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VEA(BC)
The Visual Effects Association of British Columbia

The VEA[BC] is the largest professional organization of its kind in B.C. Our members come from all vocations within the Visual Effects industry from, 2d and 3d Artists, set and production personnel, managers and supervisors, to facilities and facility owners. The VEA[BC] is the voice of our community and the contact point for information on all things VFX in B.C.

Beautiful BC / Incentives

Film Incentive BC / Production Services Tax Credit
Tax CreditValueTax credit amount calculated based on…
Basic PSTC25%The accredited qualified BC labour expenditure of the corporation.
Regional PSTC6%The accredited qualified BC labour expenditure of the corporation pro-rated by the number of days of principal photography in British Columbia outside of the designated Vancouver area to the total days of principal photography in BC. This tax credit must be accessed in conjunction with the Basic PSTC.
Distant Location Regional PSTC6%The accredited qualified BC labour expenditure of the corporation pro-rated by the number of days of principal photography in British Columbia within a prescribed area to the total days of principal photography in BC. This tax credit must be accessed in conjunction with the Regional PSTC.
Digital Animation or Visual Effects DAVE15%The accredited qualified BC labour expenditures directly attributable to digital animation or visual effects activities. This tax credit must be accessed in conjunction with the Basic PSTC.

For More Information
Copies of the tax credit guidelines, legislation, regulations and application forms may be obtained from the British Columbia Film website at



Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit
This fully refundable credit is available at the rate of 25% of the qualified labour expenditure of an eligible production.

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Co-production in British Columbia
There are 58 Countries that have treaties with Canada for Co-Production.  Telefilm Canada sets these standards and administers Co-Production in Canada.

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http://www.telefilm.gc.ca



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