources for any residents and business owners looking for information on current filming projects, health and safety, questions or concerns, how to register a property for filming, or filming on your private property.
For information on current filming projects, past filming projects and economic impact associated with filming.