Lights, camera, action: Durham Region’s Film and Television Industry Career Fair is back!

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Region Film Commission (Film Durham) is hosting their annual Film and Television Industry Career Fair for students and adults seeking a career in this exciting industry. With new film studios opening across Canada and the Greater Toronto Area, film and television production is rising at an extraordinary rate, providing high-quality job opportunities in Durham Region and beyond.

What: Attendees will have the opportunity to meet industry professionals; visit interactive displays; experience a behind-the-scenes look at the film and television industry; and, learn about careers including, but not limited to: cinematography and camera department; production sound; locations; costume design; hair and makeup; grip department; actor or performer; gaffer and electrical; props creation; art department, animation; visual effects (FX); accounting; assistant director; and post-production sound/picture editor.

When: May 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  

Where: Durham College - Oshawa Campus, Recreation and Wellness Centre (21 Avenue of Champions, Oshawa, Ontario).

Why: Durham Region plays an important role in Ontario’s multi-billion-dollar film and television industry due to its proximity to Toronto's production hub, film industry workforce, supporting businesses, studios, and unique blend of filming locations.

Notes: To register for the Film and Television Industry Career Fair, visit FilmDurham.EventBrite.ca.

To learn more about Durham’s vibrant and expanding film and television industry, visit InvestDurham.ca/film.

Durham Region is home to:

• Countless film and television production sites, including a dedicated film studio, Canada’s largest filming backlot, and one of Canada’s top-10 filming locations.
• A variety of looks; urban, rural, industrial, pastoral with natural and cultural heritage sites suitable for a wide range of film shoots—including scenic bridges, urban streetscapes, quaint downtowns, quarries, museums, rural settings, rustic train stations and more.
• The Durham Region International Film Festival (DRIFF)—an event showcasing inspiring films and filmmakers from Canada and across the globe.
• The DRIFF Shifting the Narrative: Emerging Filmmaker Incubator—an initiative that provides monetary and in-kind support to young filmmakers to foster, build and promote a vibrant, inclusive film culture in Durham Region.

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