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Northwest Territories

Rebate on NWT spend and labour

The NWT Film Rebate Program returns a share of territorial spend, with a higher effective return where NWT residents fill crew positions.

Administered by NWT Film Commission

NWT Film Rebate Program

Rebate

Up to 25% of eligible NWT spend

A territorial rebate on NWT expenditures, with an additional top-up tied to hiring NWT residents in crew and creative roles.

Figures for this program shift frequently — confirm with NWT Film Commission before budgeting.

Bonuses and uplifts

NWT resident labour top-up

+5%

Additional return where NWT residents fill crew positions · on eligible labour

Eligibility

  • NWT business registration or a territorial partner
  • Approval before costs are incurred

Qualifying spend

  • NWT labour
  • NWT goods and services

Caps and limits

  • Per-project ceiling and a finite annual envelope

Excluded

  • Southern spend
  • Retroactive costs

Minimum spend

Set in the program guidelines

Stacking

Counted as assistance against federal credits.

How to apply

NWT Film Commission — Apply before production

Confirm the current rate and envelope with the Film Commission before budgeting.

SourcesNWT Film CommissionVerified 2026-08

Research summary only — confirm current rates with the administering agency before budgeting. Talk to Better Half Labs