ALBERTA'S $70-Million Boost in FILM AND TELEVISION tax credits welcomed by industry.

Chandrayee Roy Choudhury, Canada

Alberta’s expanded film and television tax credit program, saying the $70 million allotted in this year’s budget will help support the growing sector and attract big productions.
Investment now and into the next few years is part of Alberta’s plans to diversify the economy and help it recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Productions already approved for this year are expected to create up to 12,500 jobs, according to the government.
Tom Viinikka, CEO of Edmonton Screen Industries Office, said it’s an exciting time for the local television and film industries and this credit will provide the room it needs to grow.