Nova Scotia is stepping onto the global production stage with a major milestone: its first-ever purpose-built film and television soundstage. Backed by $8 million in provincial funding and spearheaded by Screen Nova Scotia, the new facility in Mount Uniacke is set to open later this year—marking a major leap forward for a region that’s been quietly rebuilding its industry since tax credit cuts rocked it a decade ago.

“This is a pivotal moment,” said Laura Mackenzie, Executive Director of Screen Nova Scotia. “The film industry here didn’t just survive post-2015—it rebuilt, rebranded, and now it’s roaring back.”

The 20-acre property includes multiple buildings that will be transformed into two soundstages, production offices, and a repurposed equestrian center turned into a third stage. Renovations are kicking off immediately, with the facility aiming to be ready for the 2025 summer/fall production season. More importantly, it will give local crews and international productions a permanent, year-round base—something Nova Scotia has never had.

Premier Tim Houston framed the investment as a strategic economic driver: “Film and television production is booming in our province. We’re committed to fueling that success, which creates high-value jobs and drives economic growth.”

That boom is quantifiable. Nova Scotia has committed $77 million to its Film and Television Production Incentive Fund for 2024–25 and has already approved 88 productions this year alone. With this new infrastructure in place, the province is poised to capture even more of the global content market.

For producers eyeing new locations, Nova Scotia’s selling points are stacking up: a generous incentive fund, a deepening local talent pool, and now—for the first time—a dedicated soundstage complex capable of supporting high-end TV and feature work across all seasons.