Creative BC Society is British Columbia's creative-industries agency and home of the BC Film Commission, one of North America's largest production hubs. Administers BC's motion picture tax credits, provides film commission services (locations, community affairs, production support), and runs industry programs like Reel Green (sustainability) and Creative Pathways (workforce development). Maintains production services listings and an industry contacts knowledge hub at knowledgehub.creativebc.com.
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 & comparisonMotion Picture Tax Credits: labour-based refundable corporate income tax credits - Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC) and Film Incentive BC (FIBC) - for live-action, VFX and animation.
Official incentive details