Financial Incentives

Film and television productions in Ontario may be eligible for provincial tax credits and funding programs. Explore the programs below and visit Ontario Creates for current eligibility requirements, application information and program details.

Ontario Production Services Tax Credit

The Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC) is a refundable tax credit based upon Ontario qualifying production expenditures (labour, service contracts and tangible property expenditures) incurred by a qualifying corporation with respect to an eligible film or television production

Learn about the Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC)

Ontario Film & Television Tax Credit

A refundable tax credit based upon eligible Ontario labour expenditures incurred by a qualifying production company with respect to an eligible Ontario production.

Learn about the Ontario Film & Television Tax Credit

Ontario Film Fund

The Ontario Film Fund supports Ontario producers with development and production financing for eligible feature film projects.

Learn about the Ontario Film Fund 

Ontario Computer Animation & Special Effects Tax Credit

A refundable tax credit based on eligible Ontario labour expenditures incurred by a qualifying corporation during a taxation year with respect to eligible computer animation and special effects activities.

Learn about the Ontario Computer Animation & Special Effects Tax Credit