Filming in Canada means having many resources to help you achieve your goals and bring your vision to life.
FILMING IN CANADA
BIG BENEFITS AND ADVANTAGES.
Here’s an overview of what Canada has to offer:
- Treaties or coproduction agreements in place with nearly 60 countries
- Access to public funding
- Access to various tax credits
- A large pool of world-renowned creators and technicians
- Unique locations and landscapes that change with the seasons
- The possibility of working in English or French, the country’s two official languages
Public funding, credits and certification
Canada offers several incentive for productions carried out on its territory. Some are regulated federally while others are regulated by province-specific bodies.
Key office federal government
Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office
CAVCO works with the Canada Revenue Agency to administer two federal tax credits: the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program and the Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit program.
En savoir plusCanadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
The CRTC is the administrative tribunal that governs Canadian communication systems. They offer resources to help with the funding and creation of Canadian content.
En savoir pluscultural institutions
Funding agencies
The specificities of the tax credits offered in Canada are regulated by province-specific bodies.
shooting locations
From breathtaking mountain ranges and seascapes to urban skylines that touch the clouds, Canada’s wide open and waiting for you.
4 seasons + 10 provinces + 3 territories = exceptional locations
Here’s some key resources that offer advantages to discover.
local experts ready to offer you their support.
Working with Canada: easy peasy
The Canadian audiovisual industry is rich in resources that stretch beyond its renowned landscapes. Various types of support are available to foreign partners who are looking for collaboration to bring their film project to fruition. Here are a few relevant resources.