Thompson-Nicola Regional District
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Film Credits
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Introduction to Thompson-Nicola Regional District
The Thompson-Nicola Film Commission (TNFC) is a full-time, full-service film commission based in the heart of British Columbia. As a department of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD), the TNFC promotes the region’s diverse landscapes—from desert canyons and historic towns to mountain lakes and rolling grasslands—to filmmakers worldwide. Productions of all sizes are supported every step of the way, making this region a favorite backdrop for stories told on screen.
To help showcase the area’s on-screen highlights, the TNFC has launched a brand-new Movie Locations Map. This interactive tool allows you to explore where iconic scenes from movies, TV shows, music videos, and commercials were filmed throughout the region. You can also determine whether a location is accessible to the public and where to stream or borrow each production.
Whether you’re a local, a visitor, or a film fan, it’s a fun and easy way to see the cinematic side of the Thompson-Nicola region—and maybe even plan your own movie-inspired road trip. Check it out at: filmthompsonnicola.com.
Productions That Call Thompson-Nicola Regional District Home
The Thompson-Nicola Film Commission (TNFC) has launched an interactive Movie Locations Map that invites locals, visitors, and film fans to explore where their favourite scenes were filmed throughout the region. From blockbuster movies to cult TV shows, the map highlights the cinematic history of the area—and makes it easy to plan your own film-inspired adventure. As a full-service film commission, the TNFC proudly supports productions from start to finish and continues spotlighting the region’s unique role on screen.
Explore the map at filmthompsonnicola.com.
Production Credits
- The Last of Us, Season 2 (2025)
- Jurassic World Dominion (2022)
- Power Rangers (2017)
- 2012 (2009)
- The A-Team (2010)
A Few Filming Locations in Thompson-Nicola Regional District
The Vic Café
Clearwater Station Bridge
McAbee Fossil Beds
Coldwater Hotel
The Vic Café
Located on Victoria Street in downtown Kamloops, The Vic is a historic building that made a cameo in the 2017 Power Rangers movie. During filming, the area was transformed into the fictional town of Angel Grove, with The Vic featured in bustling street scenes. Its classic architecture helped bring the small-town feel to life, showcasing Kamloops’ versatility as a film location.
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Clearwater Station Bridge
The Clearwater Station Bridge in Clearwater, British Columbia, served as a filming location for the 2005 neo-noir thriller Deepwater, starring Lucas Black, Peter Coyote, and Mía Maestro. This picturesque bridge contributed to the film’s moody atmosphere, enhancing the suspenseful narrative set in a remote town.
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McAbee Fossil Beds
Located near Cache Creek, the McAbee Fossil Beds offer a dramatic, desert-like landscape that has drawn filmmakers to the region. Alien Trespass (2009) used the site to mimic 1950s California, while Afghan Luke (2011) also filmed scenes at the site, showcasing the area’s cinematic potential.
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Coldwater Hotel
Merritt’s historic Coldwater Hotel, with its distinctive copper dome, was featured in the pilot episode of Smallville (2001–2011). The downtown area surrounding the hotel was transformed into the fictional town of Smallville, Kansas, during the 1989 meteor shower scene. The Coldwater Hotel’s classic architecture provided an authentic backdrop, enhancing the show’s depiction of Smallville’s early days.
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Tax Incentives at a Glance — Why Thompson-Nicola Pays You Back
Domestic (Canadian-controlled) productions – Film Incentive BC (FIBC) Province of British Columbia
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40% basic labour credit for projects that start principal photography on or after Jan 1, 2025
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+12.5% regional bonus for filming outside Metro Vancouver
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+6% distant-location bonus—the entire Thompson-Nicola Regional District qualifies
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+16% DAVE add-on when you handle VFX, animation or post in B.C.
Stack all three bonuses and your refund can reach 58.5% of eligible B.C. labour (74.5% with DAVE).
Service & international productions – Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC) Province of British Columbia
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36% basic labour credit (rate increased in 2025)
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+6% regional bonus
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+6% distant-location bonus
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+16% DAVE for qualifying post work
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+2% “Major Production” top-up on budgets exceeding CA $200M
Combine the stackable elements for a rebate of up to 48 % (64 % with DAVE, 66 % when the major-production bump applies).
Fast Facts
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Fully refundable—generates cash even if your company owes no B.C. corporate tax.
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Animation inclusion restored: regional and distant-location bonuses once again apply to animation projects launched in 2025. Province of British Columbia film & television tax credit / Province of British Columbia production services
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Credits apply across Kamloops, Sun Peaks, Merritt, Ashcroft and every community inside the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.
Thompson-Nicola Film Commission (TNFC) – Your Incentive Navigator
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Pre-production modelling: TNFC produces side-by-side FIBC vs. PSTC savings scenarios so you can lock incentives into the budget.
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Paperwork concierge: Guided walkthrough of Creative BC certificates, audit prep and deadline tracking.
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Local-spend amplification: Crew rosters, studio space, vendors, and hotels that keep dollars (and therefore eligible labour) inside the region.
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One-call logistics: Permits, Indigenous consultations, and health-authority clearances arranged seamlessly.
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Unlock the Perfect Backdrop for Your Production
CONTACT
Thompson-Nicola Film Commission
Terri Hadwin
(250) 319-6211
www.filmthompsonnicola.com