A Disney Television Studios pilot is set to film at Minaty Bay in Area D on May 19-20, according to a notice from the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District.
Stage 49 Ltd. will shoot exterior daytime scenes at the Minaty Bay waterfront site at 27154 Sea to Sky Highway for a production called Alphabet Soup. A crew of 100-120 people is expected on site, with parking at the Minaty Bay lot.
Filming is scheduled each day from 7 am to 10 pm. According to the notice, shooting will take place on the waterfront side of the property. A controlled explosion is planned on May 20. The fire department will be on site throughout filming, along with a Qualified Environmental Professional to oversee operations. Propane will be used for the sequence, stored in provincially and federally regulated tanks, though atmospheric smoke may be visible in the area.
According to the notice, the explosive products used are standard to the entertainment industry and are designed for use in close proximity to cast and crew, leaving no residue.
