Producer Offset
Key questions
How much does Producer Offset pay?
Producer Offset pays 20–30% of eligible local spend in Australia. It is bankable, so lenders will typically cash-flow it.
Who is eligible for Producer Offset?
Producer Offset is open to feature films, TV series, documentaries, animation and short films. Eligible structures include official co-productions. Projects must pass a cultural test. Projects must commence principal photography on or after 1 July 2024 for new legislative changes.
When is the next Producer Offset deadline?
Producer Offset accepts applications on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed deadline.
How do you apply for Producer Offset?
Applications for Producer Offset go to Screen Australia / Australian Taxation Office through its online application portal. Payment usually follows about 12 months after completion. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.
Rate conditions
Funding tracks
Territorial spend requirement
Must incur qualifying Australian production expenditure with arm's length transactions
Overview
The Producer Offset is a refundable tax offset (rebate) for producers of Australian feature films, television and other projects.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
Projects must commence principal photography on or after 1 July 2024 for new legislative changes. Drama series can meet either $500,000 per hour and $1 million total QAPE thresholds, or $35 million per season QAPE threshold. The 20% above the line cap will be removed and minimum length requirements will be removed for most formats (pending legislation).