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Funding & Support

INCENTIVES

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. 

VICTORIA’S INCENTIVES AND REBATES

PHYSICAL PRODUCTION

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. 

Available Incentives

Film your production in Victoria, and you can apply for a grant of up to 10% of your project’s Qualifying Victorian Expenditure (QVE) that is paid upon project completion.

The Victorian Screen Incentive (VSI) can be combined with our Regional Location Assistance Fund (RLAF), as well as the Victorian Digital Screen (VDSR) program and any of the Federal Offsets.

Qualification Criteria

To qualify, spend a minimum of AU$3.5 million on physical production in Victoria – an extra incentive to make our state your stage. 

POST-PRODUCTION

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.

Available Incentives

Work with Victorian post-production talent and facilities, and you can apply for a grant of up to 10% of your project’s Qualifying Victorian Expenditure (QVE) that is paid upon project completion.

Applicants that are 100% Victorian-owned companies may be eligible for a grant up to 15% of the Qualifying Victorian Expenditure. 

Qualification Criteria

To qualify, spend at least AU$500,000 on post-production in Victoria. Talented professionals are ready to help realise your vision. 

VISUAL EFFECTS (VFX)

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.

Available Incentives

Work with Victorian VFX studios, including powerhouses Framestore and Luma Pictures, and you can apply for a grant of up to 10% your project’s Qualifying Victorian Expenditure (QVE). 

Applicants that are 100% Victorian-owned companies may be eligible for a grant up to 15% of the Qualifying Victorian Expenditure.

Qualification Criteria

To qualify, spend at least AU$500,000 on VFX work in Victoria and work with highly skilled and experienced artists dedicated to delivering the perfect shot.

ANIMATION

Whether for the big screen, phone screen, TV or games, Victoria’s multi award-winning animators and studios are breathing life into illustrated worlds. 

Available Incentives

Work with Victorian animation studios, and you can apply for a grant of up to 10% of your project’s Qualifying Victorian Expenditure (QVE) that is paid upon project completion.

Applicants that are 100% Victorian-owned companies may be eligible for a grant up to 15% of the Qualifying Victorian Expenditure. 

Qualification Criteria

To qualify, spend a minimum of AU$500,000 on animation production for your project in Victoria and work with outstanding talent.

DIGITAL GAMES

Press play on your project in Melbourne, and experience the excitement of working with outstanding talent and businesses in a games development epicentre. 

Available Incentives

Work with Victorian games studios, and you can apply for a grant of up to 10% of your project’s Qualifying Victorian Expenditure (QVE) that is paid upon project completion. 

Applicants that are 100% Victorian-owned companies may be eligible for a grant up to 15% of the Qualifying Victorian Expenditure.

Qualification Criteria

To qualify, spend a minimum of AU$500,000 on digital games development in Victoria. Press play on your project in a globally recognised games epicentre. 

Victorian Digital Screen Rebate (VDSR)

Power up your post-production, VFX, animation and digital games projects with the Victorian Digital Screen Rebate. 

 

Your go to destination for ambitious digital screen projects. 

Victoria is a leading international creative partner, home to some of the world’s best screen creators. 

→ VDSR grants can be combined with VSI, VPF, VPF - Games and any of the Federal Offsets for film and games

→ Grants are paid upon project completion.  

→ Applicants that are 100% Victorian-owned companies may be eligible for a grant up to 15% of the Qualifying Victorian Expenditure. 

 

Talk to VicScreen to find out more. 

Applications are now open. If you are interested in applying, please contact our Incentives team to discuss your application. 

View the Guidelines
Complete the Application Form
Complete the Acquittal Form

Victorian Screen Incentive (VSI)

Calling all producers, studio execs and production company heads: VSI 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. 

Victorian locations have been the backdrops to some of the world’s most captivating screen projects and can double for almost anywhere in the world. Talk to us about how you can make our state your stage.

→ Grants can be combined with Federal Offsets and Incentives

→ Grants are paid upon project completion. 

 

Talk to VicScreen to find out more.

View the Guidelines
Complete the Application Form
Complete the Acquittal Form

Regional Location Assistance Fund (RLAF)

Take your show on the road, or off the beaten path, with a Regional Location Assistance Fund grant. 

 

Prepare for a Regional Victorian welcome like no other. 

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. 

→ Apply any time. 

→ Applications assessed in 4–6 weeks. 

 

Talk to VicScreen to find out more.

Please note: Applications are closed. If you wish to discuss further, please contact our Incentives team.

View the Guidelines
Complete the Application Form
Complete the Acquittal Form

Indian Cinema Attraction Fund (ICAF)

Activate your large-scale Indian screen project in Victoria, Australia, with an Indian Cinema Attraction Fund grant. 

 

International collaboration and cultural fusion await. 

Subcontinental stories. Victorian surrounds. Bring your Indian production to multicultural Victoria, and enjoy all our spectacular region has to offer. 

→ Collaborate with local professionals in the international language of screen. 

→ Promote skills development and job opportunities; connect screen communities across continents.

 

Talk to our Incentives team to find out more.

View the Guidelines
Complete the Application Form

WHEN YOU'RE READY TO APPLY

 

1.) Read the guidelines.  

2.) Review the Application Form.  

3.) Reach out to the team below to discuss your project or ask any questions.

YOUR TEAM AT VICSCREEN

Joe Brinkmann (he/him)
Head of Incentives & Production Support
Tess Hamilton (she/her)
Incentives Coordinator
George Macfarlane (she/her)
Incentives Officer
Nadia Macaulay (she/her)
Grants Officer