Over 10 years of maximizing tax credits 🎬
Maximize your production’s financial potential with expert tax credit consulting, funding applications, and business affairs support.
Missing out on tax credits and funding can lead to lost opportunities and higher production costs. Without expert guidance, navigating complex applications can delay your project. Let us help you avoid mistakes, secure funding, and focus on creating exceptional content.
Never miss critical deadlines or opportunities
Maximize funding with a proven process
Avoid delays with expert tax credit guidance
At J&J Entertainment Services, we provide comprehensive consulting services for Canadian film and television productions.
We help you identify eligible tax credits early, maximizing your production’s potential.
From start to finish, we handle the paperwork and ensure all deadlines are met.
We help secure funding from sources like Canada Media Fund, Rogers, Bell Fund, and more.
We provide business affairs consulting to ensure smooth operations throughout your project.
We’ve built a strong reputation across Canada. Here’s what our clients have to say.
J&J Entertainment provides our business with expert guidance and invaluable insights into tax credit compliance and eligibility. By leveraging their deep understanding of tax credit regulations, J&J Entertainment help us avoid missteps and ensure that our tax credit calculations are robust and defensible.
Shark Teeth Films
Production company
Joe, Jenna and the team provide exceptional support. They are knowledgeable, incredibly responsive, and a true pleasure to work with. We highly recommend their services to any company looking for reliable and insightful tax credit and business affairs support.
Scott Brothers Entertainment
Production company
Joe and Jenna are a crack business affairs team. I trust them with my shows because of their deep insutrdy knowledge, efficiency, and positive attitudes. In short, they are great to work with.
Curious Features
Production company
Working with J&J Entertainment Services is straightforward and hassle-free
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Schedule a consultation with us to discuss your project’s needs.
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We’ll assess your production and create a tailored plan to maximize your funding opportunities.
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We handle the paperwork, filing, and communication with funding bodies.
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We continue to assist you throughout the production process, ensuring everything stays on track.
J&J Entertainment Services, led by Joe Woodward, brings over 40 years of experience in the film and TV industry. Since 2014, we’ve specialized in navigating Canadian tax credits and funding. From pre-production consulting to filing applications for programs like CMF, Ontario Creates, and Bell Fund, we support both domestic and international co-productions, helping productions of all sizes maximize financial support.
With over 40 years in film and TV across Toronto and LA, Joe shifted from performing to production, eventually launching Cedars Entertainment Inc. in 2015. His calm, solutions-focused approach made him the go-to for tax credit issues and production challenges. Joe has three grown kids (two working at J&J), a wife in the industry, and a grandchild he loves to talk about.
Joe Woodward
Founder & Lead Consultant
Jenna joined Joe in 2016 and quickly grew from part-time help to full partner. With a sharp eye for detail and a love of problem-solving, she keeps J&J running smoothly behind the scenes. Her steady hand ensures clients get top-notch service. Jenna lives with her fiancé and their young son, who brightens the office on his visits.
Jenna Silta
Managing Partner
What tax credits can I apply for in Canada?
We provide consulting for several programs, including the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CAVCO), Ontario Film & Television Tax Credit, and more.
Do you handle international co-productions?
Yes! We have extensive experience with international co-productions and can guide you through the process of applying for tax credits and funding in both Canada and abroad.
What is the consultation process like?
Our process is simple. We start with an initial consultation to understand your project, then create a customized plan to help you access the funding and credits available to you.
How do you help with funding applications?
We assist with applications for funding programs such as the Canada Media Fund (CMF), Rogers Fund, Bell Fund, and other relevant funding sources, ensuring you meet all the deadlines and requirements.
