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Domestic Motion Picture Programs

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The Reel Focus BC and Domestic Motion Picture Fund programs support B.C content creators or B.C.-based production companies with financial support for development and production of B.C. owned and controlled IP.

Domestic Motion Picture Programs

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Equity + Emerging Development Program Provides direct and targeted support to projects in development from under-represented groups through different program streams to ensure intersectional support across all phases of a project, genres and formats. Spring 2024 TBD
MPPIA Short Film Award This award supports an emerging filmmaker to develop their directing career by realizing a unique creative vision in a short film project. Jul 20, 2023 Sept 22, 2023
Production Program Provides financial support to B.C.-based independent creators in the production of commercially ready and market-viable longer-form motion picture projects. January 16, 2024 February 20, 2024
Project Development Enables B.C.-owned and controlled production companies to build on development commitments secured from broadcasters, distributors and funding agencies. May 15, 2023 Mar 1, 2024
Rogers + Creative BC  Documentary + Factual Fund Encourages the development of motion picture projects in the documentary series and factual series formats. Supported by Rogers Group of Funds. December 18, 2023 January 26, 2024
Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Gives companies and creators financing assistance for early development work of a new project, or ‘next phase’ early development work of an existing project. Sept 7, 2023 Oct 19, 2023
Slate Development Program Supports a company's growth of mid-level and experienced B.C.-based production companies. February 5, 2024 March 4, 2024
Motion Picture Co-Production

Canada is a valuable partner in co-production, holding bi-lateral agreements with close to 60 countries.

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Past Programs

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Motion Picture Tax Credits

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Provincial Film Commission

Services for every aspect of motion picture production in B.C. from locations, to liaising, resources and more.

B.C.’s national initiative to unite and champion environmental sustainability as the future of filmmaking.

Championing a dynamic motion picture workforce in B.C. that is equitable, diverse, and inclusive.