Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund
Rebate26% of eligible Nova Scotia costs, up to 32%
A spend-based grant rather than a tax credit. The base rate applies to eligible Nova Scotia expenditures, with regional and frequent-filming bonuses stacking on top.
Figures for this program shift frequently — confirm with Nova Scotia Business Inc., with Screen Nova Scotia as the industry body before budgeting.
Bonuses and uplifts
Regional bonus
+2%
Qualifying share of shooting days outside the Halifax region · on eligible spend
Frequent filming
+1%
For companies with a recent Nova Scotia production track record · on eligible spend
Nova Scotia content
+3%
Additional support for Nova Scotia-owned and -led productions · on eligible spend
Eligibility
- Nova Scotia permanent establishment
- Application and approval before principal photography
- Demonstrated Nova Scotia crew employment
Qualifying spend
- Nova Scotia labour
- Nova Scotia goods and services
Caps and limits
- Per-project ceiling and an annual program envelope
Excluded
- Out-of-province spend
- Costs before approval
Minimum spend
Set in the program guidelines
Stacking
Counted as assistance against federal credits.
How to apply
Nova Scotia Business Inc., with Screen Nova Scotia as the industry body — Apply before principal photography; final claim on completion
Rates and bonus structure are reviewed periodically — confirm before locking financing.