New film studio coming to Calgary region

CALGARY - Southern Alberta will soon have a new film studio and its first permanent sound stage after the provincial government officially green-lit the $22.8 million project on Tuesday.The studio will be developed by Calgary Economic Development which was selected through an open competition process to receive $5 million in one-time funding from the Government of Alberta towards the development of a film studio for the Calgary region.The projected opening date is scheduled for summer 2015 and confirmation of the location for the studio will be forthcoming. The studio will feature two purpose-built sound stages (20,000 sq ft and 30,000...