Breathtaking natural landscapes that can double for almost anywhere. World-class sound stages, crew and production infrastructure. Leading-edge post-production, visual effects, animation and games studios. All within minutes of the city.
Victoria’s delivered the talent, the professionals, and the backdrops for the world’s most electrifying screen projects and experiences. Now we’re ready to light up yours.
VSR grants are state-based incentives to help you hit go on your screen project in Victoria.
Backing the projects that have the global industry talking.
Victoria is your leading creative partner, home to some of the world’s best screen creators and cutting-edge visual effects, post-production, animation and games studios.
Apply for a rebate of up to 10% of your Qualifying Victorian Expenditure (QVE), or up to 15% for majority Victorian owned companies for games, post-production, visual effects and animation.
Talk to us about how you can make our state your stage.
→ Grants can be combined with Federal Offsets.
→ Grants are generally paid upon project completion.
This is a rolling fund.
Eligible spend cannot include expenditure made prior to the application date.
If you are interested in applying, please contact our incentives team to discuss your application.
The Victorian Screen Rebate (VSR) program is an economic development initiative that offers grants to attract footloose physical productions and/or post-production, regional filming, VFX, animation and digital games projects activities in Victoria.
→ Victorian Screen Rebate Guidelines (PDF)
→ Victorian Screen Rebate Guidelines (accessible version Word)
Interested in applying? Reach out to our incentives team to discuss your project before applying.
Acquittal Forms are in your SmartyGrants account under 'My Submissions'. Information about how to access your Acquittal Form can be found here.
Contact us if you are having issues accessing the form.
Take your show on the road, or off the beaten path. The landscapes. The heritage architecture. The wide-open spaces. Extras from the local community. Regional Victoria has everything you’re looking for and the infrastructure and screen professionals to boot.
→ Applications assessed in 4–6 weeks.
Talk to VicScreen to find out more.
If you wish to discuss further, please contact our incentives team.
Productions must spend a minimum of AU$100,000 Qualifying Victorian Regional Expenditure, and film and accommodate the crew in the regional location for at least five nights.
Projects must demonstrate genuine marketplace interest for commercial release or distribution and engage screen industry practitioners who are Victorian residents.
→ Victorian Screen Rebate (VSR) Guidelines (PDF)
→ Victorian Screen Rebate (VSR) Guidelines (accessible version Word)
Applications are currently closed. Reach out to our incentives team if you wish to discuss further.
Acquittal Forms are in your SmartyGrants account under 'My Submissions'. Information about how to access your Acquittal Form can be found here.
Contact us if you are having issues accessing the form.
World-renowned talent, experienced crews, award-winning VFX and animation studios, post-production specialists, and state-of-the-art production facilities. Victoria sets the perfect stage.
When you’re ready for your project to take its final shape, Victoria’s internationally renowned picture, sound and editing facilities are staffed with top talent and fully equipped to help.
Experience the excitement of working with Victoria’s world-renowned VFX studios who are lighting up the action in the world’s biggest blockbusters. It’s time to make it in Melbourne, Victoria.
Whether for the big screen, phone screen, TV or games, Victoria’s multi award-winning animators and studios are breathing life into illustrated worlds.
Press play on your project in Melbourne, and experience the excitement of working with outstanding talent and businesses in a games development epicentre.
1.) Read the guidelines.
2.) Review the Application Form.
3.) Reach out to the team below to discuss your project or ask any questions.