FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 19, 2025

A Home for Storytellers: PictureNL Debuts Interactive Location Database for Film & TV

St. John’s, NL – PictureNL is proud to announce the public launch of its new Location Database. This dynamic online resource is designed to spotlight the breathtaking and diverse filming locations available throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The innovative tool is now live and ready to help producers, location scouts, and creatives discover the province’s rich screen potential with ease.

The Location Database features a growing collection of high-quality images and detailed information on a wide range of locations from rugged coastlines and picturesque fishing villages to dramatic landscapes, historic architecture, and vibrant urban settings. With intuitive search and filtering tools, users can explore by region, location type, and visual features to find the perfect backdrop for their next project.

“The launch of our Location Database marks a strategic investment in the economic growth of Newfoundland and Labrador’s film and TV industry. By showcasing the incredible diversity of our landscapes to a global audience, we’re not only attracting international productions — we also aim to create new opportunities for communities across the province. Whether it’s a small town featured on screen or a local property owner hosting a shoot, this tool helps drive real economic benefits and puts Newfoundland and Labrador firmly on the map as a world-class filming destination,” said Laura Churchill, CEO, PictureNL.

The launch of this tool is part of PictureNL’s ongoing commitment to growing the province’s screen industry by supporting productions from across Canada and around the world. By increasing visibility and access to local locations, the database aims to drive more production activity to Newfoundland and Labrador and highlight the unique character of the region.

The database also welcomes submissions from property owners across the province. Those interested in making their homes, businesses, or land available for potential film or television productions can easily upload photos and details for consideration. Once approved, these listings become visible to location professionals worldwide. There is no fee to submit, and the PictureNL team will contact owners directly if a project expresses interest in their property.

To explore the Location Database, visit: Locations – PictureNL

 

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Press Contact:
Laura Churchill
CEO, PictureNL
[email protected]
(709) 738-3456

About PictureNL:

PictureNL (formerly Newfoundland & Labrador Film Development Corporation – NLFDC) was established in 1997 as a Crown corporation of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation (TCAR) is the sole shareholder of the corporation. PictureNL was created to grow the local screen industries of the province, both through the creation of local film and television productions for national and international markets, and as a destination for service productions to shoot in Newfoundland and Labrador locations. PictureNL is the front line for local screen industries as well as potential national and international partners interested in investing in the province through film and television productions.

PictureNL’s Mandate:

To promote the development of the film and television industry in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador and to promote the province’s film and television products and locations nationally and internationally.