Regional Tourism Organization 9 (RTO 9) is seeking experienced video production and creative teams to help tell the story of South Eastern Ontario as a vibrant, four-season travel region made up of distinctive communities, landscapes, and experiences.
From waterfront towns and historic cities to rural escapes and cultural corridors, South Eastern Ontario offers a depth of stories waiting to be told. Through this RFP, RTO 9 is inviting creative partners who are passionate about championing tourism, elevating place-based storytelling, and translating the character of destinations into emotionally engaging visual narratives that inspire travel.
This project will produce a cohesive suite of destination marketing videos that celebrate both the individuality of each destination and the collective strength of the region as a whole.
Project Overview
The successful proponent will produce:
- 11 thirty-second destination-specific videos
- 1 sixty-second regional video featuring all destinations, to be used as the primary homepage header video on SouthEasternOntario.ca
The videos will blend curated existing visual assets from RTO 9’s CrowdRiff library with newly captured footage to ensure seasonal representation, creative cohesion, and strong brand alignment. The priority of this work is inspirational storytelling and long-term brand building.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is well-suited to creative teams who:
- Specialize in destination, tourism, or lifestyle storytelling
- Bring a strong cinematic eye and narrative sensibility to short-form video
- Are experienced in multi-location production and collaboration
- Can balance a consistent visual identity with the unique personality of each place
RTO 9 welcomes creative ideas and recommendations that add value and enhance the overall impact of the project.
Key Dates
- February 11, 2026: RFP released
- March 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST: Deadline for questions
- March 9, 2026: Responses to questions issued
- March 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST: Proposal submission deadline
- Week of March 16, 2026: Proposals reviewed
- Contract award and project kickoff: To be determined
Full project details, submission requirements, and technical specifications are available in the complete RFP document linked below.
For project-specific questions, please contact Bonnie Ruddock, Executive Director, RTO 9 - bruddock@region9tourism.ca
