“Holidazed” Hallmark Movie Filming in Downtown Duncan
You may have noticed City Square is starting to look a little more festive these days. Crews have been working away at decorating for the upcoming filming of “Holidazed” a Hallmark movie, staged in Oak Bay, Oregon, USA. During the Christmas holidays, five families living on the same cul-de-sac share their lives during this hectic time of year. The scenes being filmed in Duncan are of these families each visiting a Christmas night market.
Filming is taking place in Duncan City Square, and the 200 block of Craig Street (City Hall area). Other locations are being considered and this page will be updated accordingly. Businesses are open, as filming takes place at night. The Duncan Farmers’ Market will continue as usual on Saturday(s).
If you plan to come watch as a spectator for the filming, please ask a crew member if you are permitted to take photos.
The film schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, November 15:
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Traffic will be intermittent on Kenneth Street, from Canada Avenue to the Sassy Lion Thrift store.
7:00 pm – 6:00 am (Duncan City Square). 200 block of Craig Street will be closed to vehicular traffic. Pedestrian traffic during filming will be closed. Residents will be escorted through the film work area to their residence.
Wednesday, November 16 & Thursday, November 17:
4:00 pm- 6:00 am (Duncan City Square). 200 block of Craig Street is closed to vehicular traffic. Pedestrian traffic during filming will be closed. Residents will be escorted through the film work area to their residence.
Thursday, November 17 & Friday, November 18:
11:00 pm – 7:00 am (IDA Pharmacy, 192 Kenneth Street). Filming will be inside the IDA Pharmacy (11pm-3am), and cleanup thereafter (3am-7am). Pedestrian traffic may be stopped on the sidewalk to allow for filming.
Friday, November 18:
4:00 pm – Midnight. (Duncan City Square). 200 block of Craig Street is closed to vehicular traffic. Pedestrian traffic during filming will be closed. Residents will be escorted through the film work area to their residence.
Saturday, November 19:
Midnight – 6:00 am. Filming completes, a crew will begin to load trucks, and some will leave the neighbourhood. A crew will remain to clear out equipment in City Square and Craig Street, before the Farmers’ Market is to be open.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the filming, please call Jenny Beckhuson, Assistant Location Manager: 778-994-6500
There is a casting call for the upcoming filming in downtown Duncan. To apply, please visit: Freeman Casting
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