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The exhibit will be displayed in North Shore maiis this fall. ‘We're going to put up displays, etaphics, old movie cameras and Stats about what's being filmed here,”’ says Bonnie Pyplacz, who sits on the committee. “We're trying te find ways of introducing the film industry gracefully to the North Shore."* Although complaints about film crews have so far been rare, Pyplacz is concerned that could change with the expectation of more film activity now that Can- nell's four T.V. series -- 2) Jump Street, Wiseguy and the new series, Top of the Hill and Booker — have made their permanent honie at North Vancouver's $25 million North Shore Studios. The feature film Wings has been filming in North and West Vanr- couver locations in the fast few months and that’s not to mention "professional Your professional resume... ..is just a phone call away (604) 681-0295 TRI-C SECRETARIAL cic SERVICES INC. 1250 Homer Street, Vancouver B.C. V6B 2¥5 a host of other productions shot locally. In the city of North Vancouver, city clerk Bruce Hawkshaw says the number of permits doled cut to film companies has increased dramatically over the last three S. “I would estimate that our ac- tivity is up five-fold compared to one year ago,” he said. Whenever possible, Hawkshaw tries to warn people when crews will be filming on their street. City film clerk Bea Houston makes sure movie crews have good reason for returning to the same location be- fore issuing them a permit. “We are sensitive to the in- dustry, but we don't wani them to wear cut their welcome by filming at the same location over and over again,’’ said Hawkshaw. ‘We try to anticipate ahead of time before we get complaints because they're a good industry and we want them to thrive here.”’ Some of the more popular shooting locations in North Van- couves are Lower Lonsdale, Thurderbird Bowling Alley, Kinsmen Stadium and Deep Cove. In West Vancouver Horseshoe Bay and Cypress Bowl are favorite spots, but compared to North Vancouver, the number of produc- tions shot in this community has remained relatively constant over the past year. Pyplacz says that's because residents are particularty sensitive to anything that intrudes on routine daily life. “People in West Vancouver are far more sensitive towards any- thing that may disrupt life. The NEWS photo Cindy Good N. Shore a favorite filming location municipal government likes to re- main neutral about the industry. Their political statement is that they neither encourage nor discourage the presence of the film industry.” Paul Enock of West Van- couver’s engineering department said so long as film companies comply with district rules they are welcome. ‘*We're known as a fair- ly easy municipality to work with,’ said Bnock. ‘‘We have hever refused a company a per- mit,” he said, except entry to the occasional park. He noted the high cost of perk rentals has deterred some film makers — $250 an hour for Lighthouse Park and $150 an hour for all other parks. Pyplacz says it’s important that governments realize what econom- ic benefits a partnership with the film industry and the province can bring — job creation, néw business opportunities and a growth in tourism. Achieving such a partnership means remaining sensitive to the needs of film companies. Part of the committee's agenda is to assist North Shore Studios in attracting new film-related businesses to the North Shore. “New industries have a hard time fitting into existing zoning,” said Pyplacz, ‘consequently, everyone has to go before council, but council likes that so they can have that kind of direct control. But from the industry’s point of view it’s the exact opposite. Often, time is of the essence.’’ WESTERN PACIFIC ENTERPRISES LTD. We are pleased to have provided another quality electrical installation, at North Shore Studios. 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