Film Incentive BC (FIBC)
Key questions
How much does Film Incentive BC (FIBC) pay?
Film Incentive BC (FIBC) pays 35–40% of eligible local spend in Canada. It is not bankable.
Who is eligible for Film Incentive BC (FIBC)?
Film Incentive BC (FIBC) is open to animation with a territorial link to British Columbia. Eligible structures include official co-productions and service productions shooting in the territory. Available to Canadian owned and controlled production corporations that have a permanent establishment in British Columbia.
When is the next Film Incentive BC (FIBC) deadline?
Film Incentive BC (FIBC) accepts applications on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed deadline; decisions are taken in 1 sessions a year.
How do you apply for Film Incentive BC (FIBC)?
Applications for Film Incentive BC (FIBC) go to Creative BC / Province of British Columbia through its online application portal. Payment usually follows about 12 months after completion. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.
Rate conditions
Funding tracks
Territorial spend requirement
Based on eligible BC labour costs
Overview
Film Incentive BC (FIBC) is a refundable labour-based tax credit program for Canadian-owned production corporations with permanent establishments in British Columbia.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
Available to Canadian owned and controlled production corporations that have a permanent establishment in British Columbia. Covers film, television, digital animation, and visual effects production.