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Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit
Refundable tax credit for Alberta screen productions
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 499,999
Timeline
- Open Date : June 7, 2024
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit provides a refundable tax credit of up to 30% on eligible production costs for corporations producing films, television series, and other eligible screen-based productions in Alberta. It supports eligible production activities in the province, including projects that meet the program’s requirements for principal photography or key animation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 499,999 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : June 7, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Producing films, television series, and other eligible screen-based productions in Alberta
- Requesting an authorization letter for a single tax credit certificate at completion of production
- Requesting an authorization letter for tax credit certificates for one or more taxation years
Documents Needed
- Capitalization table
- Estimated total production costs
- Related party transaction form
- Summary of production financing
- Production schedule with dates and shooting locations
- Distribution agreement
- Evidence of production financing
- Producer declaration, if applicable
- Supporting document for shooting locations, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Corporations primarily engaged in film production
- Corporations primarily engaged in television production
- Corporations primarily engaged in digital media production
Who is not eligible
- Corporations exempt from paying taxes under the Alberta Corporate Tax Act, or controlled by such corporations
- Corporations that have received Alberta Production Grant or Screen-based Production Grant funding for the same project
- Productions that are news, talk shows, advertising, video games, or other excluded genres
Eligible expenses
- Eligible Alberta production costs
- Eligible Alberta salary or wages
- Eligible Alberta service contract expenditures
- Eligible Alberta tangible property expenditures
- Eligible Alberta parent-subsidiary amounts
- For documentaries, eligible non-Alberta salary or wages, service contract expenditures, and travel costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs not paid in full during the eligibility period
- Costs that are not directly attributable to the Alberta portion of the project
- Costs above fair market value or not considered reasonable
- Costs already supported by Alberta Production Grant or Screen-based Production Grant for the same project
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
- Rural and remote locations in Alberta, including areas outside Edmonton and Calgary
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission for eligibility and program compliance
- The program may issue an authorization letter if the project meets the requirements
- A revised authorization letter is required if submitted information changes
- Tax credit certificate requests are assessed separately after submission
- A letter of decision and the tax credit certificate are issued after approval
Additional information
- Applicants are required to retain all invoices or proof of payment for eligible production costs for seven years, as they may be requested for review.
- If an applicant's initial application is declined, one additional application is permitted within 12 months of notification, even if outside the standard 120-day window after principal photography commenced.
- Applicants are responsible for fulfilling recognition requirements, as outlined in the program guidelines, to receive a tax credit certificate.
- A corporation may request its tax refund be redirected to a lender for bridge financing by including a letter with the AT1 return for the relevant tax year.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit?
The Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit provides a refundable tax credit of up to 30% on eligible production costs for corporations producing films, television series, and other eligible screen-based productions in Alberta. It supports eligible production activities in the province, including projects that meet the program’s requirements for principal photography or key animation.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit program, you must:
Must be a corporation engaged in film, television, or digital media production
Must be incorporated or registered in Alberta
Must not be exempt from paying taxes under the Alberta Corporate Tax Act
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit?
Producing films, television series, and other eligible screen-based productions in Alberta
Requesting an authorization letter for a single tax credit certificate at completion of production
Requesting an authorization letter for tax credit certificates for one or more taxation years
Where is the Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit available?
The Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit?
Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit is funded by Government of Alberta