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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British Columbia at Annecy International Animation Film Market 2024
British Columbia is one of North America’s largest, full-service motion picture production hubs. The industry is proud of its international reputation for collaboration and proven track record of providing exceptional value. B.C. offers a full spectrum of world-class talent, locations, services, and facilities. From pre-production through to post production, clients return to B.C. for creative excellence.
Film + TV Stats in B.C.
• $3.3B est. total B.C. production spend on 494 shows in 2022
• 99,682 est. people including freelancers
• 2.5Mft² stage and studio space
• 200+ producers
• 150+ expert industry supply companies
• 130+ animation, VFX, post production companies
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• Creative BC Industry Insights and Supports
• World-Class Service
• Inclusive Career Pathways
• Climate Action
• 8 Regional Film Commissions
• Financial Incentives
• Funding Programs
• Co-Production Opportunities with over 60 countries
Delegates present at Annecy International Animation Film Market from British Columbia
Next Pixel Entertainment- Nitin Singh
Slap Happy Cartoons Inc. – Greg Sullivan
Cloudrise Pictures Ltd. – Denver Jackson
Azar Animation Studio – Davoud Ashrafi
Wildermage Games Inc. – Jericca Cleland
Creative BC is supporting this delegation via the Passport to Markets program. Learn more here.
Contact: media@creativebc.com
Land Acknowledgement
Our motion picture industry gratefully acknowledges the lands, languages and cultures of the 34 First Nations that are Indigenous to what is now called British Columbia. Visit native-land.ca to learn about your home on native land and how we in the industry can follow On-Screen Protocols and Pathways.
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