The City of Winnipeg Film & Special Events Office Verified listing

About us

For over 25 years, the City of Winnipeg Film & Special Events Office has supported local, national, international film and television productions, major events, festivals, and sporting competitions. Our team provides logistical coordination, industry connections, and concierge-style support, helping projects navigate City requirements from planning through delivery. Our office works closely with production companies, event organizers, City departments, industry partners, stakeholders, all levels of government to coordinate permits, locations, municipal services, traffic and road requirements, other logistical needs.

Kenny Boyce, Manager, Film & Special Events
With more than 25 years of experience, Kenny is a leader in major event management, film attraction, and destination development. His experience includes the Pan Am Games, North American Indigenous Games, , Grey Cup festivals, Royal Visits, and Winnipeg’s JUNO Awards. Kenny works collaboratively to deliver complex projects and showcase Winnipeg as a world-class destination.

Shelly Anthis, Film Liaison
Shelly brings more than 20 years of film industry experience in producing, casting, location management, and scouting. She provides practical support to productions navigating filming in Winnipeg.

Sheldon Cameron, Events Liaison
Sheldon supports event organizers with municipal coordination, logistics, and City services to help deliver successful events throughout Winnipeg.

Additional Services Offered

City of Winnipeg Film and Special Events Office

The City of Winnipeg’s Film and Special Events Office provides support, coordination, and guidance for film and television productions, major events, festivals, sporting competitions, cultural celebrations, and other special events taking place throughout Winnipeg.

Our team works closely with event organizers, production companies, City departments, industry partners, community stakeholders, and other levels of government to help projects navigate municipal requirements and successfully deliver events and productions in Winnipeg.

Services We Offer

Film & Television

Film and production permitting support
Location assistance and access to City-owned properties
Coordination with City departments and agencies
Street closures, traffic management, parking, and related municipal services
Production liaison and on-location support
Assistance with complex and large-scale productions

Special Events

Event permitting and municipal coordination
Support for major events, festivals, sporting events, cultural celebrations, and public gatherings
Coordination of City services, including roads, parks, public safety, traffic, and other municipal requirements
Support for event sites, road closures, traffic management, and parking
Coordination of multi-agency and multi-level government partners
Assistance with large-scale and high-profile events
Our Role

The Film and Special Events Office serves as a central point of contact between the City and event organizers and production companies. We help coordinate the many City services required to bring productions and events to life while balancing the needs of residents, businesses, visitors, and the broader community.

Our goal is to make Winnipeg a welcoming, accessible, and production- and event-friendly city for local, national, and international projects.

Region

Manitoba - Winnipeg

Disciplines

Organization Type

Business

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