TAX CREDIT
Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit - Cost-of-Production
Manitoba Film & Music (MFM)
Last verified 5 Apr 2026 · 14 days ago
30–38%
Sessions/year
1
Payment timing
12 months
Reliability
Good
Bankability
Not bankable
Rate conditions
↑ 38%Co-producing with eligible Manitoba production company
Territorial spend requirement
Only Manitoba expenditures are eligible for the credit
Overview
The Manitoba Cost-of-Production Tax Credit provides a refundable corporate income tax credit of up to 38% on eligible Manitoba expenditures including labor and non-labor costs. The base rate is 30% with an additional 8% bonus available when co-producing with an eligible Manitoba production company.
Eligible formats
feature filmtv seriesanimation
Eligibility
Applicant must have a permanent establishment in Manitoba, be incorporated in Canada, and be a taxable Canadian corporation primarily carrying on film or video production business. Minimum 25% of T4 Summary must be paid to eligible Manitoba employees (excluding documentaries).
● Co-production eligible● Service work eligible● VFX eligible● Stackable
Programme contacts
- Tyson Poshtar— Tax Credit and Deeming Analysttyson@mbfilmmusic.ca
Source: Manitoba Film & Music (MFM) · verified 5 Apr 2026