Updated June 2026 · Verified against Province of Manitoba / Manitoba Film and Music guidelines
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Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit

Province of Manitoba / Manitoba Film and Music
Maximum Credit
Up to 65% (Cost-of-Salaries) or up to 38% (Cost-of-Production)
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Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
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Trend
Stable
First-Timers
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Credit rate
65%
Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit provides Up to 65% (Cost-of-Salaries) or up to 38% (Cost-of-Production). Generous refundable tax credit for film and video production in Manitoba — up to 65% under the Cost-of-Salaries model or up to 38% under the Cost-of-Production model. Open.
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Program Description

Generous refundable tax credit for film and video production in Manitoba — up to 65% under the Cost-of-Salaries model or up to 38% under the Cost-of-Production model. One of the most competitive film tax credits in Canada, making Manitoba an attractive production destination.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Canadian-incorporated corporation with permanent establishment in Manitoba
  • Primarily engaged in film or video production
  • Two calculation models: Cost-of-Salaries or Cost-of-Production
  • Must incur eligible Manitoba production expenditures
Provinces
Manitoba
Industries
Film Media Television Creative Industries
Business Stage
Growth Established Expansion

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Not rated

Funding Details

Amount
Up to 65% (Cost-of-Salaries) or up to 38% (Cost-of-Production)
Type
Tax Credit
Level
Provincial
Credit rate
Up to 65% of eligible costs
Deadline
Open

Program Scorecard

Competition, effort, and approval at a glance

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Deadline
Ongoing
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How to claim

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The Cost-of-Salaries model (up to 65%) typically benefits labour-intensive productions, while Cost-of-Production (up to 38%) benefits productions with high non-labour costs.

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Application Playbook

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Application Steps

1 Contact Manitoba Film & Music ([email protected]) for pre-production consultation on model selection (Cost-of-Salaries vs Cost-of-Production)

Required Documents 6

✓ Advance certification application
✓ Production budget with Manitoba expenditure breakdown

Eligible Expenses 6

Ineligible Expenses 5

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Funding Stack Strategy

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Compatible Programs

Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC) Canada Media Fund (CMF) Telefilm Canada Production Financing
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Clawback Risk

Low Risk

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How Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit Compares

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Manitoba Film and Video Production Ta... Up to 65% (Cost-of-Salaries) or up... Moderate Tax Credit Offset Open
Canadian Film or Video Production Tax... 25% Moderate Tax Credit Offset Ongoing
Film or Video Production Services Tax... 16% Easy Tax Credit Offset Ongoing
Canada Media Fund up to $250K Hard Mixed (Advance + Reimb.) Ongoing (multiple...
Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit 25% of eligible BC Moderate Tax Credit Offset Ongoing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the questions founders most often ask about Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit

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Can sole proprietors apply for this credit?
No — must be a Canadian-incorporated corporation with a permanent Manitoba establishment. Sole proprietors and partnerships are ineligible for this tax credit.
What's the typical credit amount for a $1M production?
For a $1M production, expect $380,000–$650,000 depending on model. Cost-of-Salaries (65%) typically yields higher credit than Cost-of-Production (38%) for labour-heavy projects.
When do I need to apply for advance certification?
Apply for advance certification before production begins to secure planning certainty. Applications accepted year-round but early certification avoids delays in financing and scheduling.
Why do most applications get rejected?
Common rejections: not primarily filmed in Manitoba, no permanent Manitoba establishment, or failing to meet minimum Manitoba expenditure thresholds (e.g., $50k for Cost-of-Salaries).
Can I stack this with federal CPTC?
Yes — federal CPTC (25% of qualified Canadian labour) stacks with Manitoba's credit. This combination can yield up to 90% total refundable credit on eligible labour costs.

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