Savings

Canada has some of the best production value in the world.

The favourable exchange rate and reasonable crew rates means filming can be 20% less expensive than the United States, 30% less expensive than Europe and Ireland, and 40% less expensive than the United Kingdom. We've had producers tell us that Canada is better value than Spain and even South America.

Both union and non-union talent are considerably less expensive than Europe or the United States. Contact us for a detailed quote. In order to work with union talent production companies or advertising agencies that are not signatories to the Canadian talent agreement can use a local talent payroll service. MOP works with Sandbox Productions.

Processing, One Light and Best Light transfers are also considerably less than the US, UK, or Europe. We can work with PAL or NTSC. Post costs are also a bargain. Foreign companies are increasingly staying on after filming to complete their post and realizing substantial savings.

Crew Rates are considerably lower than the USA, the UK, and Europe.

Hotels vary from a low season of approx. CDN $150 to a high season rate of approx. $250.

Another great source of value is the Art Department. The experience of the crews and builders, the proximity of vendors to stages and locations, and the 'get it done right' attitude of the Production Designers have been receiving great reviews for years.

Means of Production will provide full accounting of all costs with receipts. Actual job cost within a few percent will be provided to the producer within three to four days of the completion of shooting.

We prides ourselves on precise accounting to the penny in a clear and easily understandable presentation. We use AICP budgeting templates.