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Newfoundland's Film Boom: $1B in Productions and New Studio

9/8/2025

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Newfoundland and Labrador's film industry has exceeded $1 billion in production expenditures since 1997, largely due to PictureNL's initiatives.
A 40% refundable tax credit for production costs attracts American filmmakers.
Recent projects include Netflix's sea creature thriller and Apple TV+'s "Severance," highlighting local landscapes.
Producers stress the significance of stunning locations and government support for a sustainable industry.
A new 75,000-square-foot studio in Bauline aims to enhance local production capabilities.

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Story summary

Newfoundland and Labrador's film industry has exceeded $1 billion in production expenditures since 1997, largely due to PictureNL's initiatives.
A 40% refundable tax credit for production costs attracts American filmmakers.
Recent projects include Netflix's sea creature thriller and Apple TV+'s "Severance," highlighting local landscapes.
Producers stress the significance of stunning locations and government support for a sustainable industry.
A new 75,000-square-foot studio in Bauline aims to enhance local production capabilities.