A photoluminescent polarizer including: a base having a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a plurality of grid elements disposed on the first surface; wherein a grid element includes a first lateral face, a second lateral face, and at least one photoluminescent unit stack disposed on at least one of the first lateral face and the second lateral face, wherein the first lateral face is angled away from a line perpendicular to the first surface of the base and the second lateral face angled toward the first lateral face and away from the line, wherein the photoluminescent unit stack is disposed on at least one of the first lateral face and/or to the second lateral face, wherein the photoluminescent unit stack comprises a light emitting film and a metal film, the metal film disposed on a surface of the light emitting film.