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we are your

PARTNER
OF CHOICE.

Yukon

British Columbia

Northwest Territories

Alberta

Saskatchewan

Nunavut

Manitoba

Ontario

Québec

Newfoundland and Labrador

New Brunswick

Prince Edward Island

Nova Scotia

As we like to say:
choose the North

We think with our record of taking home some golden statuettes, we’re a pretty good choice! Canadian official coproductions have earned numerous prestigious awards—including Oscars^®—and have been selected by some of the world’s biggest festivals. This is just the beginning.

Also,
Becoming the first non-European country to join Eurimages shows that
we mean business up North.

Be part of a
coproduction of choice.

YOUR PARTNERS

Coproducing with Canada:
Easy peasy

A large pool of creators whose reputations are recognized worldwide
Four distinct seasons and infinite landscapes
A variety of cultural influences: from Indigenous to international communities
The opportunity to work in our two Official Languages: French and English
Concrete opportunities via Eurimages: Canada is one of two non-European member countries of the European fund
Public funding, and federal and provincial tax credits

Create with Canada!
An introduction to coproducing audiovisual content with Canada.

The 3 roads
to the North.

Official Coproductions

Your country has a coproduction treaty with Canada, so what are you waiting for? Working on an official coproduction with Canada means working with some of the most talented people in the business. For countries with official coproduction treaties, projects could include film, television, digital media projects, and more.

Ongoing federal support for official coproductions
Private and public discretionary funding
Access to Federal Canadian Content Tax Credits and Provincial Canadian Content or Services Tax Credit
Enhanced Canadian broadcast license fees
Continuously updated list of official treaties, connecting you with endless business opportunities

Each coproduction treaty specifies its own terms, as well as the minimum financial participation of the coproducers. The list of countries that have official audiovisual coproduction treaties with Canada is below.
All partners are required to participate creatively and technically.
All financing received from Canadian entities must prioritize Canadian expenditures.
Canada’s longstanding treaties generally require a minimal financial contribution of between 20% and 30%. Newer treaties offer lower minimum financial contribution thresholds, making them more competitive internationally.

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See if your country has an official coproduction treaty with Canada.

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Start exploring Canadian partners and projects. Canadian producers attending international events are often looking for partners (like you) for upcoming coproduction projects.

Once you’ve secured a partner, submit the coproduction to your country’s approving authority. Your Canadian partner must submit the project to Telefilm Canada, which they can do online.

Come on —

NO TREATY? NO PROBLEM.

If your country doesn’t have an official coproduction treaty with Canada, co-ventures and Canadian production services may be the right options for you.

Co-ventures

If a country doesn’t have an official coproduction treaty with Canada, we can still work together! International producers can coproduce with Canadian companies by engaging in a Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) co-venture. These productions may then qualify for a production services tax credit and may also qualify as “Canadian content” for Canadian broadcasters.

The producer must be a Canadian and must act as the central decision-maker from the development stage until the production is ready for commercial exploitation.
The production must earn a minimum number of points based on the key creative functions that are performed by Canadians. Usually, a minimum of 6 out of 10.
At least 75% of the production’s services costs must be paid to Canadians and at least 75% of the production’s post-production and laboratory costs must be paid for services provided in Canada by Canadians or Canadian companies.
The production must qualify for certification under an eligible program category.

1.

Start exploring Canadian partners and projects. Canadian producers attending international events are often looking for partners (like you) for upcoming coproduction projects.

Obtain the appropriate certification. Where to apply for certification depends on the type of production:

If the production is independently produced and meets certification requirements as a Canadian program, apply for Canadian Program Certification with the CRTC.
If the production is eligible for a tax credit, file an application with the Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office (CAVCO).

Come on —

READY?

See your Canadian production services options.

Production services

When it comes to production services, Canada’s got talent: virtual reality, animation, special effects, sound, set design, and so much more. Include us in your projects, whether an official coproduction or not, and tap into our wealth of cutting-edge expertise to make your next project shine!

No need to scour the planet for the perfect location: just dive into Canada’s diverse landscapes and dynamic locales. From breathtaking mountain ranges and seascapes, to urban skylines that touch the clouds, Canada has everything to offer.

Professional associations of local experts ready to offer you their support

Locations: From coast to coast to coast, a list of one-of-a-kind locales to base your project on.

Alberta Culture and Tourism

Bureau du cinéma et de la télévision du Québec

Creative BC

Creative Saskatchewan

Manitoba Film and Music

New Brunswick Fil Nouveau-Brunswick Canada

Newfoundland & Labrador Film Development Corporation

Northwest Territories – Industry, Tourism and Investment

Nunavut Film Development Corporation

Ontario Creates

Screen Nova Scotia

Yukon Media Development

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SEE OUR EXPORT INCENTIVES

We’ve got our
finger on the pulse

We’re inspired by more than just creative opportunities. We believe in partnering and creating in ways that resonate globally.

Public funding is available for projects that involve and support Indigenous and cultural communities, women in key roles (director, producer, writer) and emerging talent.

RECENT ADVANCEMENTS:

Some treaties now recognize works developed exclusively for online consumption, such as webisodes and other digital media projects.
Newer treaties typically offer lower minimum financial contribution thresholds than the 20% to 30% by longer-standing treaties, making them more competitive internationally.
Newer treaties offer more flexibility regarding key positions, including the use of nationals of non-coproducing countries/states.

PARTNER
OF CHOICE.

As we like to say:
choose the North