Filming Notice – August 21, 2021

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Filming Notice – August 21, 2021

The City of Brantford Economic Development and Tourism Department is pleased to welcome back the cast and crew from Mayor of Kingstown to film scenes for an upcoming episode in the Paramount Plus show’s first season. The production will be filming exterior scenes on Clarence St. between Wellington St. and Elgin St. Several picture cars and camera vehicles will be driving north and south along Clarence St.

Throughout the pandemic, commercial film and television production, including all supporting activities such as hair, makeup and wardrobe, is allowed if productions meet the restrictions outlined in the “Film and Television Industry Health and Safety during COVID-19” document issued by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development. Further details about permitted Media Industries activities are available on the Province of Ontario website. The production will also comply with all health and safety protocols as directed by the Province of Ontario detailed in S63 of O. Reg. 82/20, the City of Brantford and the Brant County Health Unit.

The film crew will be on site on August 21, 2021 weather permitting to prepare the site, film and wrap-up. A rain date has been scheduled for August 28, 2021. Filming notices will be distributed to affected residents and businesses in the vicinity.

Anticipated Impacts
  • Road and Sidewalk Closure (Local Traffic Only, Expect Delays): Clarence St. between Wellington St. and Elgin St. from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Lane Occupancy: Darling St. (Charlotte St. to Clarence St., south; and Clarence St. to Alfred St., north); Wellington St. (George St. to Clarence St., south; and Clarence St. to Alfred St., north); Nelson St. (Charlotte St. to Clarence St., south; and Clarence St. to Alfred St., north); Sheridan St. (Charlotte St. to Clarence St., south; and Clarence St. to Park Avenue, north), Grey St. (Charlotte St. to Park Ave., south) from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Base camp parking will be occupying the lot at 100 Wellington Square from 6:00 p.m. on August 20 to 6:00 p.m. on August 21.

Paid Duty Officers will be present at all closures to ensure public safety.

About the Production

Mayor of Kingstown is an upcoming drama series about the McLusky family who serve as power brokers in Kingstown, Michigan where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry. The series tackles themes of systemic racism, corruption and inequality. For questions or concerns, please contact Economic Development and Tourism staff at film@brantford.ca or 519-751-9900.