As Motorheads Filming wraps up its final (for now) visit, what were the impacts for the community?

Paris Independent Staff

As Motorheads wraps up its final visit to town this past week, we wanted to look back at the largest film project to date in the County of Brant, which introduced itself to Council back on March 26, 2024 during a council meeting.

The delegation from MHTV Canada Inc. shared their plans for the upcoming Amazon-produced television series and emphasized their commitment to supporting the local community throughout the filming process.

One key aspect highlighted by the delegates was their dedication to ensuring that residents and businesses in the affected areas of production would receive direct contact information and, when necessary, appropriate compensation. This approach demonstrated their understanding of the potential challenges and inconveniences that may arise during filming and their proactive efforts to address them.

During the presentation, the delegation explained that they had already visited each local business in the affected production areas, leaving their business cards as a point of contact. This direct line of communication enabled businesses to reach out to the production team if any issues arose

Additionally, the "Motorheads" project was actively engaging with residents, particularly those in close proximity to filming locations. This ensured that affected residents had a direct channel to voice concerns and receive assistance, such as blocking windows to mitigate lighting impacts.

It is important to note that the compensation and contact information provided by the production team were specifically targeted to businesses and residents directly affected by the filming activities This approach recognized the unique circumstances faced by these individuals and aimed to provide them with the necessary support and resources.

We would like to point out that businesses outside the affected production area will not be contacted or receive compensation as part of the "Motorheads" project. The focus of the production team's efforts is to support and collaborate with businesses and residents in the immediate vicinity of the filming locations. This ensures that resources are allocated where they are most needed and that the project can have a positive economic impact on the specific areas involved

MHTV Canada Inc. also shared that the "Motorheads" project was poised to bring a significant economic boost to the County of Brant, with an estimated spending of approximately $2,000,000 throughout the season. This financial contribution should benefit the local economy but also create opportunities for collaboration and growth within the community.

The partnership between MHTV Canada Inc. and the County of Brant exemplifies the positive outcomes that can be achieved when the film industry and local communities work together. Yes, there could be efficiencies and yes, there are things that can improve if they come back We live and learn through these processes. This was the first time a production of this size set its sights on Paris and the County of Brant

The County of Brant’s comprehensive look at a new film policy is a step in the right direction.

As for how beneficial this first Motorheads (and yes first, who knows, there could be more), that remains to be seen The County of Brant has promised to release financial updates on the impact it’s had on the local economy Stay tuned for that coverage. If you have questions about filming in Brant, please reach out to:

Olga Denisova, Special Events and Filming Coordinator for the County of Brant - olga.Denisova@brant.ca , 519.442.7268