What is Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit?
Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit is delivered by Government of Alberta as a tax credit. Funding is typically 22% base + up to 4% bonus for productions in Edmonton, Lethbridge, etc.. This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | 22% base + up to 4% bonus for productions in Edmonton, Lethbridge, etc. |
|---|---|
| Cost share | 0% |
| Level | Provincial |
| Program type | Tax Credit |
| Delivered by | Government of Alberta |
| Available in | AB |
| Intake status | Open — claim on Alberta corporate tax return |
| Last verified | Apr 2026 |
Who qualifies
- Eligible industries: Film, TV, digital media production
- Eligible activities: Alberta-based film/TV/digital production labour and expenditures
Watch out for
Non-Alberta production; advertising; news content
Deadlines & how to apply
Certification through Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA); apply at alberta.ca
How NorthGrants helps with Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit
Most business owners read about Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit, see the funding amount, and stop. The hard part isn't finding the grant. It's building a complete application that answers what the program asks for.
NorthGrants builds the full application framework for you: a tailored project narrative aligned to this program's evaluation criteria, a budget structure that maps to eligible costs, and the supporting documentation checklist. You review it, refine the parts only you can write, and submit.