Film Office & Commission
City of Vancouver Film and Special Events Office
The City of Vancouver's Film and Special Events branch issues filming and photography permits and coordinates production activity on city streets and properties in one of North America's busiest production centres. A film and special events officer is assigned to each production; parks filming is handled separately by the Park Board.
Filming incentives
- Rate
- 36-40% provincial + 16% federal
- Credit type
- Refundable Tax Credit
- Min. spend
- None
Figures describe the British Columbia 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 British Columbia incentive breakdown, estimator & comparisonMunicipal film permitting office; it issues filming permits and coordinates use of city locations rather than offering financial incentives. Production tax credits for BC are administered provincially through Creative BC.