Alberta budgeting millions to grow the province’s creative sector

April 16, 2025

The provincial government is putting $235 million toward the Film and Tax Credit program over the next three years.

The Film and Television Tax Credit program offers tax incentives to make filming in Alberta more lucrative for large- and medium-scale productions that spend at least $500,000.

Since it began in 2020, more than 200 productions have used the program, “with many more on the way,” according to the province.

Projects already approved are expected to spend around $1.5 billion in the province, including on crews, hotels and equipment, according to Matt Jones, minister of jobs, economy and trade.

That spending is anticipated to account for an estimated $852 million in gross domestic product and support more than 14,000 jobs.

Big-name productions like The Last of Us, Heartland, Jumanji and Ghostbusters have all filmed in Alberta.

The province made the announcement at The Stunt Garage in Edmonton, which is home to Emmy award-winning stunt performer Martin Cochingco.

Source:
• https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/alberta-budgeting-millions-to-grow-the-provinces-creative-sector/