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Manitoba Film & Video Tax Credit Extended to 2019
Posted on May 1, 2015
In a budget that underlined the importance of job creation, the Manitoba Government extended the Manitoba Film and Video Tax Credit and the Manitoba Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit to December 31, 2019.
Announced on April 30, 2015, the extension comes well in advance of the original renewal date slated for the end of 2016.
“Recognized for its world class crew, talented actors and highly experienced producers, Manitoba now has the most attractive tax credit in Canada,” said Nicole Matiation, Executive Director of On Screen Manitoba. “The Province of Manitoba is a strong partner in the development and growth in the linear and interactive content production industries”
“This early renewal is a great vote of confidence from the Government of Manitoba,” said Carole Vivier, CEO & Film Commissioner for Manitoba Film & Music. “Since the instatement of the original tax credit in 1997, the Province has continued to recognize the economic and creative value of this industry. Sustained commitment has allowed this industry to thrive, enhancing economic impact and creating jobs for skilled and creative Manitobans.”
The Manitoba linear content production industry produces over 60 film, television and web-based stories annually including series. This past year 13 feature films, 2 dramatic series, 8 factual series and 29 documentaries shot in Manitoba, creating some 1300 highly skilled jobs. One of this year’s biggest projects included the 22-episode series The Pinkertons, which employed 95% Manitoba crew, with 96% of acting roles filled by Manitobans.
On average the government of Manitoba invests $17 million in the film and video tax credit each year, which in turn attracts investment over $58 million - funds that would not otherwise come to Manitoba.
With new, highly-skilled positions being created on an ongoing basis in Manitoba, the government’s commitment to supporting skills, training and education help ensure a competitive workforce for today and tomorrow.
Over the past 25 years On Screen Manitoba and Manitoba Film & Music have worked in with government and other industry stakeholders to ensure Manitoba remains engaged as long-term competitive player in the media production industry. During the ten year period ending in 2013 the industry has attracted over $1 billion worth of production volume over half of which was spent in the province of Manitoba on labour, goods and services.
Manitoba Film & Music exists so Manitoba's film and music industries flourish! We support Manitoba film and music through our objectives, which are to create, stimulate, employ and invest in Manitoba by developing and promoting Manitoba companies, producing and marketing film, television, video and music recording projects as well as to promote Manitoba as a film location for off-shore production companies.
On Screen Manitoba leads the development of a dynamic media production industry that is recognized for its world-class creative and technical talent. We are a non-profit professional association that includes both individuals (producers, writers, directors and other industry professionals) and organizations (production companies, labour groups, distributors, broadcasters, service suppliers, training bodies and exhibitors) representing some 1,500 media production industry professionals. Our members work in all genres and formats (in English, French and Aboriginal languages) and have access to some of the best production incentives in Canada.
For more information please contact:
Nicole Matiation
Executive Director
On Screen Manitoba
(204) 927 5893
nicole@onscreenmanitoba.com
Ginny Collins
Communications and Marketing Director
Manitoba Film & Music
(204) 947 2040
ginny@mbfilmmusic.ca
