The former RONA building in the Cowichan Commons could play a starring role in attracting film to the Valley.

LoweB次元官网网址檚 Canada has granted permission to sub-lease the former RONA building to Film Cowichan as a potential production facility prior to the expiry of the companyB次元官网网址檚 lease in September, 2018.

The 73,000 sq. ft. building contains two large warehouse areas, office and boardroom space, a secure parking area and other amenities that make it ideal for major film production companies.

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During the past decade, film production activities large and small have contributed more than $29 million to the regional economy in the Cowichan Valley.

As large-scale film and television activities continue to flourish in the Lower Mainland, access to studio space on Vancouver Island is increasingly in demand.

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Film Cowichan operates under the banner of the EDC to promote the region as a film destination and to help local government, business organizations and visiting production companies coordinate film activity in the Cowichan Valley.