Underwater Filming
Professional marine cinematography with certified dive teams across Canada.
Underwater filming captures imagery beneath the water's surface using specialized waterproof camera housings, lighting systems, and safety protocols. Canada offers remarkable range — British Columbia's emerald kelp forests rival the best in the world, the Great Lakes host some of the best-preserved freshwater shipwrecks on Earth at Fathom Five and Tobermory, and Atlantic Canada delivers dramatic cold-water marine life.
We coordinate underwater operations with certified commercial dive teams and cinema-grade equipment across Canada. Productions shoot on the BC Pacific coast, Fathom Five National Marine Park, Atlantic Canada, and Arctic waters. Our team handles Transport Canada Marine Safety coordination, Parks Canada permits at national marine parks, and logistics from Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal — with the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit available for qualifying spend.
Complete Underwater Services
From controlled pool environments to open ocean cinematography, we provide professional underwater filming with safety and quality as priorities.
Dive Cinematography
- • Open water filming
- • Reef & marine life
- • Shipwreck exploration
- • Deep water operations
- • Night diving
Pool & Tank
- • Controlled environments
- • Actor water work
- • Product photography
- • Split-level shots
- • Underwater sets
Equipment
- • Cinema camera housings
- • Underwater lighting
- • Communication systems
- • Monitors & playback
- • Specialty rigs
Safety & Coordination
- • Certified dive teams
- • Safety divers
- • Medical standby
- • Actor training
- • Risk assessment
Underwater Expertise
What cameras can you use underwater?
We operate professional underwater housings for cinema cameras including RED, ARRI, and Sony systems. We match camera and housing combinations to your resolution, frame rate, and image quality requirements.
Do you provide certified dive teams?
Yes, all our underwater crews are certified commercial divers with specific film production experience. Teams include underwater cinematographers, focus pullers, safety divers, and dive supervisors as required.
Can you film in pools and tanks?
Yes, we regularly work in controlled environments including swimming pools, purpose-built filming tanks, and studio water facilities. These controlled settings are ideal for actor work, product shots, and sequences requiring precise control.
What about actor safety underwater?
Actor safety is paramount. We provide safety divers, breathing apparatus for extended takes, pre-shoot training, and clear communication systems. Non-diving actors can achieve impressive underwater shots with proper support.
Where can you film in Canada?
We film throughout Canada—Pacific locations offer excellent visibility and marine life, Atlantic coasts provide dramatic environments, and various tank facilities offer controlled conditions. We'll recommend locations based on your creative needs.
How do you handle underwater communication?
We use professional underwater communication systems including through-water comms for diver coordination and surface-to-diver links. Directors can communicate with underwater crews and monitor shots in real-time.
Need Underwater Filming?
Tell us about your underwater requirements and we'll provide experienced dive teams.