Construction is underway on Canadore College’s new post-production facility.

On top of educational uses, the 2,500 square foot facility will be available to the film industry too.

Work on the facility, which includes a specialized post-production theatre, office space and a 24-seat computer lab, is expected to be complete this fall.

Once finished, Canadore will be the first college in Canada equipped with Dolby Atmos for re-recording mixing and playback.

Officials say the award-winning technology breathes life into storytelling by allowing sounds to play anywhere in the theatre, including overhead, to make audiences feel like they’re inside the movie.

“Combined with our new post-production program running this fall, the Dolby Atmos enabled studio will provide students with tools that give them the creative freedom to create mixes that are more immersive and life-like,” said Yura Monestime, associate dean of media, design and dramatic arts. “The unique blend of applied and experiential learning opportunities will enrich the entire learning process and is unique in Canada.”

The college says the film industry brings millions of dollars in revenue to northern Ontario economies through services such as accommodation, security, transportation, catering and equipment rentals.

“Every $1 million of film and television production generates 21 full-time direct and associated jobs,” said Monestime. “We are training the next wave of film crews on top-of-the line industry equipment under the guidance and mentorship of industry experts. Our grads know how to hit the ground running.”

There are only nine spots left in Canadore’s inaugural intake of the post-production graduate certificate.