Manitobans may be seeing more movies being filmed in the province thanks to new governmental changes in favour of the industry.

The province's enthusiasm for the wider film industry is being reflected in today's announcements.

In this year's budget, the province has announced the enhancement for the Film and Video Production Tax Credit by eight per cent. Now, the cost-of-production credit will be 38 per cent instead of last year's 30 per cent.

“With these changes, we hope to see more post-production spending in Manitoba, increased employment opportunities for Manitoba VFX artists, editors and animators, and attract animation post-production and visual effects companies to open new facilities,”  Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox says in a statement.

Finance Minister Scott Fielding notes that the province can expect an increase in their yearly budget to $42.5 million from films being produced in the province. 

“We are pleased to support Manitoba’s successful film production industry and continue to elevate our province’s reputation as a destination for film and video production," Fielding says.

Along with the increase in tax credits, the province also announced that filming on provincial roads will be simpler to do in the future.

Previously, Manitoba RCMP officers were tasked with controlling traffic for films. Instead, the province as noted they will allow flag people to take up the task.

“This amendment will allow our officers to focus on core policing duties and will help to ensure that we continue to provide the very best in front-line policing services to our communities,” Assistant Commissioner Jane MacLatchy, commanding officer of the Manitoba RCMP, says.

The flag people will be required by law to be trained and hold a valid flag person certificate.

The province expects the film industry to surpass last year's $250 million injections into its economy thanks to today's changes.