The Wrong Paris - a NETFLIX Feature Film
The Bottom Line (TLDR)
Netflix had a problem. Their upcoming rom-com “The Wrong Paris” was set to start filming in Agassiz this past September, but they couldn’t find anywhere to stage their equipment and vehicles. Standard locations either had too many restrictions, lousy security, or costs that would blow the budget.
Enter Bigfoot Crane Company’s storage yard – a no-nonsense industrial facility that gave the production exactly what they needed: space, security, and zero headaches. The result? The film wrapped on time and on budget, with the location crew calling it one of the smoothest staging experiences they’d had.
Key Results:
Zero security incidents across the entire filming period1
Daily accommodation for dozens of vehicles and equipment pieces
Cost savings compared with Lower Mainland sites
24/7 access enabled with no operational disruptions
When Hollywood Comes to Small-Town BC
“The Wrong Paris” brought some serious star power to Agassiz – Miranda Cosgrove (you know her from iCarly and Despicable Me) and Pierson Fode were set to film key scenes for this Netflix original. Director Janeen Damian chose the Fraser Valley location for its authentic small-town charm.
But charm doesn’t solve logistics. Assistant Location Manager Adam Doonanco needed a staging area that could handle the daily chaos of a major film production – dozens of vehicles, expensive camera equipment, catering trucks, and all the gear that goes into making movie magic.
The film industry has unique demands that regular businesses just don’t understand. You need 24/7 access because filming doesn’t follow banker’s hours. You need serious security because that camera equipment costs more than most people’s houses. And you need space – lots of it – because film crews travel with everything including the kitchen sink.
Productions like this often struggle to find spaces that meet strict security requirements, allow around-the-clock access, and can accommodate the size and complexity of a working film set. Traditional commercial yards just don’t cut it.
The Challenge: A Perfect Storm of Location Problems
By the time Doonanco contacted Bigfoot Crane, he’d already run into the typical problems that plague location scouts across BC. The production required a large, secure staging area that could handle:
Cast and crew parking
High-value equipment storage
Daily gear assembly and takedown
24/7 security access
24/7 secure storage
Empty lots that looked perfect until you discovered overhead power lines that would interfere with cranes. Properties with good security but access hours that ended at 6 PM. Facilities that would rent the space but drew the line at heavy equipment or restricted where trucks could park.
Then there’s the zoning nightmare. Most commercial properties aren’t zoned for the kind of industrial staging that film productions require. Getting special permits takes weeks – time that productions simply don’t have.
The clock was ticking toward the September start date, and Netflix doesn’t reschedule multi-million dollar productions because the local storage options aren’t up to snuff. Common issues included complex zoning restrictions, limited access hours, overhead wire hazards, inadequate security, and prohibitive costs.
The Solution: Why Bigfoot’s Yard Made Sense
Bigfoot Crane Company runs their storage facility like they run their crane business – practical, professional, and built for real work. Their Agassiz yard isn’t some repurposed retail space trying to accommodate industrial needs. It’s purpose-built for heavy equipment, which means it can handle film production without breaking a sweat.
Bigfoot’s Agassiz Storage Yard checked every box the production needed, and then some:
Security Infrastructure:
8-foot fencing topped with razor wire sends a clear message
24/7 camera surveillance system
Monitored access control means the facility knows who’s coming and going
Operational Advantages:
Level, gravel surface solid enough for the heaviest trucks
Open rectangular layout with no weird corners or obstacles to navigate around
Zoned M1 for industrial use – staging operations are exactly what it’s supposed to be used for
24/7 flexible access without restrictions
Strategic Location:
Right off Highway 1 at Bridal Falls, so cast and crew could get there easily
Close to primary filming locations
Far enough from residential areas that early morning and late-night activity wouldn’t cause problems with neighbors
Full utilities available on-site
For a production carrying equipment that can easily surpass hundreds of thousands of dollars, that peace of mind is priceless. The Bigfoot team worked closely with the production to adapt to daily load-ins, shifting needs, and short timelines. Their no-fuss approach was exactly what the crew needed.
How It Actually Worked
Once Netflix committed to the space, Bigfoot’s team worked with the production to configure the yard for their specific needs. Unlike other facilities that handed over keys and wished them luck, Bigfoot stayed involved to make sure everything ran smoothly.
Quantifiable Outcomes:
No security issues throughout the entire shoot
Uninterrupted access and uptime – no surprise access restrictions
Cost savings vs. comparable sites
Full 24/7 access that helped prevent any production downtime
Production Impact:
Bigfoot’s storage yard and facility allowed the team to safely store gear onsite overnight, cutting down on daily transport and setup time. The production crew could focus on making the movie instead of worrying about logistics. No complaints from property managers about noise or activity levels, no last-minute changes to the rules.
When your daily operations can cost thousands if something goes wrong, that kind of reliability is worth its weight in gold.
Client Feedback
“Bigfoot was very accommodating, easy-going, no troubles, and at a good price.” — Adam Doonanco, Assistant Location Manager
That might sound like faint praise, but in the film industry, “no troubles” is high praise indeed. Location managers deal with prima donna property owners, unexpected restrictions, and surprise costs all the time. Finding a partner that delivers what they promise, when they promise it, at the price they quoted, is rarer than you might think.
The Bigfoot team understood that film productions operate differently than regular businesses. They didn’t try to force Hollywood to conform to their usual procedures – they adapted their procedures to make the production work. The Wrong Paris production team found Bigfoot’s Storage Yard a rare combination of clean, spacious, accessible, secure, flexible and cost-effective.
Key Success Factors
What Made the Difference:
Security that met Netflix’s high standards
Operations that flexed with changing daily demands
Competitive pricing compared to other options in the Lower Mainland
No restrictions on access hours or workflow
Industry Insight:
Film productions require specialized staging solutions that standard commercial properties can’t provide. Bigfoot’s industrial background meant they understood the operational demands without requiring extensive education or accommodation negotiations.
Why This Matters Beyond One Movie
The BC film industry brings serious money into the province – we’re talking billions of dollars annually. But productions have options, and if the infrastructure isn’t there to support them, they’ll take their business elsewhere.
The success of “The Wrong Paris” highlights a bigger opportunity: industrial yards like Bigfoot’s are ideal staging partners for film productions in BC. With more productions choosing regional locations, having access to experienced, flexible staging partners is critical.
Facilities like Bigfoot’s storage yard prove that BC communities can accommodate major productions without compromising their own operations. The yard continues to serve its regular industrial customers while also being available for film work when needed.
For Netflix, “The Wrong Paris” got made on schedule and on budget, with one less headache for the production team to manage. For Bigfoot, it opened up a new market segment that complements their existing crane and storage business.
The Bigger Picture
Film productions are essentially temporary industrial operations that need all the same things any industrial business needs – secure space, reliable access, professional service, and fair pricing. The difference is they need it all set up quickly and they need it to work perfectly from day one.
What future productions should look for:
Secure, accessible yards with industrial zoning
Partners who understand film production needs
Space that adapts to daily changes without added costs or complications
Bigfoot Crane Company’s approach – treating film production like any other professional customer while understanding their unique requirements – is exactly what the industry needs more of across BC.
About Bigfoot Crane Company’s Storage Solutions
Located in Agassiz just minutes off Highway 1 at Bridal Falls, Bigfoot Crane Company’s storage facility offers short to long-term leasing for 1-6 acres. With level gravel surfaces, comprehensive security, and industrial zoning, the facility serves crane storage, high-value product storage, and specialized applications like film production staging.
Available Services:
Individual fenced areas
Full power and utilities access
24/7 security monitoring
Flexible access arrangements
Heavy equipment support
Email if you need storage that actually works the way you need it to work.
