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OttaTalk goes to the movies with a closer look at Ottawa’s film industry

May 19, 2026
On the latest episode of OttaTalk, we speak with Ottawa’s Film Commissioner, Sandrine Pechels de Saint Sardos, about why Ottawa is a world class location for on-screen productions.

Today, we are going to the movies. Or, more specifically, the movies are coming to Ottawa – along with television, commercials and other productions filmed right her in our city.

On the latest episode of OttaTalk, we speak with Ottawa’s Film Commissioner, Sandrine Pechels de Saint Sardos, about why Ottawa is a world class location for on-screen productions.

Listen now to learn how Ottawa’s $90-million film industry supports local jobs, businesses and the city’s economy.

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