To our industry stakeholders…
The Film and Special Events Office is now officially its own branch of the City of Vancouver’s Engineering Department. The new branch will continue to work directly with industry stakeholders to support a sustainable, successful screen arts industry in Vancouver.
Cael Hopwood, Film and Special Events Operations Manager, will continue to oversee operational execution and the team that provides your customer service. She will also work with me to update our permitting procedures and guidelines with the goal of improving your client experience.
My primary focus, however, will be to anticipate, respond to and resolve high-impact, universal industry needs and issues. While the Film and Special Events Branch’s core business is to support and permit location filming, I am very aware that the screen arts industry in Vancouver is an increasingly diverse one. I will, therefore, also be working with key stakeholders to identify ways the City can better support film studios, post-production facilities and other affiliated sectors.
I am confident that a consultative and collaborative relationship with all sub-sectors of the industry will ensure the resulting City support is on target and equitable.
I am very excited to have this opportunity to work with you.
Regards,
Sandi Swanigan
Senior Manager
Film and Special Events Branch
City of Vancouver