Why do so many of the world’s best filmmakers look to Australia for outstanding visual effects and post-production services?
- The highly skilled and experienced creatives are passionate about efficiently delivering high-quality innovative solutions that surpass client expectations.
- Post and VFX companies create an atmosphere that fosters very high levels of performance and continually invest in new technology, improving results every time.
- The Australian Government provides financial incentives for eligible international productions, making the country globally competitive. For more information on Australia’s Post, Digital, VFX incentive (PDV Offset)
The Post, Digital and Visual effects production (PDV) Offset is a 15% rebate on Qualifying PDV Expenditure (QAPE incurred on or in relation to PDV work), and is available for projects spending a minimum of A$5 million in Qualifying Australian PDV Expenditure, regardless of whether the production is filmed in Australia. QAPE includes (but is not limited to) visual effects, audio and visual editing and mixing, orchestration, green-screen photography and many other tasks. It can also include salaries, per diems and travel for post, digital and visual effects production staff and crew, as well as rental of relevant facilities and equipment.
- Eligible productions must have a total Qualifying Australian PDV Expenditure of at least A$5 million.
- Applies to expenditure on or related to PDV activity on a feature film, telemovie or television mini-series or series.
The PDV Offset may not be combined with either the Location Offset or Producer Offset. For more details on this please contact us.
The visual effects and animation sector in Australia is growing. Several significant recent upgrades of laboratories and digital post-production facilities reflect the industry’s self-confidence, build capacity, and enhance quality and reliability. The films themselves speak most powerfully about Australia’s capacity, including those that sought out Australian services despite being filmed elsewhere. Australia is a preferred supplier of visual effects for the Harry Potter franchise and an Australian company was integral to the art direction and visual effects on 300.
