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.

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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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