BC Motion Picture Tax Credits

Production incentives belong in the first feasibility conversation.

British Columbia's motion picture tax-credit programs can help producers compare regions with more than scenery in mind. Labour, residency, service-production structure, regional days, post-production, cash flow, timing, and documentation all affect the real value of an incentive.

As of the current 2025/2026 program updates, official guidance lists the Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC) basic rate at 36% for productions that begin principal photography after December 31, 2024, with regional, distant-location, DAVE, and major-production credits available when specific conditions are met. Film Incentive BC (FIBC) has also been updated for qualifying Canadian productions. Producers should confirm the current rules directly with Creative BC, CRA guidance, and qualified production accountants before making budget decisions.

Why the Okanagan matters.

Kelowna and the Okanagan can add value when the production plan uses the region deliberately: lake, vineyard, estate, small-town, dryland, forest, mountain, industrial, and residential looks sit within a relatively compact footprint. That range can reduce company movement, protect screen value, and make regional incentive planning more practical.

The credit is only one part of the decision. A production also needs to understand crew availability, accommodation, vehicle access, permitting, location sound, equipment, power, travel time, and delivery expectations. The strongest strategy combines incentive planning with local production knowledge before the budget and schedule harden.

How KFS fits.

Kelowna Film Studios helps incoming producers, agencies, studios, and brands assess what can be handled locally, what should travel, which locations are realistic, and how the Okanagan can support production without pretending every project has the same needs.