Film commissions do more than process permits — they advocate, facilitate, and problem-solve. CINERA gives you the infrastructure to do all of it without fragmented workflows, manual tracking, and information silos that slow everyone down.
Whether you represent a city film office, a provincial commission, or a regional tourism board with a film mandate — CINERA is configured to match how you actually work.
From location database to economic impact reporting — CINERA replaces the spreadsheets, email chains, and disconnected tools with a unified system designed for film commission work.
Build and maintain a searchable inventory of your region's locations — urban, rural, architectural, natural. Upload photos, tag attributes, note access requirements, and document permitting history. When productions come looking, you have answers ready.
Replace PDF forms and email chains with structured digital intake. Route applications automatically based on location and activity type. Track every application in the pipeline and give productions real-time visibility into their permit status.
Know what's filming in your jurisdiction, when, and where. Track active productions from initial inquiry through wrap. Maintain contact records for crew, coordinate with city departments on logistics, and document any issues that arise.
Scouts who work in your jurisdiction can contribute locations to your database post-production. A built-in contribution workflow lets your commission review, approve, and curate incoming locations — building your inventory without manual data entry.
Quantify what film brings to your region. Track production spend, local hires, hotel nights, and vendor revenue. Generate reports that demonstrate economic impact to stakeholders, city councils, and funding bodies.
Maintain a curated directory of local vendors, crew, and services. Help productions find what they need locally — from catering to equipment rental to specialized technicians. Strengthen your regional production ecosystem.
CINERA adapts to how your organization is structured — from a single-person municipal film office to a full regional commission with dedicated staff.
Manage permit applications, coordinate with city departments, and maintain a searchable location database for your municipality. Replace manual forms and email with structured digital intake and real-time status tracking.
Promote your region, support incoming productions, and demonstrate economic impact to stakeholders. CINERA gives your commission the tools to compete for productions with a professional, organized approach to location services.
Full visibility into everything happening in your jurisdiction — permits in progress, productions on the ground, locations in the database, and economic data for your reports.
The day-to-day work of maintaining location records, coordinating with scouts, reviewing contributions, and helping productions find the right spaces. CINERA puts it all in one organized system.
PARTNER PROGRAM
CINERA is configured to match your existing workflows — not the other way around. We integrate with city permitting systems where possible, configure the location database to reflect your jurisdiction, and provide dedicated support as you onboard your first productions.
Pricing is based on the size of your commission and the scope of your region. Contact us to discuss a custom implementation — there's no fixed tier that fits every film office.
Start the ConversationSign in to access your film commission dashboard and location database.
Sign In to CINERAQuestions? partnerships@cinera.ca