Film in BC
A Premier Full-Service Centre for Global Screen Production
Our best-in-class, Pacific Time, script-to-screen motion picture industry services are united and proven in the business of creativity.
From live action and virtual, to animation, vfx, and post production, the province is North America’s third-largest foreign location film centre.
From cutting-edge infrastructure to competitive and dependable tax incentives, and dynamic, experienced cast and crew, B.C. is just a three-hour flight from Los Angeles. Its on-time, on-budget advantage and production services have been accessibly centralized since 1978 within the BC Film Commission.
We’re Here for You
Access our concierge-style film production services for producers, execs, crews, and creatives. It’s easy doing business with the BC Film Commission as your partner.
Book a FAM Tour
Contact us for a FAM tour across live action, virtual, animation, vfx, and post production capabilities.
2.5M sq. ft. in Stage and Studio Space
Stage and studio space management matrix with up-to-the-minute availabilities across B.C.’s 2.5M+ sq. ft.
Custom Matchmaking Services
Expert location services for all large and small film production needs.
Use our Locations Library
Thousands of locations across B.C. with A World of Looks™.
Production-Friendly Communities
Permits, contacts, and best practices from our 22 municipal film offices.
Access 100s of Vendors
More than 250+ expert vendors and suppliers for every need.
Hire Talent
From seasoned cast and crew experts to workforce development programs.
Go Green
A leader in environmentally sustainable production through the industry’s Reel Green™ initiative.
Explore our Regions
Discover dynamic filming jurisdictions across the province with expertise from our regions.
Animation
A world-class hub of animators, artists, and storytellers bringing characters and worlds to life.
Visual Effects
Award-winning creative technologists who transform the impossible into reality, frame by frame, for the largest productions in the world.
Post Production
From editors and colourists to sound designers, our post production artists shape the final look and feel of the world’s most celebrated productions.
Tax Credit Incentives
British Columbia is among the most competitive jurisdictions in the world for physical production, digital animation, visual effects, and post production activities.
B.C.’s film industry thrives on government incentives and support administered through Creative BC. The province offers competitive, labour-based tax credits to attract both foreign and domestic productions. Combined with a business-friendly location policy, these programs demonstrate the government’s commitment to growing the industry.
- No production cap
- No corporate cap
- No annual cap
- No sunset date
- No B.C. spend limit under PSTC
- Bonus incentive for digital animation, VFX, and post production activities
- Bonus incentives for filming and animation in remote locations
NEW RATES
Production Services
International Projects
Basic 36%
Major Production 2%
Regional 6%
Distant Location 6%
DAVE 16%
NEW RATES
Film Incentive BC
B.C.-based Canadian-Owned and Controlled IP
Basic 40%
Regional Tax Credit 12.5%
Distant Location 6%
DAVE 16%
Training 30%
Scriptwriting 35%
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Katharine Pavoni
Deputy Director, BC Film Commission
Marnie Gee
BC Film Commissioner
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