Manitoba's television and film industry is gearing up for a busy summer season after being halted for nearly three months due to COVID-19.

As part of the province's second phase of economic reopening, film and television production was given the green light June 1.

"We're looking to do it safely," Manitoba Film and Music's Rachel Rusen told 680 CJOB.

However, the provincially-funded corporation meant to bolster the film and music industries says Manitoba will weather the storm.

Manitoba's film industry is experiencing a boom, thanks to historic relationship and a provincial tax credit for production companies