Locations that hold the day
Scouting, sound, access, parking, permissions, weather and practical alternates.
Kelowna Film Studios · Free Producer Handbook
Filming in the Okanagan.
A useful plan starts before the flight, the location deposit and the first call sheet.
A practical 28-page guide for producers, agencies and artists bringing a commercial, music video, short, television or feature project to Kelowna and the Okanagan. Built especially for visiting teams from the United States, elsewhere in Canada and Europe.
Four reusable worksheets. No newsletter signup.
Inside the Guide
Ask better questions. Make fewer assumptions.
Arriving from elsewhere
Questions for visiting US, Canadian and European teams about travel, work authorization, temporary equipment imports and local sourcing.
The right questions for your format
Separate planning prompts for commercials, music videos, shorts, television and features.
A result you can use
Crew responsibilities, realistic schedules, verified media handoff, rights, post and delivery.
Four worksheets you can take into prep.
A one-page production brief, a location scout record, a ready-to-shoot checklist, and a decision and delivery log. Put a name and a date beside the important decisions.
Free 28-page PDF · Visiting Producer Edition
Plan the shoot before you book the trip.
Location checks, cross-border preparation, commercial and music-video questions, crew and gear planning, and four practical worksheets. Made for visiting teams considering Kelowna and the Okanagan.
The link opens the PDF in a new tab and works for 30 minutes in this browser. Save a copy for your production.
Before You Download
A planning aid, not a shortcut around approvals.
The handbook links to primary authorities for permits, aviation, immigration, equipment imports and production incentives. It does not promise permissions, tax-credit eligibility or availability. Confirm the current requirements for your actual project with the responsible authority and qualified advisers.
Not ready to book? Use the worksheets to clarify your brief. Ready to test the local plan? Send KFS the production details.
