Created in 1999, our role is to promote the NWT as a production location for feature films, documentaries, television programs, commercials, as well as still shoots.
Our official mandate is to maximize economic opportunities for Northwest Territories residents and businesses participating in the Film and Media Arts Industry, and to promote the NWT as an ultimate production location.
In order to achieve our mandate, we:
Film Rebate Program (local incentive)
NWT Labour/Training Rebate
- 25% rebate for eligible NWT Labour
- Additional 15% rebate for recognized positions or for NWT resident candidates receiving on-set training
NWT Expenditure Rebate
- 25% rebate for all goods and services that qualify as NWT spend purchased and consumed in the NWT
- Additional 15% rebate for goods and services for productions shooting outside of Yellowknife city limits.
NWT Travel Rebate
- 10% rebate for travel to and from the NWT from anywhere in the world
- 35% rebate for travel within the NWT (excluding aerial photography)
Additional information and program guidelines can be found here:http://www.nwtfilm.com/rebate