Film Office & Commission
Kootenay Film Commission (Kootenay Regional Film Commission)
Regional film commission for the Kootenay/Columbia region of British Columbia, operated as a partnership between the Nelson Civic Theatre Society and Kootenay Rockies Tourism with oversight from Creative BC. Supports productions with locations, permitting guidance, and connections to local crew, equipment rentals, and services through its Kootenay Screen Based Industry initiative.
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 & comparisonThe commission's own site does not detail incentives, but productions shooting in the Kootenay region qualify for British Columbia's provincial film tax credits (Film Incentive BC / Production Services Tax Credit) administered through Creative BC, plus the federal credits.
Official incentive details