The government says the Creative Saskatchewan Feature Film and Television Production Grant Program has created a spike in applications and calls about filming in Saskatchewan so an additional $7.5 million has been made available for eligible production companies to access in the 2022-23 year. Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross says the response we’ve seen to the initial $10 million has been amazing with 13 projects receiving support through the program.

Changes to regulations and additional funding in the spring have greatly enhanced the province’s ability to attract larger film and television projects, such as King of Killers: the series, set to start filming soon. The government says increasing film and television production will create spin-offs in other parts of the arts sector, including additional job prospects for designers, costumers, performers and writers.