What is Film Incentive BC (FIBC)?
Film Incentive BC (FIBC) is delivered by Creative BC / BC Government as a tax credit. Funding is typically 35% basic + up to 17.5% in regional/distance bonuses. This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | 35% basic + up to 17.5% in regional/distance bonuses |
|---|---|
| Cost share | 0% |
| Level | Provincial |
| Program type | Tax Credit |
| Delivered by | Creative BC / BC Government |
| Available in | BC |
| Intake status | Open — claim on BC corporate tax return |
| Last verified | Apr 2026 |
Who qualifies
- Eligible industries: Film and TV production
- Eligible activities: BC film and TV production labour; BC-based production spending
Watch out for
Non-BC production; non-Canadian controlled (for FIBC vs PSTC); advertising only
Deadlines & how to apply
Certification required from Creative BC; apply before production starts for pre-certification
How NorthGrants helps with Film Incentive BC (FIBC)
Most business owners read about Film Incentive BC (FIBC), 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.