Frequently Asked Questions

Wiseacre is a film and television production services company.  It is a subsidiary of Take 5 Productions and Whizbang Films and provides production support to projects looking to film in Canada.

Wiseacre was established with a vision to fill a gap in the Film and TV industry in Canada by creating a full-service, all-in-one production hub to provide comprehensive support and services, delivering top-tier solutions for creating exceptional television shows and films.

Wiseacre’s parent companies, Whizbang Films and Take 5 Productions, are located at 74 Jutland Rd, Toronto.

Wiseacre Rentals is located at 55 Jutland Rd.

Wiseacre offers a wide breadth of services, designed to handle every aspect of production including extensive costume and prop rentals, flexible studio space leases, and expert management and personnel services.

Through Wiseacre’s exceptional suite of services, we ensure every aspect of your project is handled with the utmost care and attention, bringing your vision to life with extraordinary results.

Wiseacre offers numerous versatile facilities with multiple stages and warehouses available for lease across the Greater Toronto Area. Our studios and support space come in various sizes, ranging up to 58,300 sq.ft. of studio space and 20,400 sq.ft. of office and support space, and boast distinct features, ensuring a seamless production site experience.

In addition, Wiseacre controls the largest AR Wall in Canada at their Wilkinson Facility. Check out our studio rental page for more information on the unique features and amenities offered at each facility.

Wiseacre’s costume and prop rental service offers a conveniently located and curated selection of assets, including props, set dressing, and costumes. With our extensive catalogue, we are able to help clients realise their creative vision while committing to sustainability through up-cycling.

For more information on our available catalogue, please visit our costume and rentals page.

Wiseacre, supported by its parent companies, provides extensive production services bolstered by a highly skilled team of studio managers, production personnel, post-production accountants, HR professionals, and business affairs experts.

This includes strategically advising on hiring the highest level of film techs and artists available working in all the unions in Canada, ensuring that every project is supported by a top-tier team, guaranteeing success at every step of the production process.

Yes, Wiseacre is fully equipped to accommodate large-scale productions. With our extensive studio spaces, comprehensive range of services, and experienced team, we have the capacity and expertise to handle the most ambitious and demanding projects, and provide the resources necessary to bring your vision to life on a grand scale.

Large-scale productions Wiseacre has successfully executed include The Handmaid’s Tale, Star Trek: Discovery, Locke and Key, Vikings, and Star Trek: Strange New World.

Wiseacre’s services are available to industry professionals from TV, film, commercial, event and theatre productions.