CASH REBATE
Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund
Nova Scotia DCCTCH
Last verified 5 Apr 2026 · 14 days ago
16–50%
Cap per project
€10M
Min qualifying spend
€25K
Sessions/year
1
Payment timing
8 months
Reliability
Good
Bankability
Not bankable
Rate conditions
↑ 52%Distant location filming - shoots that film days of principal photography in rural/distant location
Funding tracks
Stream I
50-100% Nova Scotian ownership and control, minimum 50% Nova Scotians in Head of Department positions
26%
Stream II
Less than 50% Nova Scotian ownership, specific Head of Department requirements
25%
Territorial spend requirement
Must spend on Nova Scotia labour, goods and services to qualify for rebate
Overview
A cash rebate providing up to 42% back on eligible Nova Scotia expenditures including labour, goods and services for film and television productions, with an additional distant location incentive of up to 10 percentage points.
Eligible formats
feature filmtv seriesdocumentaryanimation
Eligibility
Must work with a Nova Scotia service producer or co-producer with permanent establishment in Nova Scotia. Average payout timeline is 30 business days.
● Co-production eligible● Service work eligible● VFX eligible● Stackable
Upcoming deadlines
2 Nov 2026Application deadline
Programme contacts
- Linda Wood— Manager, Film & Television Incentiveslinda.wood@novascotia.ca
Source: Nova Scotia DCCTCH · verified 5 Apr 2026