Alberta government  investing more than $65 million to support  film, television industry

News Release

Alberta plays a starring role

Through Budget 2026, Alberta’s government is investing more than $65 million to support the film and television industry.

Alberta is promoting its film and television industry at the Banff World Media Festival, which brings together more than 1,500 creators, producers and industry leaders from more than 50 countries. The festival is a key opportunity to showcase Alberta talent, attract new business and build partnerships on a global stage.

That international exposure, paired with strong and consistent support, is driving continued growth across the industry. Since 2020, more than 380 productions have been supported through the Film and Television Tax Credit (FTTC) and Alberta Media Fund (AMF), generating more than $1.6 billion in spending, contributing an estimated $933 million to provincial GDP and supporting more than 16,000 jobs. Every dollar government invests generates four dollars in economic activity.

To build on this momentum, Alberta’s government is streamlining support by bringing the FTTC and AMF together under the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women. while expanding the FTTC to include unscripted television and game shows. This alignment will improve coordination, strengthen oversight and provide greater clarity for industry partners.

“The Banff World Media Festival highlights the strength of Alberta’s screen sector and the talent behind it. Our government is supporting this key industry by expanding the FTTC to include unscripted television and game shows, a change that will create jobs and diversify Alberta’s economy.”

Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women
“The Banff World Media Festival is a strong example of how the Alberta Media Fund successfully invests in infrastructure, bringing new business, world-class productions, local film and television industry growth and vast cultural benefits to the province, positioning Alberta as a global leader in the screen sector.”

Jenn Kuzmyk, executive director, Banff World Media Festival
This year’s Banff World Media Festival has put Alberta front and centre, with major industry players such as Netflix, Amazon MGM and Sony Pictures in attendance. That interest is reflected in productions like Reminders of Him, Die My Love, The Last of Us and Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which have chosen to film in Alberta in recent years, reinforcing the province’s growing reputation as a destination for film and television.

That level of interest reflects the strength of Alberta’s screen sector and the environment that supports it. With a skilled workforce, growing infrastructure and targeted supports in place, Alberta is well-positioned to attract productions, deliver results and compete on a global stage.

“Alberta producers are thriving, thanks in no small part to the Alberta Media Fund. Aligning the fund and the Film and Television Tax Credit under one ministry strengthens development and production incentives, helping turn ideas into screen-ready projects that attract investment and create jobs.”

Janet Morhart, chief operating officer and co-executive producer, Prairie Dog Film + Television
The province also backs the screen industry through the Alberta Made Screen Industries Program, which delivers funding through the Alberta Made Production Grant, the Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant and the Project and Script Development Grant. These investments help projects move from concept to reality and ensure more film and television work can be created and completed right here in Alberta.

Together, these supports and program improvements reinforce Alberta’s position as a competitive and reliable destination for film and television production, driving jobs, attracting investment and keeping the province at the forefront of global production.

Quick facts
Budget 2026 invests $60 million in the Film and Television Tax Credit program.
The Alberta Media Fund also provides $8 million for locally produced books, magazines, music, film and television.
This includes $5.4 million dedicated to supporting Alberta film and television creators and productions, through the Alberta Made Screen Industries Program.
Since it began in 2020, the Alberta Made Production Grant has supported 117 productions with a combined total of $7.7 million, generating an estimated $31 million in spending across the province.
More than 60 per cent of Alberta-made productions have filmed or plan to film in small cities, towns or rural locations outside of Calgary or Edmonton, extending the positive economic impact to every corner of Alberta.