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CASH REBATE

Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund

Nova Scotia DCCTCH
Last verified 5 Apr 2026 · 197 days ago
16–50%
Cap per project
€10M
Min qualifying spend
€25K
Sessions/year
1
Payment timing
8 months
Reliability
Good
Bankability
Not bankable

Key questions

How much does Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund pay?

Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund pays 16–50% of eligible local spend in Canada, capped at €10M per project. Minimum qualifying spend is €25K. It is not bankable.

Who is eligible for Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund?

Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund is open to feature films, TV series, documentaries and animation with a territorial link to Nova Scotia. Eligible structures include official co-productions and service productions shooting in the territory. Must work with a Nova Scotia service producer or co-producer with permanent establishment in Nova Scotia.

When is the next Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund deadline?

Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund 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 Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund?

Applications for Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund go to Nova Scotia DCCTCH through its online application portal. Payment usually follows about 8 months after completion. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.

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

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Source: Nova Scotia DCCTCH · verified 5 Apr 2026