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LondonTourism.ca 35There%u2019s a cinematic buzz in the air as London, Ontario becomes the backdrop for more and more major film productions. Whether you're a movie buff, a curious local or simply looking for a unique adventure, London%u2019s film scene is rolling out the red carpet for you! S SOON AS YOU TOUCH DOWN AT London International Airport, you might feel a sense of d%u00e9j%u00e0 vu. That%u2019sbecause this travel hub has played arole in several films, including Blackberry(Crave/CBC Gem), Mr. Monk%u2019s Last Case: A Monk Movie (Amazon Prime), How to Die Alone (Disney+) and in episode 1 ofAmazon Prime%u2019s Pradeeps of Pittsburgh(which is the pilot episode... get it?).Step onto the world%u2019s oldest baseballgrounds at Labatt Memorial Park and you%u2019ll also be stepping right into thefeel-good Netflix film You Gotta Believe, starring Luke Wilson. This historic ballparkbrings a charm to the big screen, showing off London's old-world gem in a fresh, new story.Of course, the magic doesn%u2019t stop there!Events like the Forest City Film Festivalcontinue to shine a spotlight on the art ofcinema through a regional lens. Running from October 24th to November 2nd, 2025, this nine-day festival celebrates London%u2019s growing status as a hub for filmmakersand cinephiles alike, with numerousscreenings of films with ties to the cityacross multiple London venues.Ready to explore London%u2019s movie magic? Action!Fanshawe Conservation Area, with its immense natural beauty, hosted none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger during the filming of FUBARSeason 2 on Netflix! Picturethis serene landscapeas the backdrop for anaction-packed scene %u2013you%u2019ll never look at it the same way again.FUN FACT:Lights, Camera, London!Filmmaking inthe Forest City AForest City Film Festival at Wolf Performance HallFanshawe Conservation Area Luke Wilson & Michael Cash in You Gotta BelieveLabatt Memorial ParkDiscover more about London%u2019s film scene and upcoming events at FilmLondon.caExplore more LondonTourism.ca 35