Film & TV Budget Consulting + Canadian Tax Credit Strategy
Finance-grade budgeting, scheduling, and deep regional incentive planning—so every dollar goes further.
A production powerhouse with world-class value
Competitive stackable incentives coast-to-coast, deep union and non-union crews, modern infrastructure, and the geographic range to double for almost anywhere.
From Atlantic coastlines to Rocky Mountain ranges
Every province and territory offers unique locations and competitive programs. Major hubs in Ontario, BC, Québec, and Alberta anchor world-class infrastructure—but emerging regions deliver strong value and distinctive looks.
- •Stackable federal + provincial/territorial refundable credits (16% federal PSTC nationwide)
- •Experienced union (DGC, IATSE, ACTRA) and non-union crews across all provinces
- •Established post, VFX, and animation ecosystems with global reputation
CA$12B+ annual production
One of the world's largest markets with steady studio, streamer, and independent demand across all regions.
Up to ~65% combined incentives
Federal + provincial/territorial credits stack. Labour, all-spend, regional bonuses, and post/VFX uplifts available.
350+ stages nationwide
Modern facilities support features, episodic, animation, and VFX pipelines from Vancouver to Halifax.
Any look, any season
Arctic tundra to prairie wheat fields, maritime coastlines to urban skylines—Canada doubles convincingly for global locations.
Union & non-union flexibility
Access experienced crews under union agreements or competitive non-union rates depending on project needs and region.
Post & VFX leadership
Toronto, Vancouver, and Montréal anchor world-class vendors. Tax credits keep complex pipelines cost-effective.
A Partner Who Understands Both the Creative and the Financial
We bridge the gap between creative ambition and financial precision.
Whether you're packaging an indie feature or managing a major studio production, we help you navigate budgets, incentives, and financial planning — so you can focus on making the work shine.
Right-sized to your stage
Whether you need early assumptions, a finance-grade budget, or investor-ready materials—we meet you where you are.
Critical Assumptions Sprint
Build confidence before locking region or schedule.
- ✓ Financial assumptions memo
- ✓ Incentive headline math
- ✓ Preliminary top-sheet
- ✓ 30-min alignment call
Budget + Schedule
Defensible budgeting for investors and audit.
- ✓ Detailed budget (MM/Excel)
- ✓ Schedule integration
- ✓ Full incentive modeling
- ✓ Two revision cycles
Greenlight Package
Turn numbers into investment decisions.
- ✓ Slide finance deck
- ✓ Excel greenlight model
- ✓ Executive summary
- ✓ Two iteration passes
Add-Ons Available
Compare ON, BC, AB, MB, QC, etc. side-by-side
Optional with Budget + Schedule
Our Process
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1
Scope & Align
Understand your timeline, budget targets, and which provinces/incentives matter most.
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2
Build & Model
We build the budget/model, integrate incentives (federal + provincial), and test scenarios.
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3
Review & Refine
Walk through risks, sensitivities, and adjustments for schedule, region, or vendor realities.
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Deliver Final Package
Investor-ready files with assumptions documented, audit-friendly formatting, and handoff support.