Production of River of Life: Yukon poured more than $1 million into the territorial economy and provided six Yukoners with specialized training during filming, which took place between June and October 2018.
The Yukon Film Location Incentive Program provided a rebate of $267,421 for the production, which included $29,003 for the production company to train the Yukon film crew. The production spent $1,069,685 on Yukon services, wages and training.
River of Life: Yukon is part of a series of television films about iconic rivers around the world and is scheduled to air in Germany on September 22, 2019.
We are investing in Yukon film crew to help them develop their skills alongside industry professionals so they can advance their careers and contribute to our burgeoning film industry. By supporting Yukoners, we are building capacity within the northern film industry, which will continue to strengthen and diversify our economy. The Yukon Film Location Incentive Program is succeeding in stimulating investment in our territory through its attractive rebate program.
Minister of Economic Development Ranj Pillai
This was a great all-around experience that brought my camera skills to the next level. As the B camera operator, it enabled me to gain invaluable knowledge from one of Germany's most established cinematographers.
B Camera Operator Brendan Preston
Production company 536542 Yukon Inc. spent $1,069,685 on eligible Yukon services, wages and training for 41 Yukon residents.
The following six Yukoners received specialized training on this production:
- Alyson Stopp (trained by costume designer Tina Eckhoff);
- Brendan Preston (trained by director of photography Ralf Noack);
- Donald Watt (trained by production designer Francis Soeder);
- Joe Bishop (trained by gaffer/key grip Pepi Rieck);
- Neil Macdonald (trained by production manager Kilian Grauel); and
- Vickie Quicksister (trained by production accountant Catarina Bennett).
The production created full-time employment for an additional 35 Yukoners for the duration of filming.
The River of Life television film series is produced by German production company Schiwago Films GMBH for Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen, a German broadcaster. British Columbia-based Cedar Island Films oversaw filming in the Yukon.
Stewart Burnett
Cabinet Communications
867-332-0480
stewart.burnett@gov.yk.ca
Jason Seaton
Communications, Economic Development
867-667-5907
jason.seaton@gov.yk.ca