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Grit (and tax credits) draw film crews to Hamilton

As reported by the Toronto Star, the city of Hamilton is being recognized, both nationally and internationally, as a prime movie-filming location. In the past two years over 100 different productions were shot in the city, bringing significant revenue to the local economy.

"Thanks to a mix of favourable tax credits, an enthusiasm for making filmmakers welcome and a chameleon face that lets the city stand in for anywhere from the Middle East to Washington, D.C., the Hammer is turning a tidy profit making movies, TV shows and music videos. All of it, of course, amid a serious industry-wide downturn that has seen many Toronto film and TV workers idled."

"While it may be a while before the city erects a Hammerwood sign on Hamilton Mountain, there were some 100 productions in the city in the past two years, including about 800 prep, shoot and wrap working days in 2009, says Hamilton's Film and Television Office manager, Jacqueline Norton. "

"That's not a fortune by any stretch � Norton says the city made $6.5 million in 2009 from production, compared to the $610.5 million for Toronto in 2008. But she's quick to point out that Toronto attracts more big-budget features than Hamilton, which does more smaller films, TV shows, music videos, student productions and commercials. "

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original source Toronto Star
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