Locations Library – Medicine Hat
A warm, stress-free, and friendly location for your next film and television production.
Medicine Hat is Alberta’s newest, film-friendly city with an abundance of scenic views and accessible amenities for a variety of film and television projects.
Our community’s landscape is anchored by the mighty South Saskatchewan River, carved coulees, and rolling prairies. Wildlife thrives along the river’s edge and in park spaces, as well as school yards and backyards. The sun rises and sets in glorious displays of color and stars light up the night sky. Our city is full of natural beautiful and charming sights to see.
If you're scouting locations for your next audiovisual media production and would like more information about how Medicine Hat Economic Development can help facilitate your project, reach out to us today. We can help you navigate the complexities of permitting, locations, crews, and much more!
“Medicine Hat is an undiscovered gem of wonderful, picturesque locations that photograph beautifully – a great backdrop to any movie!”
Laszlo Uhrik
Locations Manager, AB411 Film Location Services Inc.
Sector Spotlight
The Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit offers a refundable Alberta tax credit certificate on eligible Alberta production and labour costs to companies that produce films, TV series, and more.
We're ready, willing and able to provide assistance with all city matters, traffic permits, location scouting and service information to ensure your production rolls along smoothly.
Come to Medicine Hat and film in idyllic locations throughout the city including a variety of historic and modern buildings, city and small-town aesthetics, and a wealth of natural scenery.
Medicine Hat and the surrounding areas offer a number of naturally scenic filming locations from arid prairie to river cutbanks and dense forest - suitable for numerous scenes and needs.
Known as the "Oasis of the Prairies", Medicine Hat is a mid-sized city with 65,000+ residents, allowing for the enjoyment of significant amenities without the lengthy commutes and hassle.
Our downtown core offers unique locations that juxtapose historic brick buildings with modern murals and graffiti, providing the perfect mix of settings and looks.
Film & Television Resources
We've assembled a collection of helpful resources and links for anyone considering Medicine Hat as an on-site filming location for their next movie, television show, documentary, or other audiovisual media project. If there's something you expected to find, but didn't, below, please reach out to Medicine Hat Economic Development for more assistance or information.
The perfect setting, from any angle.
With its iconic cutbanks and river, historic downtown buildings, a ski hill and the World’s Tallest Tepee, Medicine Hat's invaluable assets make it a flawless backdrop for your next production.
Why Film in Medicine Hat?
Whether you’re filming a feature set against the backdrop of rural life, a television series in a historic downtown district, or a short film showcasing dramatic natural landscapes, Medicine Hat offers a wide range of locations to bring your project to life.
With roots dating back to the late 1800s, a scenic setting along the South Saskatchewan River, and close proximity to the Cypress Hills, Medicine Hat provides versatile backdrops for many different stories and settings. Our team is also ready to support your production with location scouting, filming permits, and access to the services you need throughout your shoot. Meanwhile, the Government of Alberta offers additional incentives for filming within the province from up to a 30% tax credit and zero provincial sales tax.
Unique filming locations in Medicine Hat and the surrounding region include:
- The Saamis Teepee — the world’s tallest teepee, standing more than 215 feet tall
- The scenic twists, turns, and cutbanks of the South Saskatchewan River
- Nearly 100 buildings and locations designated as historic sites
- A complex network of coulees and prairie canyons
- A historic downtown core featuring distinctive brick buildings and vibrant murals
- Surrounding prairie and farmland, ideal for rural scenes
- And much more!
Medicine Hat welcomed Crowsnest Films to shoot and produce three commercials for connectFirst Credit Union. Click on one of the thumbnails below to watch one of the three commercials (Here, Stargazers, and We Are One).
“When driving to Medicine Hat from Calgary, I was second guessing our choice. But, as soon as I arrived, all that uncertainty disappeared. The more we started traveling around the city, I felt like a kid in a candy store. I’d recommend going to Medicine Hat for any production.”
John Kerr
Executive Producer, Crowsnest Films.
You're in Good Company
Here are just a few of the photography, film, and media production companies that operate out of Medicine Hat. As you'll see, we're home to a growing industry cluster full of innovative and creative filmmakers. If you would like your business listed below, please reach out to us with your business name, description, and website.
Reports and Resources
Still unsure? Check out these comprehensive reports that detail how our residents feel about the community, our community profile from an investment perspective, and our local labour market conditions.
View our Community Survey to learn more about how our residents feels about our city, the local government, and life in Medicine Hat
View our Community Profile to learn more about our local infrastructure, economic environment, and the advantages of Medicine Hat
View the Local Labour Market Profile to learn more about the demographics, skills, and make-up of our local workforce in Medicine Hat
Whether your production is destined for streaming platforms, social media, television, or the big screen, Medicine Hat offers a strong combination of filming support, distinctive locations, and an easy, welcoming production environment. With experience hosting everything from major motion pictures to television shows and documentaries, our city understands what it takes to help productions run smoothly from start to finish.
Let’s produce something special in Medicine Hat together. Contact Economic Development Medicine Hat to explore opportunities.
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