Nova Scotia Film & Television Production Incentive Fund
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
A provincial incentive fund for Nova Scotia film and television productions, providing base rates of 25% to 26% of eligible Nova Scotia costs plus multiple stackable bonuses.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be engaged primarily in film and television production, with the main activity being creation of film/video productions available for public viewing
- Must have a permanent establishment in Nova Scotia
- Must be incorporated in Nova Scotia under the Companies Act (or continued via Certificate of Continuance) and in good standing with the Registry of Joint Stock Companies
- Applicant, its shareholders and related companies must be in good standing with CCTH (no outstanding or overdue reporting)
- Nova Scotia spend must be greater than $25,000 (before HST)
- Must provide written evidence of a Commercial Licence Agreement
- Must provide confirmed financing: 75% for budgets of $1 million or greater, 50% for budgets under $1 million
- Stream I applies to 50-100% Nova Scotian ownership and control; Stream II applies to less than 50% — each carries its own Head of Department residency requirement
- Projects eligible for the Digital Media Tax Credit, the Digital Animation Tax Credit, or any other Nova Scotia tax credit program are NOT eligible
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $10M per project; base 25% (Stream II) to 26% (Stream I) of eligible Nova Scotia costs, plus bonuses: 2% rural/non-metropolitan location, up to 10% distant location, 1% shoots over 30 days, and up to 3% Nova Scotia content.
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Deadline
- Rolling; the application and all submission materials must be received before principal photography starts (principal photography may commence once the application has been submitted).
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How to Win
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Insider TipSubmit the application and all materials before principal photography begins, and lock in your commercial licence agreement and confirmed financing early; Stream I offers the higher base rate for majority Nova Scotian-controlled companies.
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Deadline Notes
Rolling; the application and all submission materials must be received before principal photography starts. Principal photography may commence once the application has been submitted. Complete applications are handled first-in, first-out.
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Funding Stack Strategy
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Clawback Risk
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