Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund

Producing film or television content comes with significant upfront costs, especially when you’re aiming to shoot on location and hire local talent. For production companies working in Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund helps make projects more financially viable by returning a meaningful portion of eligible production spending in the province. Managed by the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage, the program supports screen-based content created for public audiences, from scripted series to feature films.

The incentive is designed to reward productions that invest locally. Depending on the structure of the production and where filming takes place, companies can recover roughly a quarter to just over 30 percent of qualifying Nova Scotia costs. Both Nova Scotian-owned companies and out-of-province producers can benefit, provided the project is anchored in the province. Additional support may be available for productions that film extensively in rural or non-metropolitan areas, run for longer shooting schedules, or strongly reflect Nova Scotia stories and settings. Recent program updates have also introduced enhanced incentives for shoots taking place in more remote parts of the province, encouraging activity beyond the Halifax area.

Applications are typically accepted on an ongoing basis and must be planned in advance of filming. For producers weighing Nova Scotia as a shooting location, reviewing the full program details can help clarify how much support your project might access and how to structure your production to maximize the incentive.