Levis faces Quebec City across the river and costs considerably less to operate in. For a creator that is not a compromise, it is a structural advantage.

Serving Quebec City without paying for it

The ferry and the bridges make the capital a twenty minute trip. Clients in Quebec City pay capital rates and rarely care where the file was edited, so a creator based in Levis keeps the same revenue with a lower cost base.

The local economy is industrial

Shipyards, a major financial cooperative, manufacturing and logistics. These are not lifestyle clients, they are organisations that need recruitment video, internal communication and supplier material, and almost nobody local is offering it.

Space is the real asset

Filming a large product, a vehicle or anything that needs room is genuinely difficult in the old city. Having a garage, a yard or a basement with height is a service Quebec City creators cannot match, and it is worth naming explicitly when pitching.

French is the working language

Levis operates almost entirely in French, and Quebec advertising language requirements apply. A creator here works in French by default and adds English as an export skill, which is the reverse of the situation in most of the country.

Building the client list

Start with the industrial parks and the commercial strips rather than with consumer brands. The businesses here have budgets, no video and no competing suppliers, which is the easiest combination a creator can find.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I serve Quebec City from Levis?

Yes, it is a twenty minute trip.

What kind of clients are here?

Industrial, financial and logistics.

What is the local advantage?

Space to film that the old city lacks.

What is the working language?

French, with English as an export skill.