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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Telefilm introduced sustainability plans in 2022 as part of its eco-responsibility action plan, but they were considered optional until now. A sustainability plan template is available on the Telefilm website. It is “designed to encourage production teams to think about their potential environmental impacts, raise awareness of issues and solutions, and empower productions to implement best practices.”
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