Saskatchewan Film Employment Tax Credit
Up to No cap (percentage of eligible labour costs)Tax creditSaskatchewanCreative Saskatchewan
Refundable tax credit for eligible labour costs incurred in Saskatchewan film and television productions. Provides a base credit of 25% on Saskatchewan labour expenditures, with an additional 5% bonus for productions filmed outside Regina and Saskatoon. Encourages the development of the provincial screen industry.
Deadlines
- Intake type: Rolling — apply any time
- Typical processing time: 6–12 weeks
What you'll need
Canadian Content Certification
Production must qualify as Canadian content under CAVCO or CRTC guidelines
Saskatchewan Labour Expenditure Records
Detailed records of all Saskatchewan-resident labour expenditures claimed
Pre-Production Application
Submit application to Creative Saskatchewan before commencing principal photography
Official program page · Details verified Mar 26, 2026
Related funding
- New Brunswick Film Tax Credit — New Brunswick, up to No cap (percentage of eligible labour costs)
- Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive — Saskatchewan, up to $225K tax credit per investor (on $500K investment)
- BC Production Services Tax Credit — British Columbia, up to Up to 28% of BC labour
- Creative Saskatchewan Market Travel Grant — Saskatchewan, up to $5,000
- Export Saskatchewan Market Access Fund — Saskatchewan, up to $50,000
- Film Nova Scotia Production Financing Program — Nova Scotia, up to $750,000