Hamilton’s oldest hydro building is being turned into a stunning film production studio
- Michael Kras
- 18 Aug 2020
A gorgeous piece of Hamilton’s heritage will soon see a new, reinvigorated life as a major hub for film production and creative innovation.
In a video announcement via YouTube, Hamilton-based filmmaker and content creator Christoph Benfey has shared the thrilling news that, after 7 years of work and hustle, the massive hydro building at 366 Victoria Avenue North – the oldest of its kind in the city – will be turned into a brand new epicenter for film & television production and content creation.
The building, originally home to the Cataract Power Company, has been standing in Hamilton since 1898; a 122 year-old Hamilton landmark.
This is an especially timely new development for Hamilton, as the city continues to grow as a notable hub for major film & television production and already has a number of established facilities including the Hamilton Film Studios and Digital Canaries, both in the city’s north end.
The new facility, known as Evil Empire Studios, will be a fresh and innovative space housing local filmmakers, content creators, and production companies.
“My dream for Evil Empire Studios is for it to become a vibrant hub for all things Film & Content Creation in Hamilton, but in order for us to make that dream a reality we need vibrant filmmakers to join our community!” says Benfey in his announcement, adding that Hamiltonian filmmakers who want to join in on the action can send inquiries through the Evil Empire Studios website.
To learn more about this exciting new Hamilton development and stay up to date, check out Evil Empire Studios on social media.
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