Important Update to B.C.’s Motion Picture Tax Credit Programs On March 4, 2025, the Minister of Finance announced the following budget proposal to British Columbia’s Motion Picture Tax Credit Programs, subject to the approval of the legislature: Increase the Film...
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AFCI wrapped its 32nd annual Locations Show and Global Production & Finance Conference on April 8th in Burbank, CA. The three-day event featured a refreshed look, highlighting more than 80 exhibitors from more than 20 countries for the Locations Show. Creative BC was well-represented showcasing the diversity of locations around the province and highlighting our world class production centre.
On April 7th, as part of the AFCI’s new Finance Conference, the first ever Sustainability Panel: Think Global, Act Local – Talking Reel Green took place, sponsored by Creative BC, and supported by the Motion Picture Production Industry Association of BC and Western Economic Diversification Canada.
It was well attended and it was an enlightening session with valuable discussion focusing on best practices, incentives and engagement at the local level and how this strengthens the sustainable production movement globally.
Coordinated by Julie Bernard (Creative BC) and moderated by Zena Harris (Green Spark Group) the panelists included:
List Day from FOX, Mike Slavich from Warner Bros, Matthew Carlisle from Paramount & Emellie O’Brien from Earth Angel (NY).
View the AFCI Sustainability Session Video
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