Location submissions FAQs

Do you own or manage a property that you would like to be considered as a filming location? Kingston Film and Media is always looking for more locations across Kingston and the South Eastern Ontario region.

 

FAQs

What are the guidelines for submitting photos?

• Do not submit photos that have (or could potentially have) copyright restrictions.
• Take high-resolution photos. 1080p photos are a minimum, but 4K photos are preferred.
• Submit photos in .jpeg format.
• Take photos of all areas of your property that could be used for filming, including interiors and exteriors.
• Where possible, take photos of multiple angles of rooms to capture the geographic layout of a space. For interiors, take a photo while standing at each corner of a room.
• Using a wide-angle lens or a 0.5 zoom on a phone is preferable; capturing the sense of space is better than focussing on individual details.
• Please avoid capturing any people or pets in your photos.
• Please make sure all photos are well-lit (not too dark or bright) and in focus (not blurry).

How do I know that my location was submitted?

• You should receive a confirmation email from kfmc@reel-scout.com minutes after your submission. If you do not receive a confirmation email within the day, please email matt@tourismkingston.com to confirm submission of your location.

How long does it take for my location to be listed publicly on the locations database?

• Locations will be listed publicly within a week of submission. You can check out the database online. If you do not see your location listed within a week of submission, please email matt@tourismkingston.com.What if I don’t want my property to be listed on a public website?
• If you don’t want your location to be publicly visible but you would still like to be added to the database to be considered for filming, please email matt@tourismkingston.com to adjust the privacy settings of your listing.

Will I be paid for filming if my property is selected?

• Yes, you can expect to be paid by the production for filming on location at your property. Rates may depend on the production size and budget and may be negotiated upon directly. If a production reaches out to you and you would like assistance negotiating a filming rate, please contact joanne@tourismkingston.com

How often can I expect to have my property be used for filming?

• We can’t say how often productions will want to use your property for filming as it all depends on individual productions’ needs. A detailed location listing and good-quality photos will help increase visibility of your property for producers, potentially leading to more filming.