Your house could be a movie star, no kidding!
Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I know we're always talking about the big stuff, the provincial budgets or the fishing quotas. But sometimes, b'y, you find a story that just makes you smile and wonder, 'what if?' This week, it’s PictureNL creating a whole location database for film and TV productions. They want your house, your cabin, your mum's little shed down by the water, anything that could make it onto the big screen.
The idea is simple enough: film crews come to Newfoundland and Labrador, they need places to shoot, and instead of scouting blindly, they can browse a database of local properties. Imagine your own little place on Elm Avenue in Charlottetown, or maybe a historic home on Fitzroy Street, suddenly being a backdrop for a Netflix series. We're not just talking about the big, fancy places, either. PictureNL is looking for everything from quiet suburban streets to rugged coastal cabins out in the Bay of Islands. It’s a chance to put a bit of extra money in your pocket, sure, but more than that, it's about showcasing the sheer beauty and unique character of our communities.
### What This Means for Charlottetown
It’s easy to think these things only happen in the big cities, but Charlottetown has such a distinct look and feel that's ripe for film.
* **Boost for Local Economy:** Film productions bring jobs, spend money on local services, and put our talented crew members to work. * **Showcasing Our Charm:** Think of the global exposure for our historic downtown, the Confederation Centre of the Arts, or even the bustling waterfront. * **Community Pride:** There's something special about seeing your own neighbourhood on screen, isn't there?
We're not just a postcard, we're a region with real problems and real solutions, and sometimes, a bit of cinematic magic too. This is a chance for folks in Charlottetown to show the world what makes our island so special, one house, one street, one beautiful vista at a time.
My colleagues dive into these kinds of local gems every morning — you can catch it live at mornings.live.