Two industry veterans are developing a new new $50-million film and television studio in the St. John’s, N.L., region.

Known as Latitude 47, the proposed project is located in Bauline, N.L., and billed as the first purpose-built soundstage east of Montreal. Andrew Barnsley, a veteran filmmaker whose family has deep roots in the province, Dallas-Fort Worth-based investment and management specialist Brandon Davis are backing it. Barnsley and Davis also co-own Project 10 Productions, which has offices in Toronto and Los Angeles.

Bauline is located a half hour northwest of downtown St. John’s and 18 kilometres from St. John’s International Airport.

Phase 1 of the project is slated to deliver two two 20,000-square-foot soundstages, one 10,000-sf and 50,000 sf of support and office space. Later phases are slated to add another 25,000-sf soundstage, a back lot for external shoots and buildouts, a potential educational facility in association with the College of the North Atlantic, post-production facilities, and equipment rentals.

Construction is expected to begin by late 2026.

“After having shot in Newfoundland and Labrador for years – and being the first generation of my family to be raised away – I can’t wait to come home and welcome the world to this superb filming destination,” said Barnsley, in a studio announcement. “Latitude 47 will grow and sustain production in Newfoundland as a year-round industry.”

Latitude 47 said the new studio responds to a study released earlier this year by the province’s film commission, Picture NL, which found that a bespoke, multi-purpose facility would expand the province’s current one-season production industry into the winter months and attract established equipment suppliers.

“As the Newfoundland and Labrador production sector continues to break records, there is an identified need for the kind of facility Latitude 47 provides,” added Davis. “Along with favourable tax incentives, world-class natural beauty, and first-class creators and crews, Latitude 47 proudly confirms Newfoundland as a sure-fire production hub for domestic and international producers.”

Pictured: The future Latitude 47 Studios in Greater St. John’s.