The Post, Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) Incentive attracts footloose and fully financed screen projects to utilise PDV facilities and practitioners in Queensland.

The objectives of the incentive are to:

• increase the level of PDV work in the State of Queensland;
• increase skills development and employment opportunities for Queenslanders working in the PDV sector; and
• increase business activity for Queensland-based PDV companies.

The PDV Incentive complements the Federal Government’s PDV Offset, Producer Offset and Locations Offset and may be combined with any of these.

Applicants with projects that are eligible for the PDV Incentive may also be eligible for funding through other Screen Queensland programs. For projects undertaking physical production in Queensland see both our Screen Finance Program guidelines and Production Attraction Incentive guidelines. 

This incentive program is open to all Australian and international producers, production companies and studios with screen projects that:

• are spending a minimum of AU$250,000 in qualifying PDV Queensland Production Expenditure (PDV QPE), with all resulting PDV QPE incurred and retained in Queensland;
• are fully financed;
• have evidence of genuine marketplace commitment for commercial release or distribution; and
• have not commenced PDV work in Queensland prior to the date of application.

Please read the incentive guidelines for the full eligibility requirements. 

The incentive is generally calculated at fifteen percent (15%) of the PDV QPE. The incentive amount will be at the discretion of Screen Queensland and is subject to the availability of funding at the time of application.

Applications for the PDV Incentive are assessed in accordance with these guidelines, with a focus on the following criteria:

• Economic Benefits – will the project deliver economic benefits to Queensland (e.g. inward investment (qualifying PDV QPE) and onward economic benefits)?
• Industry Benefits – will the project deliver industry benefits to Queensland (e.g. opportunities for businesses and screen practitioners to secure work, to promote growth and success, and for training and skills development)?

Applications must be made online through Screen Queensland’s SmartyGrants system, via the “Apply Now” link above. The application is available to preview prior to starting. 

During the application process applicants will be required to provide key information and documentation. A full list is available in the incentive guidelines above. 

Please contact Naomi Wenck, Head of Production Attraction with any questions regarding the application. 

• Statutory Declaration (QLD) – Example*
• PDV Vendor – Statutory Declaration (QLD) – Example*

*These are guides. Please seek independent legal advice in relation to these documents.

• Australian Federal Government PDV Offset Guidelines
• Australian Federal Government PDV Offset Glossary
• Screen Queensland Strategic Plan 2023-2025
• SDIN Charter