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 feasibility numbers, a full finance-grade budget, or a structured plan for investors—we scale our work to match where your project stands.
Development Budgeting & Incentive Snapshot
Fast clarity on feasibility, incentives, and regional strategy—before committing to a province or schedule.
- ✓ Assumptions memo (unions, fringes, rates)
- ✓ Incentive snapshot (federal + provincial)
- ✓ Preliminary top sheet
- ✓ Alignment call and next-step plan
Production Budget & Schedule
A defensible, incentive-integrated budget and schedule used for financing, submissions, and audit planning.
- ✓ Detailed production budget (MM/Excel)
- ✓ One-line schedule + DOODs
- ✓ Incentive modeling for chosen region
- ✓ Two rounds of refinements
Finance Plan & Producer Consulting
A structured plan for investors—with a working recoupment model and guidance on incentives, structure, and risk.
- ✓ Finance plan (incentives, structure, cost drivers)
- ✓ IRR / ROI / waterfall model
- ✓ One-page executive summary
- ✓ 1:1 producer consulting + refinements
Add-Ons Available
Compare ON, BC, AB, MB, QC, etc. side-by-side with federal integration.
Lender-ready timing model + formatting aligned to common vendor workflows.
Our Process
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Scope & Align
We clarify your timeline, budget goals, province options, and soft-money targets.
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Build & Model
We construct your budget/model, integrate incentives, and stress-test key assumptions.
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Review & Refine
We walk through risks, schedule drivers, incentive sensitivities, and revisions.
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Deliver Final Package
Investor-ready deliverables with documented assumptions, clean formatting, and support for next steps.