Make your next film in Nova Scotia.

To be eligible for the Fund, you must have a permanent establishment in the province and be engaged primarily in the creation of film/video productions for public viewing.

The Fund is available for projects with a Nova Scotia spend of at least $25,000 (before HST). The maximum funding available to any project is $4 million.

Eligibility & Funding Levels

There are two categories based on percentage of ownership. Please review theGuidelines for eligibility and incentives before submitting your application.

Stream I:  Indigenous/Co-Production: 

• Between 50 - 100 percent Nova Scotian ownership and control of production.
• A minimum of 8 Nova Scotians must be employed in Head of Department positions or acceptable combination (see Guidelines).
• Receive a base amount of 26% of all eligible Nova Scotia costs.

• For shoots where greater than 51% of the principal photography is outside the boundaries of Halifax Regional Municipality, you will receive 2% additional funding.
• For shoots of more than 30 days, you will receive 1% additional funding.

Stream II:  Foreign/Service Productions: 

• 50% or less Nova Scotian ownership or control of production.
• A minimum of 4 Nova Scotians must be employed in Head of Department positions or acceptable combination (see Guidelines).
• Receive a base amount of 25% of all eligible Nova Scotia Costs.
• For shoots where greater than 51% of the principal photography is outside the boundaries of Halifax Regional Municipality, you can receive 2% additional funding.
• For shoots of more than 30 days, you will receive 1% additional funding.

For both streams, you can receive up to 3% additional funding if your production meets the criteria for the Nova Scotia Content Incentive. Please see the Guidelines for criteria.

How to Apply:

The application and all submission materials must be received prior to commencement of principal photography.

• Download the Guidelines, Application Submission Checklist, and Eligible Nova Scotia Costs Worksheetfor reference during the application process.
• When you apply online you will be taken from the NSBI website to Nova Scotia's online service for business  (a new window will open).
• Log in to your existing account or sign up and create an account. 
• The form will appear in the “Top Tasks” list on the home page once you login.  You can also search for the form called, "Nova Scotia Film & Television Production Incentive Fund" in the Licenses, Permits and Applications section.
• Complete the form online, upload all submission materials, and pay the non-refundable application charge of $287.50 (including HST) (see Guidelines for Application Fee details).  
• During the application process, you can save and continue your application at a later date.
• You will receive a confirmation email upon submission of the online application form. Incomplete submissions will be returned. 
  
  

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Apply Online

(A new window will open and you will be taken from the 
NSBI website to Nova Scotia's online service for business.)

Application Reference Material

• Guidelines (PDF)

• Eligible Nova Scotia Costs Worksheet (Excel)
• Application Submission Checklist (PDF)

Reporting / Claim Forms to follow.