Brampton's film and entertainment sector is generating steady economic activity across the city, with more than 50 productions filming locally each year, according to Invest Brampton, the city's economic development office.

Between May and September of this year, the city welcomed four television series, one feature film and 12 commercial productions — a slate the city says generated significant economic activity and municipal revenue.

The television shoots alone touched neighbourhoods and facilities across Brampton. One production filmed at McMurchy Pool and the Sandalwood Operations Centre, generating an estimated $45,000 in economic impact, according to Invest Brampton.

Another series filmed extensively in downtown Brampton, using residential streets, the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) and Chapelview Residence, with an estimated $110,000 in economic impact.

A Canadian crime drama shot in residential and commercial locations in Ward 9, generating roughly $50,000, while a fourth production filmed at private homes and Eldorado Park, producing about $30,000 in economic impact and $1,200 in direct revenue for the City.

Major feature film set to shoot in Brampton

Brampton has also attracted "Don't Go Gentle," a feature film associated with actor Gerard Butler's production company.

Roughly 80 per cent of the production is planned in Brampton, with filming scheduled at locations including the Williams Parkway Operations Centre, St. Paul's United Church, St. Mary's Church, PAMA and several of the city's heritage neighbourhoods.

Once completed, the production is expected to deliver 36 filming days in Brampton, about $200,000 in economic impact and $20,000 in direct City revenue.

Commercial shoots bring steady permit revenue

The 12 commercial productions hosted between May and September included campaigns for Bell, Chevrolet, Canadian Tire and the Professional Women's Hockey League, according to Invest Brampton.

Those shoots brought in more than $60,000 in direct City revenue through filming permits, facility rentals and related fees, while creating work for local suppliers, production crews and creative professionals.

The city says the benefits ripple well beyond the sets themselves. Productions create demand for accommodations, catering, transportation, equipment rentals and location services, supporting businesses across Brampton's economy.

Invest Brampton credits the city's diverse filming locations — from residential neighbourhoods to heritage sites and municipal facilities — along with established infrastructure and its location within the Greater Toronto Area for attracting productions of varying sizes.

Brampton, one of Canada's fastest-growing cities with a population of about 800,000, is home to more than 124,000 businesses, according to the city.