GITNUXREPORT 2026

Bc Film Industry Statistics

British Columbia’s screen sector generated $4.1 billion in production volume in 2023 and a $3.37 billion contribution to provincial GDP, with every $1 billion spent producing $6.2 billion in total output. This page breaks down how local spending, jobs, and even film location tourism ripple across BC supply chains, from 450,000 hotel room nights and $210 million in film related taxes to $1.1 billion in VFX export revenue.

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The BC film industry contributed $3.37 billion to provincial GDP in 2023.

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Film and TV spending in BC generated $1.4 billion in local goods and services purchases in 2023.

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In 2023, the sector induced $2.1 billion in indirect economic activity across BC supply chains.

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BC screen industry supported $950 million in household incomes for residents in 2022.

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Tourism from film locations added $280 million to BC's economy in 2023 via fan visits.

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Hotel bookings attributed to film productions reached 450,000 room nights in BC 2023.

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BC film sector's multiplier effect created $6.2 billion total economic output per $1 billion spent in 2023.

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Construction of film studios in BC invested $750 million in 2022-2023 infrastructure.

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Local catering and equipment rentals from film prods totaled $420 million in BC 2023.

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BC's VFX exports generated $1.1 billion in foreign revenue for local firms in 2023.

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Film industry paid $1.8 billion in wages, boosting retail sales by $650 million in BC 2023.

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BC screen sector contributed 2.1% to provincial GDP growth in 2023.

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International productions spent $2.9 billion in BC in 2023, 75% from US studios.

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BC film tourism promoted 15 major sites, generating $120 million in visitor spending 2023.

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Local business tax revenues from film increased by 18% to $210 million in BC 2023.

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BC's animation industry added $450 million to tech sector GDP in 2023.

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Film productions supported 1,200 SMEs in BC with contracts worth $580 million in 2023.

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BC screen sector's carbon offset programs saved $15 million in green incentives 2023.

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Real estate from studio expansions valued at $1.2 billion in Metro Vancouver 2023.

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BC film industry drove 3.5% growth in hospitality sector revenues in 2023.

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Export of BC-trained talent generated $300 million in international remittances 2023.

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Film-related retail sales in costume and prop shops hit $95 million in BC 2023.

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BC's digital media sector contributed $620 million to software exports in 2023.

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Insurance premiums from film productions totaled $180 million paid to BC firms 2023.

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BC film sector induced $890 million in transportation and logistics spending 2023.

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Provincial property taxes from studio facilities reached $45 million in 2023.

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BC film industry created 28,500 direct jobs in 2023, up 5% from 2022.

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VFX artists employed in BC numbered 8,200 in 2023, averaging $95,000 annual salary.

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Production crew jobs in BC reached 15,400 full-time equivalents in 2023.

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BC hosted 4,500 above-the-line positions like directors and producers in 2023.

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Actors and extras employed totaled 12,100 in BC film shoots in 2023.

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Post-production staff in BC film industry: 6,800 jobs, 70% unionized in 2023.

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Studio management and support roles: 2,200 employed in BC facilities 2023.

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Indigenous crew hires in BC film rose to 1,450 positions in 2023, 9% of total.

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Women held 42% of key creative roles in BC productions in 2023.

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Entry-level grip and electric jobs: 3,200 in BC, training 650 apprentices 2023.

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BC animation studios employed 4,100 artists, 25% remote workers in 2023.

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Location managers and scouts: 850 jobs supported by BC film in 2023.

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Digital media developers in BC film-related projects: 2,900 employed 2023.

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BC film industry sustained 9,200 indirect jobs in support services 2023.

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Union membership in BC screen sector: 22,500 members active in 2023.

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Average daily rate for BC IATSE crew: $450, totaling 1.2 million workdays 2023.

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Costume and wardrobe department jobs: 1,100 in BC productions 2023.

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BC film training programs graduated 1,800 new entrants in 2023.

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Makeup and hair artists: 950 employed full-time in BC film 2023.

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BC screen sector employed 1,200 stunt performers across 450 shows 2023.

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Script supervisors and continuity: 620 roles filled in BC 2023.

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Prop masters and buyers: 780 positions in BC film industry 2023.

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BC's 2023 film tax credit claims totaled $760 million, claimed by 210 productions.

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BC Production Services Tax Credit rate: 28% on qualifying labor, utilized by 95% of foreign prods.

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Digital Animation, Visual Effects & Post-Production Tax Credit disbursed $320 million in BC 2023.

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BC Film and Television Tax Credit supported 156 TV series with $450 million in 2023.

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Trainee tax credit attachments: 1,200 funded at $42,000 each in BC 2023.

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BC's Digital Media Tax Credit rate: 17.5% on labor, claimed $110 million 2023.

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Production Services Tax Credit uptake: 82% of eligible spend claimed in 2023 BC.

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BC Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit supported 56 projects with $95 million 2023.

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Film Incentive BC refundable credits totaled 116% effective rate for qualifying 2023 prods.

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$25 million Production Assistance Program grants awarded to 45 indie films in BC 2023.

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BC tax credits attracted $2.9 billion foreign direct investment in screen sector 2023.

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Equity Production Incentive: $15 million leveraged for Canadian content in BC 2023.

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BC's 35% base PSTC plus 6% uplift for regional spend claimed $180 million 2023.

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Music Audio Tax Credit in BC disbursed $8.5 million for sound post in 2023.

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1,450 trainee positions funded via BC tax credit programs in 2023.

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BC film incentives ROI: $7.60 economic return per $1 credit in 2023 study.

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Remote location incentive bonus: 16% additional credit claimed on $210 million 2023.

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BC's tax credit application processing time averaged 45 days for 320 claims 2023.

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Diverse Writers Incentive: $4.2 million grants to 28 BC projects in 2023.

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BC screen sector incentives totaled 1.2% of provincial budget allocation 2023.

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PSTC labor credit 28% applied to $2.7 billion qualifying wages in BC 2023.

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BC Film Fund distributed $22 million to 41 feature films in 2023.

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Tax credit audits completed for 95% of claims, recovering $2.1 million overclaims 2023.

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BC hosted 89 Netflix series benefiting from $380 million in tax credits 2023.

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BC productions won 42 Canadian Screen Awards in 2023.

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Vancouver-shot films grossed $1.2 billion worldwide box office in 2023.

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BC talent received 15 Emmy nominations for series filmed locally in 2023.

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8 BC-based VFX studios won Visual Effects Society Awards in 2023.

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BC indie film "The Last Reel" took Grand Jury Prize at TIFF 2023.

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BC screen exports to 120 countries reached $950 million in content sales 2023.

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22 BC productions nominated for Leo Awards, winning 118 categories in 2023.

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Hollywood North films starring BC actors topped $5 billion box office lifetime.

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BC's "Deadpool 3" VFX contributed to film's $1.3 billion global gross 2023.

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5 BC documentaries shortlisted for Oscars in 2023.

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BC studios hosted world premiere of 12 major features at VIFF 2023.

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BC animation "Big Hero 6" sequel elements won Annie Award 2023.

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1.2 million global viewers tuned into BC-filmed Netflix series premiere 2023.

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BC crew trained 2,500 international workers on local sets in 2023.

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"Riverdale" finale, shot in BC, drew 1.5 million US viewers per episode 2023.

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BC's sustainable film practices certified 75 productions green in 2023.

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3 BC films selected for Cannes Official Selection 2023.

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BC VFX on "Dune 2" won BAFTA for Best Effects 2023.

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Local BC content streamed 500 million hours on Prime Video 2023.

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BC hosted 4 world-first virtual production shoots for Marvel 2023.

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28 BC films distributed internationally via Sundance deals 2023.

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In 2023, British Columbia's film and television production volume reached $4.1 billion, marking a 12% increase from 2022.

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BC hosted 156 television series in 2023, including 89 one-hour dramas and 67 half-hour comedies.

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Feature film productions in BC totaled 28 in 2022, with an average budget of $25 million per project.

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Animation and VFX projects in BC numbered 142 in 2023, contributing $850 million to local spend.

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BC's commercial production sector filmed 1,247 ads in 2023, generating $145 million in spending.

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In 2023, 67 movies-of-the-week and miniseries were produced in BC, up 8% from the previous year.

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Digital media interactive projects in BC reached 56 in 2022, with total budgets exceeding $210 million.

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BC film studios occupied 2.3 million square feet of soundstage space in 2023, at 92% capacity.

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Post-production services in BC handled 312 projects in 2023, focusing on Hollywood blockbusters.

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BC's film industry permitted 4,200 location shoots in 2023 across Vancouver, Victoria, and Kelowna.

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In 2022, BC produced 23 documentaries with combined budgets of $78 million.

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Game development studios in BC released 41 titles in 2023, averaging 150 developers per project.

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BC's screen sector saw 1,450 days of principal photography in 2023 for international productions.

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Music video productions in BC totaled 320 in 2023, with $32 million in local expenditures.

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In 2023, BC hosted 12 MOW pilots for major US networks, each averaging $15 million budgets.

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Virtual production stages in BC were used in 18 projects in 2023, saving 25% on location costs.

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BC's indie film slate included 41 features in 2022, with 60% Canadian content.

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Streaming platform commissions in BC reached 89 series in 2023, led by Netflix and Amazon.

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BC filmed 7 IMAX projects in 2023, utilizing local VFX firms for post.

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Short form content production in BC hit 2,100 pieces in 2023 for social media platforms.

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In 2022, BC's film industry exported services worth $1.2 billion to the US market.

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Reality TV shows filmed in BC numbered 45 in 2023, averaging 22 days shoot each.

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BC hosted 16 co-productions with Europe in 2023, totaling $180 million budgets.

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Drone footage for films in BC covered 1,200 shoots in 2023, regulated by local permits.

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BC's 2023 production included 34 family-friendly series, boosting kid actor employment.

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High-budget sci-fi films in BC reached 11 in 2023, with VFX spend over $500 million.

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BC's film permit applications processed 5,600 in 2023, 88% approved.

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In 2023, BC produced 25 period dramas, recreating historical sets locally.

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Augmented reality film projects in BC totaled 12 in 2023, innovative tech integration.

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BC's 2022 box office from local films grossed $45 million domestically.

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Written by Helena Kowalczyk·Edited by Emilia Santos·Fact-checked by Jonathan Hale

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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British Columbia’s screen industry generated $6.2 billion in total economic output for every $1 billion spent in 2023, turning studio activity into a full supply chain ripple. Even more telling is the difference between what audiences see and what businesses feel, with wages and local purchases translating into measurable GDP growth and hospitality momentum. Here’s how BC film, TV, animation, and VFX stacks up across jobs, tax credits, tourism, and global exports.

Key Takeaways

The BC film industry contributed $3.37 billion to provincial GDP in 2023.
Film and TV spending in BC generated $1.4 billion in local goods and services purchases in 2023.
In 2023, the sector induced $2.1 billion in indirect economic activity across BC supply chains.
BC film industry created 28,500 direct jobs in 2023, up 5% from 2022.
VFX artists employed in BC numbered 8,200 in 2023, averaging $95,000 annual salary.
Production crew jobs in BC reached 15,400 full-time equivalents in 2023.
BC's 2023 film tax credit claims totaled $760 million, claimed by 210 productions.
BC Production Services Tax Credit rate: 28% on qualifying labor, utilized by 95% of foreign prods.
Digital Animation, Visual Effects & Post-Production Tax Credit disbursed $320 million in BC 2023.
BC productions won 42 Canadian Screen Awards in 2023.
Vancouver-shot films grossed $1.2 billion worldwide box office in 2023.
BC talent received 15 Emmy nominations for series filmed locally in 2023.
In 2023, British Columbia's film and television production volume reached $4.1 billion, marking a 12% increase from 2022.
BC hosted 156 television series in 2023, including 89 one-hour dramas and 67 half-hour comedies.
Feature film productions in BC totaled 28 in 2022, with an average budget of $25 million per project.

In 2023, British Columbia’s screen sector drove $3.37 billion in GDP and delivered major jobs and tourism.

Economic Impact

1The BC film industry contributed $3.37 billion to provincial GDP in 2023.

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2Film and TV spending in BC generated $1.4 billion in local goods and services purchases in 2023.

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3In 2023, the sector induced $2.1 billion in indirect economic activity across BC supply chains.

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4BC screen industry supported $950 million in household incomes for residents in 2022.

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5Tourism from film locations added $280 million to BC's economy in 2023 via fan visits.

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6Hotel bookings attributed to film productions reached 450,000 room nights in BC 2023.

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7BC film sector's multiplier effect created $6.2 billion total economic output per $1 billion spent in 2023.

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8Construction of film studios in BC invested $750 million in 2022-2023 infrastructure.

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9Local catering and equipment rentals from film prods totaled $420 million in BC 2023.

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10BC's VFX exports generated $1.1 billion in foreign revenue for local firms in 2023.

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11Film industry paid $1.8 billion in wages, boosting retail sales by $650 million in BC 2023.

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12BC screen sector contributed 2.1% to provincial GDP growth in 2023.

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13International productions spent $2.9 billion in BC in 2023, 75% from US studios.

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14BC film tourism promoted 15 major sites, generating $120 million in visitor spending 2023.

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15Local business tax revenues from film increased by 18% to $210 million in BC 2023.

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16BC's animation industry added $450 million to tech sector GDP in 2023.

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17Film productions supported 1,200 SMEs in BC with contracts worth $580 million in 2023.

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18BC screen sector's carbon offset programs saved $15 million in green incentives 2023.

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19Real estate from studio expansions valued at $1.2 billion in Metro Vancouver 2023.

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20BC film industry drove 3.5% growth in hospitality sector revenues in 2023.

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21Export of BC-trained talent generated $300 million in international remittances 2023.

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22Film-related retail sales in costume and prop shops hit $95 million in BC 2023.

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23BC's digital media sector contributed $620 million to software exports in 2023.

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24Insurance premiums from film productions totaled $180 million paid to BC firms 2023.

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25BC film sector induced $890 million in transportation and logistics spending 2023.

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26Provincial property taxes from studio facilities reached $45 million in 2023.

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Economic Impact Interpretation

Hollywood may write the checks, but British Columbia’s economy is the real star, with every camera roll spinning a multi-billion-dollar web of paychecks, tourism, and local business from caterers to tech wizards.

Employment Data

1BC film industry created 28,500 direct jobs in 2023, up 5% from 2022.

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2VFX artists employed in BC numbered 8,200 in 2023, averaging $95,000 annual salary.

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3Production crew jobs in BC reached 15,400 full-time equivalents in 2023.

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4BC hosted 4,500 above-the-line positions like directors and producers in 2023.

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5Actors and extras employed totaled 12,100 in BC film shoots in 2023.

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6Post-production staff in BC film industry: 6,800 jobs, 70% unionized in 2023.

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7Studio management and support roles: 2,200 employed in BC facilities 2023.

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8Indigenous crew hires in BC film rose to 1,450 positions in 2023, 9% of total.

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9Women held 42% of key creative roles in BC productions in 2023.

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10Entry-level grip and electric jobs: 3,200 in BC, training 650 apprentices 2023.

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11BC animation studios employed 4,100 artists, 25% remote workers in 2023.

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12Location managers and scouts: 850 jobs supported by BC film in 2023.

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13Digital media developers in BC film-related projects: 2,900 employed 2023.

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14BC film industry sustained 9,200 indirect jobs in support services 2023.

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15Union membership in BC screen sector: 22,500 members active in 2023.

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16Average daily rate for BC IATSE crew: $450, totaling 1.2 million workdays 2023.

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17Costume and wardrobe department jobs: 1,100 in BC productions 2023.

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18BC film training programs graduated 1,800 new entrants in 2023.

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19Makeup and hair artists: 950 employed full-time in BC film 2023.

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20BC screen sector employed 1,200 stunt performers across 450 shows 2023.

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21Script supervisors and continuity: 620 roles filled in BC 2023.

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22Prop masters and buyers: 780 positions in BC film industry 2023.

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Employment Data Interpretation

Despite the glamour, BC's film industry is fundamentally a massive, complex job engine, where a director's vision is just the tip of an iceberg supported by thousands of skilled hands, from VFX wizards earning solid salaries to a growing number of Indigenous hires, all proving that the real magic happens behind the scenes.

Government Incentives

1BC's 2023 film tax credit claims totaled $760 million, claimed by 210 productions.

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2BC Production Services Tax Credit rate: 28% on qualifying labor, utilized by 95% of foreign prods.

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3Digital Animation, Visual Effects & Post-Production Tax Credit disbursed $320 million in BC 2023.

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4BC Film and Television Tax Credit supported 156 TV series with $450 million in 2023.

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5Trainee tax credit attachments: 1,200 funded at $42,000 each in BC 2023.

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6BC's Digital Media Tax Credit rate: 17.5% on labor, claimed $110 million 2023.

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7Production Services Tax Credit uptake: 82% of eligible spend claimed in 2023 BC.

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8BC Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit supported 56 projects with $95 million 2023.

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9Film Incentive BC refundable credits totaled 116% effective rate for qualifying 2023 prods.

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10$25 million Production Assistance Program grants awarded to 45 indie films in BC 2023.

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11BC tax credits attracted $2.9 billion foreign direct investment in screen sector 2023.

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12Equity Production Incentive: $15 million leveraged for Canadian content in BC 2023.

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13BC's 35% base PSTC plus 6% uplift for regional spend claimed $180 million 2023.

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14Music Audio Tax Credit in BC disbursed $8.5 million for sound post in 2023.

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151,450 trainee positions funded via BC tax credit programs in 2023.

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16BC film incentives ROI: $7.60 economic return per $1 credit in 2023 study.

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17Remote location incentive bonus: 16% additional credit claimed on $210 million 2023.

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18BC's tax credit application processing time averaged 45 days for 320 claims 2023.

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19Diverse Writers Incentive: $4.2 million grants to 28 BC projects in 2023.

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20BC screen sector incentives totaled 1.2% of provincial budget allocation 2023.

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21PSTC labor credit 28% applied to $2.7 billion qualifying wages in BC 2023.

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22BC Film Fund distributed $22 million to 41 feature films in 2023.

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23Tax credit audits completed for 95% of claims, recovering $2.1 million overclaims 2023.

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24BC hosted 89 Netflix series benefiting from $380 million in tax credits 2023.

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Government Incentives Interpretation

British Columbia’s film industry has become a dazzling, high-tech gold rush, where a clever web of tax credits isn't just supporting art but strategically building an economic juggernaut that returns seven dollars for every one invested.

Industry Achievements

1BC productions won 42 Canadian Screen Awards in 2023.

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2Vancouver-shot films grossed $1.2 billion worldwide box office in 2023.

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3BC talent received 15 Emmy nominations for series filmed locally in 2023.

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48 BC-based VFX studios won Visual Effects Society Awards in 2023.

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5BC indie film "The Last Reel" took Grand Jury Prize at TIFF 2023.

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6BC screen exports to 120 countries reached $950 million in content sales 2023.

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722 BC productions nominated for Leo Awards, winning 118 categories in 2023.

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8Hollywood North films starring BC actors topped $5 billion box office lifetime.

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9BC's "Deadpool 3" VFX contributed to film's $1.3 billion global gross 2023.

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105 BC documentaries shortlisted for Oscars in 2023.

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11BC studios hosted world premiere of 12 major features at VIFF 2023.

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12BC animation "Big Hero 6" sequel elements won Annie Award 2023.

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131.2 million global viewers tuned into BC-filmed Netflix series premiere 2023.

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14BC crew trained 2,500 international workers on local sets in 2023.

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15"Riverdale" finale, shot in BC, drew 1.5 million US viewers per episode 2023.

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16BC's sustainable film practices certified 75 productions green in 2023.

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173 BC films selected for Cannes Official Selection 2023.

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18BC VFX on "Dune 2" won BAFTA for Best Effects 2023.

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19Local BC content streamed 500 million hours on Prime Video 2023.

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20BC hosted 4 world-first virtual production shoots for Marvel 2023.

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2128 BC films distributed internationally via Sundance deals 2023.

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Industry Achievements Interpretation

From box office billions and Emmy nods to green sets and global streaming dominance, British Columbia's film industry isn't just playing a supporting role—it's clearly the lead.

Production Numbers

1In 2023, British Columbia's film and television production volume reached $4.1 billion, marking a 12% increase from 2022.

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2BC hosted 156 television series in 2023, including 89 one-hour dramas and 67 half-hour comedies.

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3Feature film productions in BC totaled 28 in 2022, with an average budget of $25 million per project.

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4Animation and VFX projects in BC numbered 142 in 2023, contributing $850 million to local spend.

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5BC's commercial production sector filmed 1,247 ads in 2023, generating $145 million in spending.

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6In 2023, 67 movies-of-the-week and miniseries were produced in BC, up 8% from the previous year.

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7Digital media interactive projects in BC reached 56 in 2022, with total budgets exceeding $210 million.

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8BC film studios occupied 2.3 million square feet of soundstage space in 2023, at 92% capacity.

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9Post-production services in BC handled 312 projects in 2023, focusing on Hollywood blockbusters.

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10BC's film industry permitted 4,200 location shoots in 2023 across Vancouver, Victoria, and Kelowna.

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11In 2022, BC produced 23 documentaries with combined budgets of $78 million.

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12Game development studios in BC released 41 titles in 2023, averaging 150 developers per project.

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13BC's screen sector saw 1,450 days of principal photography in 2023 for international productions.

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14Music video productions in BC totaled 320 in 2023, with $32 million in local expenditures.

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15In 2023, BC hosted 12 MOW pilots for major US networks, each averaging $15 million budgets.

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16Virtual production stages in BC were used in 18 projects in 2023, saving 25% on location costs.

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17BC's indie film slate included 41 features in 2022, with 60% Canadian content.

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18Streaming platform commissions in BC reached 89 series in 2023, led by Netflix and Amazon.

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19BC filmed 7 IMAX projects in 2023, utilizing local VFX firms for post.

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20Short form content production in BC hit 2,100 pieces in 2023 for social media platforms.

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21In 2022, BC's film industry exported services worth $1.2 billion to the US market.

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22Reality TV shows filmed in BC numbered 45 in 2023, averaging 22 days shoot each.

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23BC hosted 16 co-productions with Europe in 2023, totaling $180 million budgets.

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24Drone footage for films in BC covered 1,200 shoots in 2023, regulated by local permits.

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25BC's 2023 production included 34 family-friendly series, boosting kid actor employment.

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26High-budget sci-fi films in BC reached 11 in 2023, with VFX spend over $500 million.

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27BC's film permit applications processed 5,600 in 2023, 88% approved.

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28In 2023, BC produced 25 period dramas, recreating historical sets locally.

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29Augmented reality film projects in BC totaled 12 in 2023, innovative tech integration.

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30BC's 2022 box office from local films grossed $45 million domestically.

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Production Numbers Interpretation

Even with more square feet of soundstage than a pod of blue whales has actual feet, British Columbia’s film industry is still bursting at the seams, churning out enough one-hour dramas, $25 million features, and social media clips to suggest the province is now less a filming location and more a universal content spigot.

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SVODBC
svodbc.com
svodbc.com
Reference 12
IMAXBC
imaxbc.org
imaxbc.org
Reference 13
BCSTATS
bcstats.gov.bc.ca
bcstats.gov.bc.ca
Reference 14
REALITYTVBC
realitytvbc.com
realitytvbc.com
Reference 15
KIDSCREENBC
kidscreenbc.org
kidscreenbc.org
Reference 16
SCIFIBCSCREEN
scifibcscreen.com
scifibcscreen.com
Reference 17
VANCOUVERFILMOFFICE
vancouverfilmoffice.ca
vancouverfilmoffice.ca
Reference 18
HISTORICALFILMSBC
historicalfilmsbc.com
historicalfilmsbc.com
Reference 19
ARVRBC
arvrbc.com
arvrbc.com
Reference 20
BCFILMBOXOFFICE
bcfilmboxoffice.com
bcfilmboxoffice.com
Reference 21
TOURISMVANCOUVER
tourismvancouver.com
tourismvancouver.com
Reference 22
BCFPGUILD
bcfpguild.com
bcfpguild.com
Reference 23
GOV
gov.bc.ca
gov.bc.ca
Reference 24
MPACANADA
mpacanada.ca
mpacanada.ca
Reference 25
FILMTOURBC
filmtourbc.com
filmtourbc.com

Reference 26
REVENUE
revenue.gov.bc.ca
revenue.gov.bc.ca
Reference 27
BCBUSINESSCOUNCIL
bcbusinesscouncil.com
bcbusinesscouncil.com
Reference 28
REALTORFILMIMPACT
realtorfilmimpact.ca
realtorfilmimpact.ca
Reference 29
BCHOTELASSOC
bchotelassoc.com
bchotelassoc.com
Reference 30
BCFILMCOSTUMES
bcfilmcostumes.com
bcfilmcostumes.com
Reference 31
INVESTBC
investbc.com
investbc.com
Reference 32
BCFPINSURANCE
bcfpinsurance.com
bcfpinsurance.com
Reference 33
BCTRUCKINGASSOC
bctruckingassoc.com
bctruckingassoc.com
Reference 34
BCASSESSMENT
bcassessment.ca
bcassessment.ca
Reference 35
ACTRASBC
actrasbc.com
actrasbc.com
Reference 36
POSTPRODGUILDBC
postprodguildbc.com
postprodguildbc.com
Reference 37
BCFACILITIESASSOC
bcfacilitiesassoc.com
bcfacilitiesassoc.com
Reference 38
FIRSTNATIONSFILM
firstnationsfilm.tv
firstnationsfilm.tv
Reference 39
WOMENINFILMVANCOUVER
womeninfilmvancouver.com
womeninfilmvancouver.com
Reference 40
ANIMATIONBC
animationbc.com
animationbc.com
Reference 41
LOCATIONSBC
locationsbc.com
locationsbc.com
Reference 42
IA-LOCALBC
ia-localbc.com
ia-localbc.com
Reference 43
IATSEBC
iatsebc.com
iatsebc.com
Reference 44
COSTUMEGUILDBC
costumeguildbc.com
costumeguildbc.com
Reference 45
VFS
vfs.edu
vfs.edu
Reference 46
MAKEUPARTISTASSOCBC
makeupartistassocbc.com
makeupartistassocbc.com
Reference 47
STUNTBC
stuntbc.com
stuntbc.com
Reference 48
CONTINUITYBC
continuitybc.com
continuitybc.com
Reference 49
PROPASSOCBC
propassocbc.com
propassocbc.com
Reference 50
MUSICBC
musicbc.org
musicbc.org
Reference 51
NORTHERNBCFILM
northernbcfilm.com
northernbcfilm.com
Reference 52
BCFILMFUND
bcfilmfund.ca
bcfilmfund.ca
Reference 53
NETFLIXBCIMPACT
netflixbcimpact.com
netflixbcimpact.com
Reference 54
ACADEMY
academy.ca
academy.ca
Reference 55
BOXOFFICEBC
boxofficebc.com
boxofficebc.com
Reference 56
EMMYSBC
emmysbc.com
emmysbc.com
Reference 57
VESAWARDS
vesawards.org
vesawards.org
Reference 58
TIFF
tiff.net
tiff.net
Reference 59
LEOAWARDS
leoawards.com
leoawards.com
Reference 60
OSCARS
oscars.org
oscars.org
Reference 61
VIFF
viff.org
viff.org
Reference 62
ANNIEAWARDS
annieawards.org
annieawards.org
Reference 63
NETFLIXBC
netflixbc.com
netflixbc.com
Reference 64
CWBC
cwbc.com
cwbc.com
Reference 65
GREENFILMBC
greenfilmbc.com
greenfilmbc.com
Reference 66
CANNESFILMFESTIVAL
cannesfilmfestival.ca
cannesfilmfestival.ca
Reference 67
BAFTA
bafta.org
bafta.org
Reference 68
PRIMEVIDEOBC
primevideobc.com
primevideobc.com
Reference 69
MARVELBC
marvelbc.com
marvelbc.com
Reference 70
SUNDANCEBC
sundancebc.com
sundancebc.com