Nova scotias new film and tv incentive fund opens with. Nova scotia increase incentive fund the location guide. Nsbi has announced a newly approved production through the nova scotia film and television production incentive fund today, march 25. Thank you to the broadcasters eastlink community tv, funding from nova scotia business inc. Quiet on the set a year after stephen mcneils fateful. The nova scotia film tax credit a numbers game the.
Nova scotia film fund increases for stephen kings the. Film fund increased for 201819 government of nova scotia. The nova scotia film and television production incentive fund is increasing by cad6 million for the 20182019 period the fund which is administered by the nova scotia business inc. This credit is ended for film and television productions that start principal photography after june 30, 2015. Nova scotia is home to worldclass crews, talented cast, experienced production partners, and state of the art postproduction facilities. Nsbi announced two newly approved productions through the nova scotia film and television production incentive fund today, jan. Nsbis nova scotia film and television production incentive fund, the province of nova scotia and the government of canada. Documentary, somebeachsomewhere, produced by some where productions inc. Nova scotia has one of the highest film tax credits in the country. Nsbi has announced four newly approved productions through the nova scotia film and television production incentive fund today, nov. The nsfpif was designed to provide an incentive for production companies. Previously nova scotias incentive was a labourbased tax credit. The new film and television production incentive fund has no such guarantee.
Business minister geoff maclellan explained that the increase in demand is a sign of strong. Nova scotias controversial film tax credit is officially dead. The liberal government instead come up with a new incentive program for the film and television industry. Nov 06, 2018 halifax after a year that saw a fresh parade of celebrities filming in nova scotia, the provincial government has increased its film and television production incentive.
Apr 24, 2015 nova scotia has one of the highest film tax credits in the country. Jun 26, 2015 the province announced in april it was creating the nova scotia film and television production incentive fund. Nova scotia film industry ns television production. After a year that saw a fresh parade of celebrities filming in nova scotia, the provincial government has increased its film and television production incentive. Nova scotia is home to worldclass crews, talented cast, experienced production partners, and state of the art post production facilities. Nov 09, 2018 the nova scotia film and television production incentive fund is increasing by cad6 million for the 20182019 period the fund which is administered by the nova scotia business inc.
New nova scotia film and tv incentive fund opens playback. Horror flick partially filmed in windsor nets hefty refund. Productions that started principal photography before july 1, 2015, will receive the tax credit based on the previous rules. Nsbi has announced newly approved productions through the nova scotia film and television production incentive fund today, feb. Accountability reporting on government investment funds.
The television series eyes for the job season three produced. Nova scotia stars the trailer park boys have received a big chunk of change from the nova scotia film and television incentive fund for their. Nova scotia boosts its film production incentive after. The film and television production incentive fund was introduced in july 2015, designed to provide accountability and more direct economic benefits for nova scotians. The province announced in april it was creating the nova scotia film and television production incentive fund. Variety tv series, mix sonore, produced by mix sonore productions inc. Film productions announced nova scotia business inc. The increase will mean that the fund now has cad26 million for the 201819 period. Mar 01, 2016 nova scotia stars the trailer park boys have received a big chunk of change from the nova scotia film and television incentive fund for their series trailer park boys out of the park. To be eligible, organizations must have a permanent establishment in the province and be engaged primarily in the creation of film video productions for public viewing. Government boosts film and television production incentive. It is a financial incentive based on a nova scotia spend model that is designed to stimulate and support the production of film and television projects in nova scotia while offering economic value to key creative positions including nova scotia resident directors, writers, and principal performers.
Nova scotia boosts film production fund after starstudded. Documentary, facing addiction, produced by recover productions inc. While funding is now available for more than just labour costs, productions must have an application approved by nova scotia business inc. Nova scotia s controversial film tax credit is officially dead. The nova scotia film and television production incentive fund financially supports the development and production of films that have potential for success in nova scotia and other markets to be eligible for the fund, an applicant must have a permanent establishment in the province and be engaged primarily in the creation of film video productions for public viewing. The existing tourist accommodations act taa, and the requirement for accommodation businesses to be licensed, will be replaced by the new tourist accommodations registration act tara. Nov 06, 2018 after a year that saw a fresh parade of celebrities filming in nova scotia, the provincial government has increased its film and television production incentive. In december 2019, the film was named to tiffs annual yearend. Business minister geoff maclellan explained that the increase in demand is a sign of. Halifax after a year that saw a fresh parade of celebrities filming in nova scotia, the provincial government has increased its film and television production incentive.
Jul 21, 2016 a television adaptation of stephen kings the mist will film on location in nova scotia. The figure is the biggest amount ever devoted to the show by nova scotia business inc, which runs the nsfpif, and was. Film production announced government of nova scotia. It provides between 25 and 32 per cent of eligible costs such as labour, goods and services purchased from a nova scotiabased supplier.
Dramatic web series, i am syd stone, produced by dog pound productions inc. Two significant pieces of legislation were introduced. This program is administered by the provinces leading economic development agency, nova scotia business inc. How much funding does curse of oak island get from the nsbi. The film premiered at the 2019 toronto international film festival, where it was announced as the winner of the fipresci discovery prize. A production company can expense 50 per cent of every nova scotiabased employees labour costs to the government. This is another sign of strong activity from film and television producers, which is good news for the provinces creative economy, said minister of. Treasure hunt on the curse of oak island gets huge.
The documentary tentatively titled, i want to be old like olive, produced by dream street ol pictures inc. Nsbi announced a newly approved production through the nova scotia film and television production incentive fund today, march 10. The fund is administered by nova scotia business inc. Nov 07, 2018 halifax after a year that saw a fresh parade of celebrities filming in nova scotia, the provincial government has increased its film and television production incentive. Current snapshot of activity under the fund as of august 3. Funding under the new incentive program is calculated based on what percentage is spent in nova scotia, with added benefits for using local performers, writers, producers and directors. To accommodate for a large scale production spend, estimated to be usd22. To be eligible, organizations must have a permanent establishment in the province and be engaged primarily in the creation of filmvideo productions for public viewing. Of course, this extends to the production of both movies and tv shows, which is why nsbi has something called the nova scotia film and television production incentive fund under its umbrella.
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