Domestic Motion Picture Programs
| Program | Description | Open | Close |
| Equity + Emerging Development | Provides direct and targeted support to projects in development from under-represented groups through different program streams to ensure intersectional support across all phases of a project, genres, and formats. | Oct 29, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Screen BC Short Film Award | This award supports an emerging filmmaker to develop their directing career by realizing a unique creative vision in a short film project. | Aug 25, 2025 | Sept 15, 2025 |
| Production Program | Provides financial support to B.C.-based independent creators in the production of commercially ready and market-viable longer-form motion picture projects. | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Project Development | Enables B.C.-owned and controlled production companies to build on development commitments secured from broadcasters, distributors, and funding agencies. | May 29, 2025 | Rolling |
| Slate Development | Supports a company's growth of mid-level and experienced B.C.-based production companies. | July 16, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 |
Motion Picture Co-Production
Canada is a valuable partner in co-production, holding bi-lateral agreements with close to 60 countries.
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Resources
Funding Program Recipients
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Motion Picture Tax Credits
View the Province of British Columbia’s tax credit incentives administered by Creative BC.
BC Film Commission
Services for every aspect of motion picture production in B.C. from locations, to liaising, resources and more.
B.C.’s national initiative to unite and champion environmental sustainability as the future of filmmaking.
Championing a dynamic motion picture workforce in B.C. that is equitable, diverse, and inclusive.
