the ideal location to bring your creative vision to life
The city blends charming aesthetics, a vibrant cultural scene, and a welcoming community, creating a seamless production experience. Just 36 kilometres from Winnipeg’s core, Selkirk offers a picturesque, rural setting with access to a major urban hub. It also provides access to provincial film tax incentives that strengthen its appeal as a filming location.
roll the credits
Manitoba leads Canada in film and video production tax credits. Selkirk sits in a logistical sweet spot near Winnipeg, with eligibility for the rural filming tax credit bonus. It also provides geographic access to additional incentives.
In 2022, Selkirk commissioned a study by Olsberg•SPI, an international strategy consultancy for the creative industries. They specialize in the film, television, and digital media sectors, and provided research and economic analysis of Selkirk’s film industry. The report situates Selkirk within Manitoba’s established screen production ecosystem. It highlights the city’s connection to core industry activity, a film-friendly and adaptable environment, and comparatively lower operating costs. It also notes strong relationships with provincial agencies and a skilled, reliable crew base supporting incoming productions. Learn more here.
Production companies working in Selkirk benefit from:
- 30% fully refundable corporate income tax credit on eligible expenditures.
- Labour-based credit up to 65% on eligible labour expenditures.
- 5% rural filming bonus on eligible salaries paid in Manitoba when at least half the filming days take place outside Winnipeg.
you got the look
Finding the right filming location means aligning scenery and architecture with your creative vision and production needs. Selkirk offers diverse architectural styles, distinct neighbourhoods representing different eras, authentic historical sites, and classic Midwestern small town charm.
The city’s four-season climate, abundant sunshine, and high-quality water support a wide range of filming conditions. Expansive green spaces, parks, and conservation areas offer exceptional and versatile filming locations and vantage points. Additionally, natural features like the Red River provide beautiful, scenic backdrops. Selkirk’s history as a steel town and shipping port also creates unique opportunities for productions seeking industrial or maritime backdrops.
lights, camera, access
Selkirk sits 20 minutes northeast of Winnipeg and provides easy access to rail, major highways, port, and an international airport. This connectivity makes it simple to move crews, equipment, and materials. The city combines efficiency with flexibility to support productions of any scale.
your road to production
The City of Selkirk’s Film Liaison works with production companies to coordinate filming locations. They help connect companies access to City services, including online permits, authorizations, and staffing support. City staff are familiar with the structure of the city, and balance production requirements with the needs of Selkirk citizens.
The Liaison supports productions of all sizes, from small independent films and documentaries to big-budget studio projects. They also provide expert guidance on Selkirk’s historic, contemporary, and natural locations. They connect productions to key local industry players, including government contacts, local production companies, unions, professional associations, and training institutes. Key partners include:
These organizations provide the resources, expertise, and local connections needed to make filming in Selkirk smooth, efficient, and successful.
your selkirk contact
Ellie Longbottom, Culture Coordinator
City of Selkirk, Film Liaison
630 Sophia Street
Selkirk, MB R1A 2K1
Tel: 204-485-0268
Email: elongbottom@cityofselkirk.com
film application form
*Please note that we require the online application to be submitted a minimum of two weeks prior to the start of production in Selkirk.
The city blends charming aesthetics, a vibrant cultural scene, and a welcoming community, creating a seamless production experience. Just 36 kilometres from Winnipeg’s core, Selkirk offers a picturesque, rural setting with access to a major urban hub. It also provides access to provincial film tax incentives that strengthen its appeal as a filming location.
roll the credits
Manitoba leads Canada in film and video production tax credits. Selkirk sits in a logistical sweet spot near Winnipeg, with eligibility for the rural filming tax credit bonus. It also provides geographic access to additional incentives.
In 2022, Selkirk commissioned a study by Olsberg•SPI, an international strategy consultancy for the creative industries. They specialize in the film, television, and digital media sectors, and provided research and economic analysis of Selkirk’s film industry. The report situates Selkirk within Manitoba’s established screen production ecosystem. It highlights the city’s connection to core industry activity, a film-friendly and adaptable environment, and comparatively lower operating costs. It also notes strong relationships with provincial agencies and a skilled, reliable crew base supporting incoming productions. Learn more here.
Production companies working in Selkirk benefit from:
- 30% fully refundable corporate income tax credit on eligible expenditures.
- Labour-based credit up to 65% on eligible labour expenditures.
- 5% rural filming bonus on eligible salaries paid in Manitoba when at least half the filming days take place outside Winnipeg.
you got the look
Finding the right filming location means aligning scenery and architecture with your creative vision and production needs. Selkirk offers diverse architectural styles, distinct neighbourhoods representing different eras, authentic historical sites, and classic Midwestern small town charm.
The city’s four-season climate, abundant sunshine, and high-quality water support a wide range of filming conditions. Expansive green spaces, parks, and conservation areas offer exceptional and versatile filming locations and vantage points. Additionally, natural features like the Red River provide beautiful, scenic backdrops. Selkirk’s history as a steel town and shipping port also creates unique opportunities for productions seeking industrial or maritime backdrops.
lights, camera, access
Selkirk sits 20 minutes northeast of Winnipeg and provides easy access to rail, major highways, port, and an international airport. This connectivity makes it simple to move crews, equipment, and materials. The city combines efficiency with flexibility to support productions of any scale.
your road to production
The City of Selkirk’s Film Liaison works with production companies to coordinate filming locations. They help connect companies access to City services, including online permits, authorizations, and staffing support. City staff are familiar with the structure of the city, and balance production requirements with the needs of Selkirk citizens.
The Liaison supports productions of all sizes, from small independent films and documentaries to big-budget studio projects. They also provide expert guidance on Selkirk’s historic, contemporary, and natural locations. They connect productions to key local industry players, including government contacts, local production companies, unions, professional associations, and training institutes. Key partners include:
These organizations provide the resources, expertise, and local connections needed to make filming in Selkirk smooth, efficient, and successful.
your selkirk contact
Ellie Longbottom
Culture Coordinator
City of Selkirk, Film Liaison
630 Sophia Street
Selkirk, MB R1A 2K1
204-485-0268
elongbottom@cityofselkirk.com
film application form
*Please note that we require the online application to be submitted a minimum of two weeks prior to the start of production in Selkirk.
The city blends charming aesthetics, a vibrant cultural scene, and a welcoming community, creating a seamless production experience. Just 36 kilometres from Winnipeg’s core, Selkirk offers a picturesque, rural setting with access to a major urban hub. It also provides access to provincial film tax incentives that strengthen its appeal as a filming location.
roll the credits
Manitoba leads Canada in film and video production tax credits. Selkirk sits in a logistical sweet spot near Winnipeg, with eligibility for the rural filming tax credit bonus. It also provides geographic access to additional incentives.
In 2022, Selkirk commissioned a study by Olsberg•SPI, an international strategy consultancy for the creative industries. They specialize in the film, television, and digital media sectors, and provided research and economic analysis of Selkirk’s film industry. The report situates Selkirk within Manitoba’s established screen production ecosystem. It highlights the city’s connection to core industry activity, a film-friendly and adaptable environment, and comparatively lower operating costs. It also notes strong relationships with provincial agencies and a skilled, reliable crew base supporting incoming productions. Learn more here.
Production companies working in Selkirk benefit from:
- 30% fully refundable corporate income tax credit on eligible expenditures.
- Labour-based credit up to 65% on eligible labour expenditures.
- 5% rural filming bonus on eligible salaries paid in Manitoba when at least half the filming days take place outside Winnipeg.
you got the look
Finding the right filming location means aligning scenery and architecture with your creative vision and production needs. Selkirk offers diverse architectural styles, distinct neighbourhoods representing different eras, authentic historical sites, and classic Midwestern small town charm.
The city’s four-season climate, abundant sunshine, and high-quality water support a wide range of filming conditions. Expansive green spaces, parks, and conservation areas offer exceptional and versatile filming locations and vantage points. Additionally, natural features like the Red River provide beautiful, scenic backdrops. Selkirk’s history as a steel town and shipping port also creates unique opportunities for productions seeking industrial or maritime backdrops.
lights, camera, access
Selkirk sits 20 minutes northeast of Winnipeg and provides easy access to rail, major highways, port, and an international airport. This connectivity makes it simple to move crews, equipment, and materials. The city combines efficiency with flexibility to support productions of any scale.
your road to production
The City of Selkirk’s Film Liaison works with production companies to coordinate filming locations. They help connect companies access to City services, including online permits, authorizations, and staffing support. City staff are familiar with the structure of the city, and balance production requirements with the needs of Selkirk citizens.
The Liaison supports productions of all sizes, from small independent films and documentaries to big-budget studio projects. They also provide expert guidance on Selkirk’s historic, contemporary, and natural locations. They connect productions to key local industry players, including government contacts, local production companies, unions, professional associations, and training institutes. Key partners include:
These organizations provide the resources, expertise, and local connections needed to make filming in Selkirk smooth, efficient, and successful.
your selkirk contact
Ellie Longbottom
Culture Coordinator
City of Selkirk, Film Liaison
630 Sophia Street
Selkirk, MB R1A 2K1
film application form
*Please note that we require the online application to be submitted a minimum of two weeks prior to the start of production in Selkirk.