Where was The Birthday Wish filmed? Filming location of Hallmark's romantic comedy, explored

The Birthday Wish was directed by Peter DeLuise. (Image via Primevideo)
The Birthday Wish was directed by Peter DeLuise. (Image via Primevideo)

The Birthday Wish is all about planning where the lead Jessy Schram, who plays Gwen Turner, has planned out a range of aspects in her life as she is growing up. But it is also about the disappointments that some have alongside expectations that don't come to fruition for that matter.

Peter DeLuise has directed the film, which interestingly is about a director only, and the story is written by Julie Sherman Wolfe who is known for One Royal Holiday, Field Day, Hanukkah on the Rocks, and more. Other than Jessy, the film stars Marcus Rosner as Alex and Luke Macfarlane as Dave Mcgee.

As for the filming is concerned, it was shot in the regions of British Columbia which is known for movies like Jim Carrey's Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, Andy Serkis' Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Chris Pratt's Jurassic World Dominion, and more.


The Birthday Wish was shot in British Columbia

Different regions from British Columbia were chosen for filming the movie, which reportedly began in November 2016 and was finished in the same month. Most of it happened in Metro Vancouver, where exteriors were shot around 2900 272 St., Aldergrove, as per the details listed on IMDb.

Lower Mainland was involved too, which is comprised of the regional districts of Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley. While the former represents Greater Vancouver's metropolitan region, the latter includes Fraser-Cheam Regional District and Central Fraser Valley Regional District.

Vancouver is known for its scenic beauty, which transforms into something unique with every new season, becoming a visual treat for the eyes. Other than The Birthday Wish, movies shot in this particular region include 2012, The Adam Project, Antlers, and more. All three Deadpool films have featured it too.

Given that The Birthday Wish was shot during November, fans won't see much extreme weather. This is a time for the fall season and temperatures are mild, giving the region a pleasant feel and a perfect set-up for a rom-com like this.


Production details around The Birthday Wish explored

The film is presented by Hallmark Channel, which is owned by Hallmark Media. It usually makes family-friendly movies such as The Birthday Wish but is not limited by the theme and has a range of it from holiday-themed films to westerns. It usually features the same actors and actresses who have appeared in the television network's movies.

Another production company involved here remains Front Street Pictures, which has produced over 400 films, usually Christmas-themed, which is also something Hallmark Channel is known for. A few of their works have also made it to the Emmys, as their official website claims.

Corus Studios, which is a subsidiary of Corus Entertainment, also helped in producing the film. Other entities involved in the production were Candle Road Productions, Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, Province of British Columbia Film Incentive BC, Side Street Post, and more.

Apart from the actor in the lead mentioned in the beginning, here are the members involved in The Birthday Wish:

  • Lukie Macfarlane as Dave McGee
  • Yvonne Chapman as Mia
  • Barbara Pollard as Katherine Turner
  • David James Lewis as Bruce
  • Derek Green as Charles
  • Cardi Wong as Greg
  • Manoj Sood as Optometrist
  • Drew Ray Tanner as Kian

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Edited by Amey Mirashi
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