Canukr Studios which in the 1970s and 1980s produced films in Ukrainian, Urdu and English. It may be one of the best kept secrets in Mitchell’s Corners. The “ON AIR” sign and some film equipment are evidence of that time. A Kumo Jiu Jitsu school now occupies this site. One movie made in the studio was the 1970 production of “The Proud Rider”. Actors in the film included Art Hindle and members of Canada’s Satan’s Choice.

Outside the former Canukr Film studio, the building still maintains the rustic qualities of a barn. But once inside it is hard to believe that it was once occupied by cows and chickens.

The first floor of the two-storey building contains 12 rooms- which included work rooms, office, a conference room, a still-photography studio, an editing room and kitchen. The editing room was equipped to handle 16mm and 35 mm work. Also on the first floor was a 30 seat screening theatre with a 9-by-12-foot screen. Behind was a glassed-in projection room.

This former barn was once the site of Canukr Film Production Ltd. of Oshawa. Reputed as one of the best-equipped privately owned motion picture studios in Canada, it housed equipment for the production of 16 mm, 35 mm and sound films. In the 1960s and 1970s, Canukr Film Productions under the leadership of Walter Wasik produced films in Ukrainian, Urdu and English. One of the more well-known productions from this film studio is ‘The Proud Rider’ filmed in 1971. Well known Canadian actor Art Hindle, credited as Jeremy Kane in this film, stars as the main character Michael who wants to join the Satan’s Choice bike gang to make some easy money. The film also stars real members of the Satan’s Choice bike gang.

The property now houses a Kumo Jiu Jitsu school.