Speaker: Eileen Kennedy
Topic: Film and Television Industry in Durham Region
Durham Region plays a significant role in Ontario’s multi-billion-dollar film and television industry due to its proximity to Toronto, and unique blend of film locations, production services, studios, and Canada's largest backlot. Learn how Film Durham’s role is to attract filming and support the film and television industry through location scouting, permitting, marketing, workforce development, location tours and creating film-friendly neighbourhoods and business community.
Eileen is an Economic Development Officer and Creative Industries Specialist for The Regional Municipality of Durham. A certified Film Commissioner and practitioner with the Economic Development Council of Ontario, Economic Developer Association of Canada, and the International Economic Development Council.
