FILMING NOTICE: JULY 9-12

FILMING NOTICE: JULY 9-12

Recognizing how welcoming film contributes to short-term economic investment, cultural development, and civic pride in the community, the City of Brantford Economic Development, Tourism & Cultural Initiatives Department is pleased once again to host the cast and crew of Motorheads. They will be filming exterior scenes at 324 Grand River Avenue and at Mohawk Park’s upper parking lot.

The story follows a single mom who returns with her children to a small town where, as they grow up, they discover secrets of their father.

Film crews will arrive in Brantford on Tuesday, July 9 with preparation, filming, and wrap-up activities occurring at the noted locations from Tuesday, July 9 to Friday, July 12.

The production will notify affected residents and businesses in the area. Residents and businesses displaced can reach out to the contact identified at the bottom of the circulated notification letter.

Anticipated Impacts

S.C. JOHNSON TRAIL PARKING AND ACCESS:

July 9 from 12 pm to 10 pm

  • Trail parking at 324 Grand River Ave. will be temporarily displaced to the west lot at TB Costain (16 Morrell St.). Intermittent traffic stoppages along the S.C. Johnson Trail about 50-100 meters from the entrance to 324 Grand River Ave. parking lot will occur. If inclement weather impedes filming, July 15 may be used as a weather alternate date with the same impacts described above.

MOHAWK PARK (UPPER PARKING LOT) USAGE:

July 10: 7 am to 4 pm; July 11: 7 am to 10 pm, and July 12: 7 am to 3 pm

  • The upper parking lot at Mohawk Park (51 Lynnwood Drive) will be used for film set-up (July 10) and clean-up (July 12) activities as well as some stunt driving involving aggressive maneuvers by professional drivers including “donuts” and similar activities (July 11). Some equipment and security personnel will remain overnight.