The BC Film Commission at Creative BC delivers support and resources to both the motion picture industry and the communities, stakeholders and various partners that contribute to its longevity.
Supporting B.C. creators, entrepreneurs and companies with strategic investment to develop their projects, gain access to new markets, and build stronger global partnerships.
Motion Picture Tax Credits are labour-based refundable corporate Income tax credits designed to encourage film and television live-action, VFX, and animated productions in British Columbia.
Gain insight to B.C.’s creative sector comprised of original storytellers
Creative BC is an economic development agency supporting B.C.’s creative sector to reach its economic, social, environmental, and creative potential at home and globally.
Creative BC has updated its recommended timelines for submitting motion picture tax credit applications in response to the recent filing changes and queue volume. Production Services Tax Credit Applicants are
From October 11 to 15, 2026, British Columbia’s video game companies will participate in the Canadian Creative Industries Trade Mission to China, led by the Department of Canadian Heritage in
The CLMA released ‘Sound Check: Climate Risk and Resilience in Canada’s Live Music Sector,’ the national report on how climate change is affecting live music events across the country. Drawing
Vancouver, B.C. (October 1, 2026) – Today, Creative BC announces the 14 projects that will receive production and post production financing for their long-form scripted feature length films, documentaries, and
Experience an evening of orchestral and Persian music, poetry and vocal performance celebrating peace, unity and shared humanity, featuring the world premiere of Kambiz Roshanravan’s Ambassador of Peace.
Vancouver, B.C. (September 24, 2026) – Today, Creative BC announces 100 grants through the Demo Recording program (the Program), totalling $200,000 distributed to recipients across the province. The Program supports
New Sustainable Animation Toolkit includes North America’s first carbon calculator made specifically for unique animation pipelines, and a sustainable animation guide designed to help animation producers produce more sustainably September
Vancouver, B.C. (September 21, 2026) – Today, Creative BC announces 26 Amplify BC grants through the Business Foundations program (the Program), totalling $251,939 distributed to music and sound recording businesses
Creative BC provides statistics on film and television production in B.C. based on information that the agency collects as part of its administration of the Government of British Columbia’s motion
Returning to Surrey September 23–27, ISAFF 2026 explores this year’s theme, Dreamscapes, celebrating South Asian storytellers imagining new possibilities through film. Among this year’s programming are 13 short films from
Between October 10-13, 2026, our Canadian delegation will be heading to the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM), taking place during the 31st Busan International Film Festival — one of
The Live Music program supports B.C.-based live music events, creating engagement opportunities for audiences and artists. Join Creative BC staff and learn about this program. Get all the details about
