TAX CREDIT
Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit (FTTC)
Government of Alberta
Last verified 5 Apr 2026 · 14 days ago
22–30%
Min qualifying spend
C$500K
Payment timing
12 months
Reliability
Good
Bankability
Not bankable
Rate conditions
↑ 30%At least 50% project ownership by eligible individuals, Alberta-based producer, Alberta copyright ownership, and 60% eligible costs or 70% Alberta labour
↑ 30%International treaty co-productions with Alberta producer and territorial spend requirements
↑ 30%At least 75% of Alberta principal photography days in rural/remote locations
Territorial spend requirement
Alternative requirement: 70% of labour costs must be Alberta-based
60% of grant in regional spend
Overview
The FTTC program supports film and television productions filming in Alberta, encouraging growth, sustainability and competitiveness.
Eligible formats
tv seriesdocumentaryanimation
Eligibility
Productions must have minimum total costs of $499,999 CAD, complete principal photography or key animation in Alberta, and apply within 120 days of starting Alberta principal photography. 30% rate requires Alberta ownership, producer, and higher territorial spend thresholds.
● Co-production eligible● VFX eligible● Stackable
Source: Government of Alberta · verified 5 Apr 2026