Film Office & Commission
Calgary Film Commission (Calgary Economic Development)
The Calgary Film Commission operates within Calgary Economic Development as a complimentary full-service agency for productions shooting in the Calgary region. It provides strategic guidance and concierge support across locations, permits, crew and incentives, working alongside the City of Calgary's Film Friendly program.
Filming incentives
- Rate
- 22-30% refundable tax credit
- Credit type
- Refundable Tax Credit
- Min. spend
- CAD 500,000
Figures describe the Alberta program, not this office. Incentive terms change with legislation: confirm current rates, caps, and eligibility with the office before budgeting.
Checked against official sources 23 July 2026
Full Alberta incentive breakdown, estimator & comparisonPromotes Alberta's uncapped 22-30% refundable Film and Television Tax Credit, stackable with the federal Canadian production tax credits (up to 25% on labour). Also references the Alberta Media Fund and the federal Production Services Tax Credit (16% on labour).
Official incentive details