Post, Digital and Visual Effects Production (PDV) Offset

The Post, Digital and Visual effects production (PDV) Offset is a 30% rebate on Qualifying PDV Expenditure (QAPE incurred on or in relation to PDV work).

QAPE includes (but is not limited to):

  • Visual effects
  • Audio and visual editing and mixing
  • Orchestration
  • Green-screen photography
  • Salaries
  • Per diems
  • Travel for post, digital and visual effects production staff and crew
  • Rental of relevant facilities and equipment

Eligible productions must have a total Qualifying Australian PDV Expenditure of at least A$500,000.

Applies to expenditure on or related to PDV activity on a feature film, telemovie or television mini-series or series.

The production does not need to have been filmed in Australia.

The PDV Offset may not be combined with either the Location Offset or Producer Offset.

Download:
Ausfilm Factsheet: Screen Production Incentives in Australia.

Ausfilm Factsheet: Post, Digital and Special Effects Incentives in Australia

Contact Ausfilm:

For further information on how to access these incentives contact Ausfilm at incentives@ausfilm.com

Contact OFTA:

To officially apply for the PDV Offset contact Office for the Arts, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Australian Government (OFTA).

Caroline Fulton, Director +61 2 6275 9514
Rob Hall, Program Officer +61 2 6275 9629

Email: filmenquiries@pmc.gov.au