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  • General Questions

    Are non-BC resident individuals or companies eligible for Creative BC programs?

    Creative BC funding programs require that the applicant is a resident of British Columbia, and/or that the applicant company is BC owned and controlled. However, as a Canadian or international producer, you can partner with BC resident filmmakers in an international treaty or inter-provincial co-production, and access Creative BC funding. These projects are also eligible for the domestic tax incentive, Film Incentive BC (FIBC).

    Please contact our office with any questions regarding eligibility and co-production. Companies interested in shooting their project in British Columbia may be able to access the Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC), which is a labour based tax incentive that offers refundable tax credits based on eligible BC labour costs. More information on the PSTC can be found in the "Tax Credits" section of the website.

    Does Creative BC offer production or completion financing?

    At this time, Creative BC does not provide production or completion financing. The Society offers development, marketing, and professional skills development programs. Follow the program tabs along the side for further information about each of our programs.

  • Amplify BC
    Announced in March of 2018, Amplify BC supports the province's music industry with four new programs.
  • BC Music Fund
    Supporting BC musicians, live music presenters, music companies, and the full diversity of BC’s music industry.
  • Industry Initiatives
    Supporting industry events and initiatives that promote and build the capacity of BC's film, television, digital and interactive media and publishing industries.
  • Project + Market Development
    Assisting BC based producers of television, film and digital and interactive media to develop new creative content as well as sell, license and distribute their products internationally.
  • Skills Development
    Provides scholarships and funding to support the skills development of British Columbians pursuing careers in film, television and digital media. Administers the MPPIA Short Film Award.
  • Tax Credits
    Administering the provincial government's tax credit programs for film and television production including digital animation, visual effects and post- production in BC.
  • Respectful Workplace Fund
    The Diversity, Gender Parity & Respectful Workplace Fund supports initiatives that create & maintain respectful, diverse & safe work environments in BC’s Creative Sector.
  • International Initiatives
    Bringing the world to BC and BC to the world, our international initiatives pursue opportunities for collaboration with international partners.