Another year of good news for the B.C. film industry.

Film and TV productions are bringing record amounts of money into the province, according to the government91裸聊视频檚 latest numbers released Saturday.

Productions spent an estimated $2.6 billion in B.C. during the 2016-17 fiscal year 91裸聊视频� an all-time high for Hollywood North.

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91裸聊视频淔rom physical production to VFX and animation, our talent, industry expertise and robust infrastructure deliver the world91裸聊视频檚 highest quality content,91裸聊视频� Prem Gill, Creative BC91裸聊视频檚 chief executive officer, said in a statement.

The Lower Mainland has been home to several major productions in recent months, including Hard Powders featuring Liam Neeson, Netflix original Riverdale and 顿别补诲辫辞辞濒91裸聊视频檚 sequel, which also filmed on Vancouver Island.

The industry boom is a nearly 180 degree change from the days of 91裸聊视频渟ave B.C. film91裸聊视频� campaigns nearly four years ago, due to the low Canadian dollar and B.C.91裸聊视频檚 tax credits.

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In the 2016-17 year, Creative BC approved 338 tax-credit certifications, compared to 297 the year prior.

Film and TV productions that hold a permanent establishment in B.C. can receive 28 per cent in refundable tax credits on certain labour costs.

ashley.wadhwani@bpdigital.ca
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