Vancouver Film Studios

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Vancouver Film Studios is a film production centre located located in Vancouver, British Columbia.^[1] It is the largest production facility outside of Los Angeles in North America^[2] and is operated by the McLean Group of Companies. VFS in 2006 was the recipient of a BC Export Award in the New Media and Entertainment section, and was recognized as one of the top 21 exporters in British Columbia, Canada.^[3]

Contents 1 History 2 Studios 2.1 Building A 2.2 Building B 2.3 Building C 2.4 Building D 2.5 Building E 2.6 Building F 2.7 Building G 2.8 Building H & I 2.9 Building J 2.10 Building K 2.11 Building L 2.12 Building M 2.13 Building N 3 Productions at Vancouver Film Studios 4 References 5 See also 6 External links

[edit] History

The area of Boundary Road and Grandview Highway was first purchased by the McLean Group of Companies in the early 1980s. At the time of purchase many businesses were located there including: a gift centre, mattress factory, stonemasion, commercial dry cleaner, bakery, electronics store, elevator test facility, tools wholesaler, and a cigarette company.^[4] Today, Costco Canada and Roots Canada are the only original companies still located on the property.

In 1987, Northstar International Studios was purchased, marking the beginning of fillm production for the company. The studio has since been renamed, 'Studio D' and continues to be Vancouver Film Studio's busiest 'studio'.^[4] Between 1987 and 1995 more buildings and land were purchased and dedicated to expanding the newly formed film production centre. In 1998 Northstar International Studios was renamed Vancouver Film Studios and six sound stages and supprting space begun construction.^[4]

The first structure to be built by the company was 'Building G' in 1999 and completed by February 2000. In that time the entire production centre had 30 acres (120,000 m²) dedicated to its productions, 10 sound stages, as well as other misc buildings. In March 2000, construction of 'Building J' and 'Building C' began, both were completed by July 2001. Construction for 'Building A' began in November 2001 and opened for use in April 2002. With growing demand, two new structures, 'Building H ' and 'Building I', were ordered in December 2002 and opened in April 2003.^[4]

[edit] Studios

Vancouver Film Studios has 13 sound stages and several other buildings dedicated to offices, warehouses, mills, housing, and film-related.^[5][2][6]

[edit] Building A

A sound stage, construction ship, offices, and warehouse. Located on a 1.8 acre (7300 m²) site with the building measuring 27,840 sq ft (2,585 m²). The two sound stages, Stage A1 and Stage A2, measure 12,500 sq ft (1160 m²) and 15,000 sq ft (1400 m²).

[edit] Building B

Vancouver Film Studios Ltd. purchased the building in 1997. Originally the building was used to construct elevators by the Heede Crane Company, but became dedicated to film production shortly after being purchased. In 2001, the building was renovated to become the art production offices and host two 15,000 sq ft (1400 m²) sound stages. B-3 is a 4,600 sq ft (430 m²) mill and construction space.

[edit] Building C

Offices for the Vancouver Film Studios and Pacific Production Supportís with a helipad on the roof.

[edit] Building D

Building D was the beginning of Vancouver Film Studios in 1987 as the Northstart International Studio. The building is 22,270 sq ft (2069 m²) and hosts offices as well as sound stages located at 3596 Cornett Road.

[edit] Building E

Acquired in 1997, the building was renovated for new offices and extra parking.

[edit] Building F

A 13,500 sq ft (1250 m²) film-related housing centre on a 0.6 acre (2000 m²) site located at 3696 Cornett Road. The building also has one sound stage and a mill space.

[edit] Building G

One of the original businesses, The Dynamex Courier warehouse, was demolished in 1999 for the construction of Building G. Its construction was completed in March 2000.

[edit] Building H & I

Originally a 24,200 sq ft (2250 m²) building on a 1.2 acre (4900 m²) site located at 3625 East 11th Avenue, it was demolished in 2002 to which two sound stages were built.

[edit] Building J

Originally the Costco parking lot it was renovated in August 2001 to create VFS' largest sound stage, 40,000 sq ft (0,000 m²). which is the largest building of its kind in the film & television industry.^[6]

[edit] Building K

Vancouver Film Studios' transportation building located at 2727 Boundary Road its 55,000 sq ft (500 m²) on a 2.2 acre (8900 m²) site.

[edit] Building L

Renovated in 2001, its a 10,000 sq ft (900 m²) mill.

[edit] Building M

Located at 3645 Grandview Highway, this 31,680 sq ft (2943 m²) building is equipped with one sound stage, offices, hair and make-up, and extras hold area.

[edit] Building N

Houses the Pacific Giftcenter located at 3605 Grandview Highway and was purchased in 1985.

[edit] Productions at Vancouver Film Studios

2006 Eureka 2006 Babylon 5: Lost Tales 2006 Fantastic Four 2 2006 Are We Done Yet 2006 Alien vs Predator 2006 White Noise 2 2006 Battlestar Galactica 2006 Night at the Museum 2006 Wind Chill 2005 88 Minutes 2005 Antarctica 2005 Battlestar Galactica 2005 Catch and Release 2005 Dungeon Siege 2005 Killer Instinct 2005 Little Man 2005 Pink Panther 2005 Whisper 2005 Wickerman 2005 X Men 3 2004 Battlestar Galactica 2004 Bloodrayne 2004 Bloodsuckers 2004 Eighteen 2004 Cable Beach 2004 Fantastic Four 2004 Forest of the Dead 2004 Johnny Tootall 2004 Just A Phase 2004 Long Weekend 2004 Miss Texas 2004 Once Upon A Mattress 2004 PainKiller Jane 2004 Pink Ludoos 2004 Sandlot 2 2004 Saving Milly 2004 Slither 2004 Super Volcano 2004 Underworld 2 2004 White Noise 2004 Cooking Lessons 2004 Long Weekend 2004 Edison 2004 American Meltdown 2004 Battlestar Galactica 2004 Lost In Space 2003 Class Actions 2003 Elf 2003 Still Life 2003 White Noise 2003 The Much Music Movie 2003 Alone in the Dark 2003 I, Robot

2003 LaLaWood 2003 Century City 2003 Paycheck 2002 X-Men II 2002 The Perfect Score 2002 Time Tunnel 2002 Punch 2002 House of the Dead 2002 Try Seventeen 2002 Wild Guys 2001 A Guy Thing 2001 Flower and Garnet 2001 Various Positions 2001 Santa Clause II 2001 I Spy 2001 Life or Something Like It 2001 Winterdance 2001 Skate 2001 Undercover 2001 Dark Angel 2001 Talking to Heaven 2001 Everything That Rises 2001 Wedding Dress 2001 Walking Shadow 2001 Ground Zero 2001 H.R.T. 2001 Smallville 2001 The Clark Brothers 2001 Under Cover 2000 Final Destination 2000 Freddy Got Fingered 2000 Gateway 2000 Saving Silverman 2000 Falling In Love 2000 So Weird 2000 Level Nine 2000 Ignition 2000 Say It Isn’t So 2000 Breaking News 2000 Dark Angel 2000 Fearing Mind 2000 Freedom 1999 Duets 1999 Secret Agent Man 1998 Better Than Chocolate 1998 Double Jeopardy 1998 Mercy Point 1997 Excess Baggage 1996-99 Sentinel 1996-99 Viper 1995 White Fang II 1993 Stakeout II

[edit] References

[edit] See also

• Cinema of Canada
• Hollywood North
• Lions Gate Studios
• Bridge Studios

[edit] External links

• Vancouver Film Studios
• BC Film Commission
• Vancouver Film Office