A PREMIER CENTRE FOR SCREEN PRODUCTION BRITISH COLUMBIA ALL YOU NEED

In the ambitious business of 21st century motion picture production, together we’re serving a global and ever increasing appetite for screen entertainment.

A key market in the North American mix, British Columbia meets the world’s highest standards in production infrastructure and SONY IMAGEWORKS talent, with top tier capacities in physical production, post, visual effects, and animation.

TOPTIER BC’s industry professionals work together with partners in government, communities, and cross-sector businesses for an optimized production environment that respects the finer points of industry sustainability.

HUB PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES DITTIGER + Expansive studio infrastructure + World leading post, visual effects, and equipment suppliers to match and animation capabilities + Deep talent/crew with capacity + Acute attention to industry to serve 50+ productions at once sustainability + Globally connected independent + Bankable tax incentives producers + production companies + Diverse and spectacular locations + Dependable and collaborative labour force PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIMBERLY FRENCH PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIMBERLY CROSBY MARINE FILM SERVICES BC EXPERTISE WE’RE ALL IN

BC’s talent pool is founded on decades of experience in motion picture production across the continuum of industry sub-sectors.

Our labour force is matching the market pace with the expertise and collaboration that distinguishes our reputation for a seamless production experience.

At the same time, BC creatives are engaged in discoverability initiatives that put our talented professionals at the fingertips of industry BARDEL ENTERTAINMENT PEOPLE decision makers - DGC BC’s Just Watch Us at directors.ca, IATSE 891’s DamnGoodEditors. com, the CMPA BC’s Pacificscreenwriting.com - all are examples of one stop portals to access diverse creative expertise in BC. + Extensive range of digital picture + and sound post-production, VFX Ultimately, it comes down to the people. and motion captureSKILL facilities + + In BC, we’re building our work force for today BC Council of Film Unions International Cinematographers + Deep technology and talent pool to and tomorrow with education and training, (BCCFU)handle any size of project Guild 669 + + professional development, and equity and + IATSE Near-set LOCAL dailies services891 Directors Guild of Canada - BC + + inclusion initiatives to broadly represent our + Canadian Editorial Media Producers Assn. ACFC West - Local 2020 Unifor creative production community. - BC Producers Branch + + 2K/4K DI theatres Union of BC Performers/ACTRA + Teamsters Local Union 155 + Maximized connectivity to all corners of the world PHOTOGRAPHY BY ADAM AND KEV PHOTOGRAPHY ADAM PHOTOGRAPHY BY FRENCH PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIMBERLY VISUAL EFFECTS, ANIMATION+POST BEST IN SHOW

British Columbia is home to the best in visual effects, animation, and post-production, with the latest technologies putting us at the top of the game.

As an established and growing digital

entertainment cluster, our skilled and ANIMAL LOGIC innovative post, VFX, and animation sectors are accomplished in delivering at every stage of production through to exhibition in any + TECH digital format.

Artistic and technical expertise comes together in an exceptional business environment featuring the DAVE (digital animation & visual effects) tax incentive, which also covers post-production - for a maximized value TALENT+ + proposition in BC. Extensive range of digital picture Editorial Services and Support

and sound post-production, VFX + 4K/HDR finishing and DI theatres BARDEL ENTERTAINMENT and motion capture facilities + Maximized connectivity to all

+ Deep technology and talent pool to corners of the world handle any size of project + Atmos Sound Stages + Near-set and facility dailies lab services SONY IMAGEWORKS MPC INFRASTRUCTURE WE’VE BUILT IT

The British Columbia production industry is invested in a robust studio and supply infrastructure designed to meet the diverse needs of today’s film and television production sector.

A broad range of purpose built studios - including some of North America’s largest - together with a wide range of strategically located and fully serviced converted warehouses provide a combined 2.5 million+ square feet of first class stage and support BRICKS space.

BC’s production equipment suppliers provide the highest level of service and an extensive inventory of leading edge, best maintained, accessible, and professional equipment in + Canada. + MORE+ Service oriented production Driven by leading technologies facilities and progressive industry practices FRENCH PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIMBERLY + Top traditional, VFX, and boutique + Extensive inventory of the latest in sound stages with end to end camera and production equipment capacities and turnkey production + Outfitted to minimize industry’s office space footprint + 2.5+ million sq. ft. of stage & support space CROSBY MARINE FILM SERVICES INDUSTRY STEWARDSHIP

In BC, we’re shaping a strong and sustainable future for our industry now.

Through the Motion Picture Community Initiative (MPCI,) industry collaborates on outreach to BC communities to ensure positive relationships with our vital partners

in location production around the province. PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIM BELLEVANCE

Equally important to our long term sustainability is our relationship with the natural environment. In BC we’ve made it THE WAY a priority to minimize our environmental footprint and work together on action plans and industry-wide best practices through reelgreen.ca at Creative BC.

Most important among sustainability priorities FORWARD in BC are proactive industry efforts to create

+ Advocacy + Resources + Strategies broad and equitable access to our industry + Access + ReelGreen.ca workforce - to ensure that we represent in the stories we help to tell. + Communication + Motion Picture Community + Education Initiative + + Engagement Equity & Inclusion

Since 2006, MPPIA has stood behind the BC industry’s commitment to environmentally sustainable practices. Visit www.reelgreen.ca for details. FILM COMMISSION AT CREATIVE BC

Collaborating with industry, eight Regional Film Commissions, and province-wide municipal film offices and government agencies, the Provincial Film Commission team at Creative BC helps pave the way for the highest standards in motion picture production in BC.

The Film Commission engages in policy development and support, brings stakeholders together on collaborative industry priorities, and promotes the industry with hands-on BC’S location services, marketing, and industry and community affairs leadership.

GATEWAY PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIM BELLEVANCE + Connected to 8 Regional Film + Familiarization tours Commissions + Digital library + Collaboration with 22 municipal + Motion Picture Community film offices Initiative (MPCI) + Locations Services “World of + ReelGreen.ca Looks”TM

CONTACT CREATIVE BC MARNIE ORR BC FILM COMMISSIONER + DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION SERVICES [email protected] 1+ 604 730 2247 WWW.CREATIVEBC.COM PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL GAZETAS BRITISH COLUMBIA TAX CREDIT PROGRAMS

1. PRODUCTION SERVICES TAX CREDIT (PSTC) The PSTC is available to both domestic and international producers and has no Canadian content requirements.

EXCEPTIONAL TAX PSTC TAX CREDIT VALUE VISUAL EFFECTS, INCENTIVES AT Basic tax credit 28% ANIMATION+POST Regional tax credit 6% CREATIVE BC Distant Location tax credit 6% PRODUCTIONHIGH DAVE tax credit 16% Producers can access a variety of provincial END RESULTS and federal tax credit programs that provide 2. FILM INCENTIVE BC (FIBC) strong financial advantages to choosing BC The FIBC is available for domestic productions that are British Columbia is home to the best in visual Canadian owned and controlled and have qualifying levels effects, animation and post-production, with for their project. If eligible, these credits can of Canadian content. be combined providing exceptional cost the latest technologies putting us at the top of savings and value for the producer’s dollar. FIBC TAX CREDIT VALUE the game.

With the added value of the ‘DAVE’ credit, Basic tax credit 35% As an established and growing digital BC is among the most competitive jurisdictions Regional tax credit 12.5% in the world for physical production, entertainment cluster, our skilled and Distant Location tax credit 6% digital animation, visual effects, and post innovative post, VFX and animation sectors production activities. Training tax credit 30% BANKare accomplished in delivering at every stage of DAVE tax credit 16% production through to exhibition in any digital format. BC TAX CREDIT DEFINITIONS

Basic tax credit Artistic and technical expertise comes together This tax applies to the qualified BC labour costs of the production. in an exceptional business environment + Extensive range of digital picture featuring the DAVE (digital animation & Regional and sound tax post-production,credit VFX This credit applies to BC labour costs associated with principal photography that is conducted outside of the designated Vancouver visual effects) tax incentive, which also covers and motion capture facilities ONITDHX North Shore Studios area; e.g. in nearby communities such as Maple Ridge or Langley. This credit must be accessed with the basic tax credit. MPPIA CHARTER MEMBERS + Deep technology and talent pool to post-production - for a maximizedDouble value Negative Panavision Canada Distant Location tax credit ACFC West Encore-Deluxe Vancouver SIM International handle any size of project propositionActsafe Safety Association in BC. Entertainment Partners Canada Inc. Sony Pictures Imageworks This credit applies to BC labour costs associated with principal photography that is conducted in distant locations; e.g. north of AMPTP Finale Post Sunbelt Rentals of Canada Inc. Whistler,+ Near-set east of Hope, dailies or on services Vancouver Island. This credit must be accessed with the basic and Regional tax credits. Animal Logic Studios (Vancouver) Ltd. IATSE Local 891 Teamsters Local 155 Training tax credit Atomic Cartoons Image Engine Titmouse Canada + Editorial Blackbird Interactive Industrial Light & Magic UBPC/Actra This credit applies to a BC-based individual in an approved training program. The tax credit is capped at 3% of the corporation’s BC Council of Film Unions International Cinematographers Guild 669 United Rentals qualified+ 2K/4K BC labourDI theatres costs and must be accessed with the basic tax credit. The Bridge Studios K & L Holdings Co. Ltd. Vancouver Film Studios Canadian Media Producers Assn BC Martini Film Studios Vancouver Mobile Dressing Rooms Digital+ Maximized animation, connectivity visual toeffects, all corners and post-production (DAVE) tax credit Cast & Crew Entertainment Services MBS Equipment Company Canada Ltd. Whites Studios Inc. This credit applies to BC labour costs directly related to digital animation, visual effects, and eligible post-production work. This Cinesite Studios Method Studios William F. White International credit of mustthe beworld accessed with the Basic tax credit. Cool Air Rentals Ltd. Motion Picture Association - Canada Directors Guild of Canada, British Columbia MPC Film CANADIAN TAX CREDIT PROGRAMS CONTACT CONTACT The Government of Canada also offers two federal tax credit programs for film and video CREATIVE BC MPPIA production which provide an additional tax credit on the Canadian labour costs of 16% BOB WONG [email protected] for service productions shooting or completing post-production in Canada and 25% for VICE PRESIDENT 1+ 604 983 5980 domestic productions. These programs are co-administered by the Canadian Audio-Visual MOTION PICTURE TAX CREDITS Follow us @MPPIA Find us @MPPIABC WWW.MPPIA.COM [email protected] Certification Office (CAVCO) and the Canada Revenue Agency. For more information, 1+ 604 730 2236 visit www.pch.gc.ca and search “CAVCO.” WWW.CREATIVEBC.COM RECENT HIGHLIGHTS FROM BRITISH COLUMBIA

2 Hearts Get Shorty Sacred Lies The 100 Good Boys Salvation Altered Carbon The Good Doctor See Always Be My Maybe The Green Beret’s Guide to the Apocalypse A Series of Unfortunate Events Another Life Gretel & Hansel Siren Arrow The Haunting of Bly Manor Skyscraper Away The Healing Powers of Dude Snowpiercer A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting Home Before Dark Some of Our Stallions The Baby-Sitters Club The InBetween Sonic the Hedgehog Bad Times at the El Royale iZombie Spontaneous Batwoman Julie and the Phantoms The Stand BH90210 Limetown Supergirl The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco Little Fish Supernatural Brahms: The Boy II Lost in Space Take Two Brand New Cherry Flavor Loudermilk The Terror: Infamy Charmed Love & Oatmeal There’s Someone Inside Your House Chesapeake Shores The Magicians The Main Event Timmy Failure Chilling Adventures of Sabrina The Man in the High Castle To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before 1- 3 The Christmas Chronicles 2 A Million Little Things Travelers Coffee & Kareem Motherland: Fort Salem Trial & Error The Twilight Zone Cold Pursuit Needle in A Timestack Unspeakable DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Nancy Drew Upload Deadly Class Nicole Valley of the Boom Deadpool 1+2 Omens Van Helsing The Detour The Order Virgin River Descendants 1-3 The Perfection Welcome to Marwen Dragged Across Concrete Playing With Fire When Calls The Heart Fifty Shades Trilogy The Predator When the Street Lights Go On Firefly Lane The Professor Windfall The Flash Project Blue Book Woke Flora & Ulysses Reboot: The Guardian Code Wu Assassins G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes Resident Alien You Me Her Gabby Duran and the Unsittables Riverdale Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist

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