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British Columbia to Hike Film Subsidy to Confront Production Decline

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Lights, camera, action! British Columbia boosts film subsidies to lure back Hollywood's biggest stars and blockbuster productions.
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  • Premier David Eby announces a 28% hike in tax credits for international film/TV productions, from 28% to 36%, to battle sharp decline in BC's production levels
  • The domestic tax credit will also get a boost, as BC scrambles to regain its status as a premier filming destination and compete with rivals like Ontario and Quebec
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David Eby, British Columbia
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