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BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA A WORLD-CLASS CREATIVE CENTRE
FOR GLOBAL CONTENT PRODUCTION
British Columbia has earned its
reputation as one of the world’s
leading creative centres for
motion picture production with
a long history of producing
feature films, television series,
documentaries, animation and
commercials.
When you take a closer look at
the advantages BC offers, it’s no
wonder we’ve grown to become
one of the largest and most
popular full-service production
centres in North America.
If you’re thinking of us for your
next project, talk to the industry
experts at Creative BC first. We’re
here to support you during every
stage of your production.
TOP LEFT: CHAPPIE, COLUMBIA PICTURES
TOP RIGHT: ARCTIC AIR, OMNIFILM ENTERTAINMENT
MIDDLE: 50 SHADES OF GREY, UNIVERSAL/FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT
BOTTOM LEFT: DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES, 20TH CENTURY FOX
BOTTOM RIGHT: ENDANGERED SPECIES, DHX MEDIA
SPOTLIGHTBritish ColumbiaFeature Films, Television Series and Pilots,
Lifestyle TV, Documentaries, Shorts, Cartoons,
Interactive Media – you name it, BC’s creative
sector has done it. Here’s a few of our many
recent accomplishments:
Continuum and Olympus, Reunion Pictures, a Thunderbird Company
Motive Season 3, Lark Productions
Arctic Air and Jade Fever, Omnifilm Entertainment
Once Upon a Time, ABC
Tomorrowland, Walt Disney Motion Pictures
Chappie, Columbia Pictures
50 Shades of Grey, Universal/Focus Features
The Age of Adaline, Lionsgate/Lakeshore Entertainment
Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas, Lifetime/Lighthouse Pictures
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, 20th Century Fox
Arrow Season 3, Warner Bros. Television
The Liquidator, Anaïd Productions
Cold Water Cowboys and Timber Kings, Paperny Entertainment
Rocket Monkeys and Pirate Express, Atomic Cartoons
The Prophet, Bardel Entertainment
Endangered Species and Slugterra, DHX Media
Guardians of the Galaxy, Sony Pictures Imageworks
Spiderman, Rainmaker Entertainment
“Omnifilm Entertainment is proud to be part
of the strong group of independent TV and
film production companies headquartered
in BC. We develop, produce and distribute
hundreds of hours of high-budget
documentary and scripted TV series to
audiences worldwide. BC’s competitive
provincial tax credit programs, deep pool
of world-class crews and performers and
exceptional range of locations are all key
factors in our success.”
Brian Hamilton Principal and Executive Producer, Omnifilm Entertainment Past Chair, Canadian Media Production Association, BC Branch
AIR
THE BC ADVANTAGE
OUTSTANDING AND ESTABLISHED INFRASTRUCTURE
With more than 60 world-class studios,
BC can service up to 40 productions
simultaneously and has the capacity to
meet the needs of all sizes of productions.
Metro Vancouver alone has over one
million square feet of studio space.
COMPETITIVE, EASY-TO-ACCESS AND RELIABLE PROVINCIAL TAX CREDIT PROGRAMS
The BC Government offers tax credit
programs which provide exceptional cost
savings to domestic and international
producers who do production, visual
effects, animation and post-production
work in BC.
STRATEGICALLY LOCATED CLOSE TO HOLLYWOOD
Our location on Canada’s west coast
places us in the same time zone and only
2.5 hours by air to Los Angeles, making BC
an ideal location for US studios,
independent production companies
and networks to do business.
A WORLD OF LOOKSTM IN LOCATIONS
BC has some of the world’s most diverse
and spectacular scenery and an abundance
of urban and rural locations. From secluded
beaches, coastal rainforests and majestic
mountains to cosmopolitan cities or
historic rural towns, BC has the perfect
location for your project.
FULL-SERVICE PRODUCTION CENTRE WITH A HIGHLY SKILLED LABOUR FORCE
With a skilled labour force of 25,000 people,
and a track record of success developed
from over 40 years of motion picture
production experience, BC is well-known
and respected for producing quality work
– on time and on budget.
ACCOMPLISHED BC-BASED PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Our local industry is highly experienced
with co-productions, co-financing and
servicing agreements and has developed,
produced and distributed a wide range
of content including motion pictures,
documentaries and scripted TV series
to audiences worldwide.
GLOBAL CENTRE FOR ANIMATION, VISUAL EFFECTS AND POST-PRODUCTION
BC offers state-of-the art facilities and
exceptional talent for visual effects
and animation and is home to major
international firms. Merging technology
and imagination, BC is now a global leader
in digital production and processing.
DYNAMIC MUSIC SECTOR
As Canada’s third largest music centre,
BC offers a diverse pool of songwriters
and artists who can create and perform
all genres of music. We also have world-
class recording studios that can be used
for film shoots and soundtracks.
EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY OF LIFE AND LIVABILITY
Our welcoming communities, mild climate
suitable for year-round filming, diverse
recreational activities, multiculturalism and
high quality of living all make BC a preferred
destination for motion picture production.
Vancouver is consistently rated as one of the
most livable and greenest cities in the world.
MERCER QUALITY OF LIVING SURVEY 2014, ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT’S GLOBAL LIVABILITY RANKING 2014 AND GLOBAL GREEN ECONOMY INDEX 2014
“Vancouver has developed into a
world-class centre for visual effects
and animation productions. It
offers an attractive lifestyle for
artists in a robust business climate.
Expanding our headquarters in
Vancouver will allow us to deliver
visual effects of the highest caliber
and value to our clients.”
Randy Lake Executive Vice-President & General Manager, Digital Production Services, Sony Pictures Imageworks
CREATIVE BC
Creative BC is a non-profit agency created by the
Government of British Columbia to support and
market BC’s creative sector which includes motion
picture, interactive media, music, book and magazine
publishing industries.
The agency, which combines the services of the BC
Film Commission and BC Film + Media, streamlines
support for the motion picture industry, making it
easier to meet your production needs. Our team of
industry experts are here to assist with the
following programs and services:
BC Tax Credits. We administer the Government of
BC’s Production Services and Film Incentive BC tax
credit programs and can answer any questions you
have regarding these and other tax incentive
programs. Our tax credit team is highly regarded by
our clients for their level of customer service and
expertise.
Location Services. We provide customized location
packages based on our extensive location library as
well as scouting and surveys to help provide the best
locations. Our team can also put you in touch with
our network of regional and municipal permitting
offices which are located throughout the province.
Location Library. Our online library features over
20,000 locations (400,000 images) that can replicate
virtually any geographical setting and climate. We’ve
made it easy for you to search online for the type of
location you want, such as cities, towns, forests,
mountains, oceans and rangeland, as well as find out
which areas are eligible for additional regional and
distant location tax credits.
Community Support. Our expert team can help
mediate issues and also refer you to a wealth of
resources such as permitting agencies, studios,
production facilities and government.
Development and Export Marketing. We administer
a series of programs designed to encourage industry
growth and to assist BC-based companies to create
new content and to distribute their products to
global markets.
creativebc.comVISIT US AT:
@CREATIVEBCS
HECTOR AND THE SEARCH FOR HAPPINESS, SCREEN
SIREN PICTURES INCCONTINUUM, REUNION PICTURES, A THUNDERBIRD COMPANY
Producers can access a variety of provincial and federal tax credit
programs that provide strong financial advantages to choosing
BC for their project. If eligible, these credits can be combined
providing exceptional cost-savings and value for the producer’s
dollar. The BC Government expanded its DAVE tax credit to
EXCEPTIONAL TAX CREDITS INCENTIVES NEW FOR 2015: 17.5% DAVE TAX CREDIT EXTENDED TO INCLUDE POST-PRODUCTION WORK!
include eligible post-production activities for films that start
principal photography as of March 1, 2015. Together, these tax
credits make BC one of the most competitive jurisdictions in the
world for physical production, digital animation, visual effects
and now – post-production.
1. PRODUCTION SERVICES TAX CREDIT (PSTC)
The PSTC is available to both domestic and international producers and has no Canadian content requirements.
PSTC TAX CREDIT VALUE
Basic tax credit 33%
Regional tax credit 6%
Distant Location tax credit 6%
DAVE tax credit 17.5%
BRITISH COLUMBIA TAX CREDIT PROGRAMS
CANADIAN TAX CREDIT PROGRAMS
The Government of Canada also offers two federal tax credit
programs for film and video production which provide an
additional tax credit of 16% for service productions shooting or
completing post-production in Canada and 25% for domestic
productions on the Canadian labour costs. These programs are
co-administered by the Canadian Audio-Visual Certification
Office (CAVCO) and the Canada Revenue Agency. For more
information, visit www.pch.gc.ca and search “CAVCO.”
BC TAX CREDIT DEFINITIONS
Basic tax credit This credit applies to the qualified BC labour costs of the production.
Regional tax credit This credit applies to BC labour costs associated with principal photography that is conducted
outside of the designated Vancouver area; e.g. in nearby communities such as Maple Ridge or
Langley. This credit must be accessed with the Basic tax credit.
Distant Location Regional
tax credit
This credit applies to BC labour costs associated with principal photography that is conducted in
distant locations; e.g. north of Whistler, east of Hope or on Vancouver Island. This credit must be
accessed with the Basic and Regional tax credits.
Training tax credit This credit applies to a BC-based individual registered in an approved training program. The tax
credit is capped at 3% of the corporation’s qualified BC labour costs and must be accessed with the
Basic tax credit.
Digital Animation, Visual
Effects and Post-Production
(DAVE) tax credit
This credit applies to BC labour costs directly related to digital animation, visual effects and
eligible post-production work. This credit must be accessed with the Basic tax credit.
2. FILM INCENTIVE BC (FIBC)
The FIBC is available for domestic productions that are Canadian owned and controlled and have qualifying levels of Canadian content.
FIBC TAX CREDIT VALUE
Basic tax credit 35%
Regional tax credit 12.5%
Distant Location tax credit 6%
Training tax credit 30%
DAVE tax credit 17.5%
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