BC Motion Picture Tax Credits

SYNOPSIS

Discover the financial advantages of filming and producing in Kelowna, British Columbia, with the province’s competitive Motion Picture Tax Credits. Leveraging the Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC) and Film Incentive BC (FIBC), productions can significantly reduce costs while enjoying Kelowna Film Studios' state-of-the-art facilities.

INTERNATIONAL (PSTC)

Secure a 40% tax credit on qualifying BC labour expenses by filming in Kelowna—12% more than in Vancouver.

That’s an additional $12,000 in tax credits on every $100,000 spent in BC.

Benefit from uncapped credits, applicable to a wide range of productions, including film, television, and animation.

NATIONAL (FIBC)

Secure a 53.5% tax credit on qualifying BC labour expenses by filming in Kelowna—18.5% more than in Vancouver.

That’s an additional $18,500 in tax credits on every $100,000 spent in BC.

A tax credit of 35% is available when you hire a BC-based scriptwriter.

POST-PRODUCTION

Opt for post-production in Kelowna to enjoy a 16% tax credit on post-production activities, from animation and VFX to sound design and editing.