Conservative
$2.7M
illustrative annual impact
~18
FTE jobs
$1.8M
direct spend
3
productions
Multiplier 1.5 · 60% · local spend assumption
Illustrative year-three scenarios
A regional opportunity, with the assumptions in view.
A preliminary scenario assessment explores how productions, training and visitor activity could contribute to the Rice Lake area. These are planning estimates, not measured outcomes.
Base case
$7.1M
illustrative annual impact
~45
FTE jobs
$4.4M
direct spend
6
productions
Multiplier 1.6 · 50% · local spend assumption
Ambitious
$17M
illustrative annual impact
~110
FTE jobs
$10.0M
direct spend
10
productions
Multiplier 1.7 · 50% · local spend assumption
Only the Ontario Creates industry figures below are sourced. The incubator's spend, multiplier and job estimates are illustrative planning assumptions and should be replaced with actual project budgets and a commissioned input-output study.
Where activity can flow
More than the productions themselves.
The assessment considers direct operations, local production purchases, training and events. Its projected impact depends especially on year-round use and retaining spending in the region.
Productions & operations
Crew, catering, lodging, locations, equipment, trades, facilities and utilities.
Training & courses
Short courses of six weeks or less, camps and local instructor or student spending.
Screen tourism & events
Premieres, festivals, set visits and visitors drawn to regional screen locations.
Local spin-offs
Regional suppliers, brand placement and stronger talent retention.
Industry context
Ontario’s screen sector is substantial.
Ontario Creates reported that Ontario film and television in 2022 generated 419 projects, about $3.15 billion in economic contribution and more than 45,000 jobs.
Source: Ontario Creates, Film & TV Industry Profile. Figures refer to Ontario’s industry in 2022, not the proposed incubator.
One-time construction opportunity
The preliminary assessment estimates $1.5M to $6M in local construction spending across its scenarios, before multiplier effects. Actual costs and local share depend on facility scope and procurement.
Discuss the next steps