Producer Offset in 2026: what changed and what to prepare

February 20, 20265 min read
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The Screen Australia guidance released in January refines eligibility for post, digital and visual effects work.

The updated guidance around the Producer Offset and PDV Offset has meaningful implications for production accounting and cost reporting through the FY26 slate. Producers should be adjusting their QAPE tracking, revisiting their above-the-line thresholds and preparing for the tighter documentation expectations flagged by Screen Australia.

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