Our approach

We tailor tax and audit strategies with precision, empowering screen and film clients to unlock funding, offsets, and creative freedom.

Navigating Australia’s financial and compliance landscape can be complex—but for screen and film productions, we make it seamless. With decades of experience and deep regulatory insight, we deliver end-to-end tax compliance and audit services tailored to the unique needs of the industry.

From QAPE applications and tax incentives to grant audits and financial reporting, we guide productions through every step with precision and care. Because no two productions are alike, our support is bespoke—helping filmmakers stay financially sharp, fully compliant, and free to focus on what they do best… creating.

FilmIndustryServices

  • Tax Compliance
  • Producer Offset
  • Location Offset
  • State and Federal Post,
    Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) Offsets
  • QAPE Opinions

Tax Compliance

We provide specialised tax support for the film and screen industry, including setting up and deregistering Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), preparing and lodging company tax returns, managing quarterly BAS obligations, and handling individual tax returns for related parties. Our services ensure compliance, efficiency, and clarity so productions can stay focused on creativity while we take care of the numbers.

Producer Offset

The Producer Offset is one of Australia’s most valuable tax incentives, offering substantial rebates for eligible film productions. At Modoras, we specialise in audit services tailored to the specific requirements of Producer Offset legislation. We work closely with filmmakers to streamline the rebate process, minimise delays, and ensure your production receives its entitlements efficiently, accurately, and confidently.

Location Offset

In a competitive global market, Australia’s Location Offset offers a powerful tax incentive for large-budget film and television projects shot locally and available to both Australian and foreign companies. Our dedicated film audit team provides expert guidance to navigate the complex audit requirements, ensuring a smooth, delay-free process from start to finish.

State and Federal Post, <br /> Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) Offsets

Australia’s PDV Offset is a vital tax incentive supporting the creative and technical brilliance of post, digital, and visual effects work. Available to eligible productions, it rewards investment in the artistry that brings stories to life. Our audit team understands the intricacies of both State and Federal PDV requirements, offering expert guidance to navigate audits smoothly and avoid costly delays.

QAPE Opinions

Film and TV productions require significant capital which is often a mix of investor funding and debt financing. As part of the financing process, a QAPE Opinion is essential: an independent assessment of a production’s estimated Qualifying Australian Production Expenditure. Required by both financiers and government agencies, our team brings deep expertise and insight to issue QAPE Opinions that support eligibility, unlock funding, and help bring creative visions to life.

OurClients

Modoras proudly partners with a diverse range of clients across the screen and film production landscape—from global studios to boutique production houses. Our client base includes major players like Warner Bros.

International Television Production Australia, as well as independent producers, post-production specialists, and creative agencies. Whether it’s supporting large-scale international productions or guiding local filmmakers through funding and compliance, we tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each client.

Testimonials

They are absolutely excellent in everything they do.Highly recommended.
Lola
I would like to take a moment to thank you Modoras, for your professional work during the FY24 audit.
 Umar
Thank you once again making the audit process an enjoyable one.
Irene
Excellent – good people & great accountants.
Phil
The team’s insightful recommendations have proved invaluable, making them an indispensable partner in our financial matters.
Michael
Thank you for all your  hard work. It has been a pleasure to work with your team who have been patient and courteous throughout.
Mark
Amazingly helpful and very skilled at what they do. The team are always very helpful and patient. I’d highly recommend the team at Modoras!
Daniel
Professional, fast to respond, and proven advice/results. Thank you Modoras, I look forward to working together on more projects.
Nikki
The best company with solutions for your business.
Tiago
I wouldn’t trust anyone else with our accounting needs. Alf, Kirsten and the team always give clear communication and are extremely reliable and have an ample amount of experience.
Amanda
Super friendly, efficient, communicative, accommodating and attention to detail. Feel they truly care for your business.
Rebecca
I have followed my accountant to Modoras but have been very grateful for the warm welcome and responsive team.
Sheila
Modoras accounting have always made time to help with any queries I had. Polite and knowledgeable about all things tax.
Adam
We appreciate the work that Ian does with us, we are grateful that he takes the time necessary to explain things to us and delivers us great service.
Elizabeth
As one of their oldest customers, we have always experienced sound financial management of our affairs. Highly recommended.
Jill
We’ve been with Modoras, since the late 80s. Thanks to them we feel secure, and settled – knowing that their advice is based on knowledge not wishful thinking is reassuring.
John and Jill