Co-ventures
Let’s work together
Your country doesn’t have an official coproduction treaty with Canada?
International producers can coproduce with Canadian companies by engaging in a Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) co-venture. These productions may then qualify for a production services tax credit and may also qualify as “Canadian content” for Canadian broadcasters.
LET’S WORK TOGETHER
Co-ventures : what’s in it for you
- Access to Federal Canadian Content Tax Credits and Provincial Canadian Content or Services Tax Credit
- Enhanced Canadian broadcast license fees
- Foreign co-producers can own up to 100% of the copyrights
Quick fact
what you are responsible for
The producer must be a Canadian and must act as the central decision-maker from the development stage until the production is ready for commercial exploitation.
- The production must earn a minimum number of points based on the key creative functions that are performed by Canadians. Usually, a minimum of 6 out of 10.
- At least 75% of the production’s services costs must be paid to Canadians and at least 75% of the production’s post-production and laboratory costs must be paid for services provided in Canada by Canadians or Canadian companies.
- The production must qualify for certification under an eligible program category.
How to
OBTAIN THE APPROPRIATE certification
Where to apply for certification depends on the type of production:
- If the production is independently produced and meets certification requirements as a Canadian program, apply for Canadian Program Certification with the CRTC.
- If the production is eligible for a tax credit, file an application with the Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office.
START EXPLORING PARTNERS AND PROJECTS
Canadian producers attending international events are often looking for partners (like you) for upcoming coproduction projects.