Ontario, the complete production experience

Careers in Ontario

Ontario Creates is proud to be working with industry partners to help grow our dynamic and diverse workforce. Working alongside unions, guilds and trade associations we are enabling our industry to increase capacity and build our workforce.

We are proud to partner with ACTRA Toronto, ACTRA Ottawa Directors Guild of Canada – Ontario Chapter, I.A.T.S.E. 411, I.A.T.S.E. 667, I.A.T.S.E. 873, I.A.T.S.E 634 and NABET 700-M Unifor.

For specific information on career paths in the film and TV industry, please visit the relevant pages for the unions and guilds.

IATSE 873 IATSE 667 IATSE 411 IATSE 634 NABET 700 UNIFOR Director's Guild of Canada - Ontario ACTRA - Toronto ACTRA - Ottawa

Labour

Boasting over 9000 highly skilled and incredibly talented crew members across all categories, Ontario offers a vast array of creative and technical choice. Our unions, guilds and associations are here to help you staff the best crew possible.

IATSE 873 IATSE 667 IATSE 411 NABET 700 UNIFOR Director's Guild of Canada - Ontario Canadian Media Producers Association - Ontario

Discover Ontario

Ontario has been transformed into Detroit, Chicago, Washington D.C., New York City, and a number of other global destinations. Our urban centres, vast pastures, historic architecture, and northern regions offer unprecedented choices. Take a glimpse of how Ontario can transform into anywhere in the world!

Locations Library

Ontario Production Guide

The Ontario Production Guide is a comprehensive guide to goods and services for Ontario's film and television production and post-production industry, and includes contact and information on a wide variety of services such as labor, studios, 3D, VFX & animation, casting, accommodations, transportation, personal services, and so much more.

 Ontario Production Guide

Talent

Looking for talent? Well look no further! We have some of the best talent in the business. The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) Toronto branch represents 15,000 highly-skilled and diverse performers.

ACTRA Toronto Diverse Performers Stunt Performers Background Performers Voice Performers

Visual Effects and Animation

Ontario's Visual Effects and Animation sectors are a powerhouse of creativity. The sector has grown by 300% since 2011 and employs over 7,000 artists. Ontario fosters incredible home-grown talent through it's top-tier academic institutions and regularly attracts award-winning talent from abroad.

Regional Contacts

Have a question and need to get in touch with a regional representative? No worries. We have a full list of nearly 100 film-friendly regional and municipal liaisons that can help with your questions.