William F. White Int’l Expands its Multiple-Service Offerings to Include Purpose-Renovated Film Studios

Friday, Apr 27, 2018

Toronto, Canada (April 27, 2018) - William F. White International Inc. has announced that it will be expanding its multiple-service offerings to include purpose-renovated film studios.  Whites will offer two distinct film studio experiences under the Studios brand in Vancouver; Ironwood Studio and Fraserwood Studio are both within driving distance of our Vancouver office, LES and Specialty Equipment

“We are reaffirming our commitment to the studio business,” says Chairman/CEO, Paul Bronfman. “By offering clients the complete package of lighting and grip, camera, specialty equipment, location services and now bundling options with film studios, we are able to service productions with a whole new competitive edge.”

Joining the company to helm Studios is Vice President, Studios, Alex Godfrey, who brings 20 years of hands-on industry experience, along with General Manager, Studios, Rebecca Riemersma and Manager, Studio Operations, Mark Smith.

“When it came time to expand and revamp Ironwood Studio, it made perfect sense to combine our efforts with William F. White Int’l,” says Godfrey. “Our Ironwood and Fraserwood properties will offer clients an unparalleled studio experience.”

Ironwood Studio and Fraserwood Studio will each feature fully-furnished offices, boardrooms, mill shops and paint shops, ample crew and production parking, along with the very latest in fibre connectivity.  Ironwood boasts 177,000 total square footage, including 7 sound stages and Fraserwood contains 119,000 total square footage, with 4 sound stages.

“Canada’s production industry continues to show exponential growth, especially in the Vancouver market,” says VP/GM, Vancouver & Assistant COO, Garin Josey.  “Now is the ideal time to expand our services and provide our clientele a premium turn-key studio experience.”

Fraserwood Studio is slated to be operational June 1st, 2018 and Ironwood Studio will be available starting July 1st, 2018.