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Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund
Funding for film and television production in Nova Scotia
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2024
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Get a financial incentive of 25% to 32% of eligible costs for films or television series produced in Nova Scotia by Nova Scotian companies or out-of-province companies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 26% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The Nova Scotia Film & Television Production Incentive Fund supports various screen-based content creation projects that primarily focus on film or video productions for public viewing. The fund is aimed at enhancing film production activities within Nova Scotia, offering additional incentives for specific aspects of the production.
- Film and video productions that involve principal photography in Nova Scotia.
- Projects filming in rural or non-metropolitan areas for the majority of principal photography.
- Productions that meet the Nova Scotia Content Incentive criteria.
- Shoots that extend for more than 30 days within the province.
- Productions opting to conduct principal photography in distant locations as defined by the distance from Halifax City Hall.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The Nova Scotia Film & Television Production Incentive Fund is available to organizations that have a permanent establishment in Nova Scotia and are primarily engaged in the creation of film or video productions for public viewing. Projects must have a minimum Nova Scotia spend of $25,000 before HST to qualify.Who is not eligible
This grant excludes certain companies and industries due to their status or main activity. The restrictions aim to ensure that funds are directed toward firms with a permanent establishment in Nova Scotia and are actively producing content for public viewing.
Eligible expenses
This grant supports film and video production projects in Nova Scotia, providing incentives for productions aimed at public viewing. Eligible activities include filming principal photography, especially in designated distant locations and rural areas.
- Film and televised video productions with principal photography conducted primarily in Nova Scotia.
- Filming projects in distant locations exceeding 100 kilometers from Halifax to qualify for additional incentives.
- Productions employing primarily Nova Scotian professionals, especially in Head of Department roles.
- Projects designed to run principal photography for more than 30 days within the province.
- Productions with significant Nova Scotian content to qualify for additional content incentives.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is targeted at companies that have a permanent establishment within the province of Nova Scotia. The funding is specific to productions that engage in screen-based content creation within the region.
- Organizations with a permanent establishment in Nova Scotia.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage is updating program documents; applicants should use current forms while updates are pending.
- A non-refundable application charge of $287.50 (including HST) is applicable.
- A maximum of 3% additional funding can be obtained if the production meets the Nova Scotia Content Incentive criteria.
- The funding estimator is currently unavailable as it is being updated for the new Distant Location Incentive.
- To update previously submitted applications on or after 1 April 2024 for Distant Location Incentive eligibility, requests can be emailed to filmapplication@novascotia.ca.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund. 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 Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund?
Get a financial incentive of 25% to 32% of eligible costs for films or television series produced in Nova Scotia by Nova Scotian companies or out-of-province companies.
How much funding can be received?
Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund Funds up to 26% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund program?
To be eligible for the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund program, you must:
The organization must have a permanent establishment in Nova Scotia.
The organization must be primarily engaged in the creation of film or video productions for public viewing.
What expenses are eligible under Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund?
The Nova Scotia Film & Television Production Incentive Fund supports various screen-based content creation projects that primarily focus on film or video productions for public viewing. The fund is aimed at enhancing film production activities within Nova Scotia, offering additional incentives for specific aspects of the production. Film and video productions that involve principal photography in Nova Scotia.
Projects filming in rural or non-metropolitan areas for the majority of principal photography.
Productions that meet the Nova Scotia Content Incentive criteria.
Shoots that extend for more than 30 days within the province.
Productions opting to conduct principal photography in distant locations as defined by the distance from Halifax City Hall.
Who can I contact for more information about the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund?
You can contact Government of Nova Scotia by email at filmapplication@novascotia.ca or by phone at 902-424-7181.
Where is the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund available?
The Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund is a Grant and Funding