{"id":6126,"date":"2025-08-26T12:34:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T17:34:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/?p=6126"},"modified":"2025-08-26T12:34:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T17:34:06","slug":"winnipeg-shines-on-the-big-screen-a-record-breaking-year-for-manitobas-film-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/2025\/08\/26\/winnipeg-shines-on-the-big-screen-a-record-breaking-year-for-manitobas-film-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Winnipeg Shines on the Big Screen: A Record Breaking Year for Manitoba\u2019s Film Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>2024 was a blockbuster year for Winnipeg and Manitoba\u2019s film industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Province of Manitoba\u2019s film and television sector hit a record-breaking milestone, generating an estimated <strong>$434.9 million<\/strong> in economic activity. That\u2019s not just a big win for the industry it\u2019s a huge win for Winnipeg and our province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than <strong>2,000 people<\/strong> from makeup artists to set designers, carpenters to camera crews used their skills and talents to support productions both local and international. Every dollar spent on sets, hotels, catering, transportation, and local talent flows back into our community. That\u2019s jobs created, businesses supported, and growth that doesn\u2019t rely on increasing city taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Film Matters for Winnipeg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits of this booming industry stretch far beyond the silver screen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Job Creation:<\/strong> Every production hires local crews, contractors, and performers. These are steady paycheques for Manitobans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Economic Growth:<\/strong> Productions spend big on hotels, restaurants, rentals, and services injecting millions into our local economy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global Spotlight:<\/strong> When Winnipeg doubles as Dallas, Chicago, or small-town America, our city\u2019s character and versatility are showcased to audiences around the world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opportunities for Local Talent:<\/strong> Actors, artists, and technicians get real career-building experience right here at home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taxpayer Relief:<\/strong> The revenue this industry generates is new money coming in it supports economic growth without leaning on local tax increases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Already Hit the Screen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2024 alone, Winnipeg was home to everything from spooky horror films to heartwarming holiday features. A few titles filmed here include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It Takes Two<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Altar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Millionaire Murderer<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Five Gold Rings<\/strong> (holiday film)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Following Yonder Star<\/strong> (holiday film)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Normal<\/strong>, starring Henry Winkler and Lena Headey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Filming in Winnipeg Right Now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The momentum hasn\u2019t slowed down here\u2019s what\u2019s rolling cameras in 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>November 1963<\/strong> (Feature film starring John Travolta, Mandy Patinkin, Dermot Mulroney, Robert Carlyle, and Jefferson White) \u2013 transforming Winnipeg into 1960s Dallas and Chicago.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Little House on the Prairie<\/strong> (Netflix\/CBS reboot) \u2013 filming from June to October 2025, starring Alice Halsey, Luke Bracey, and Skywalker Hughes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Long Walk<\/strong> (Stephen King adaptation) \u2013 starring Mark Hamill, Cooper Hoffman, Judy Greer, and Charlie Plummer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Independence<\/strong> (TV Series \u2013 Big Woods Productions).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>I Have To Kill My Neighbour<\/strong> (Lifetime Movie).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Violent Night 2<\/strong> (Feature film \u2013 Red Viking Productions).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sony Untitled<\/strong> (TV Series).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Star Power Meets Local Power<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having stars like <strong>John Travolta<\/strong>, <strong>Mandy Patinkin<\/strong>, <strong>Robert Carlyle<\/strong>, and <strong>Mark Hamill<\/strong> working in Winnipeg is exciting, but it\u2019s the collaboration with local crews and businesses that makes these productions possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Behind every big name is a team of Manitobans building sets in local warehouses, tailoring costumes, scouting our neighbourhoods, feeding crews with local catering, and putting Winnipeg\u2019s warmth on full display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This industry isn\u2019t just about movies it\u2019s about people, jobs, and opportunities. 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