Business Details
41 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Production Payroll Services for Entertainment Industry
Founded in 1985, our company has built a reputation as a trusted leader in entertainment industry payroll solutions. With over four decades of specialized experience, we provide comprehensive services including production payroll, residuals management, film tax incentive consulting, and film financing solutions. Our team of industry experts leverages cutting-edge technology like our proprietary MediaWeb Production Accounting Software to deliver precise, efficient payroll processing for film, television, web, and commercial productions. We maintain SOC 1 compliance and military-grade data security to protect client information while offering personalized support through every stage of production.Our Employer-of-Record service handles all payroll tax obligations, workers' compensation, and W-2 processing, allowing content creators to focus on their craft. We continually innovate based on client feedback, developing tools like mobile time entry and advanced budgeting software to meet evolving industry needs. Our ACA compliance tracking and crew health benefit solutions address modern production challenges, while our nationwide film tax incentive expertise helps clients maximize savings. With no setup fees and a commitment to responsive service, we combine deep industry knowledge with practical solutions to support productions of all sizes.
Services
Production Payroll
Residuals Management
Film Tax Incentives
Film Financing
ACA Health Benefits
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized entertainment payroll expertise
- Our no-fee, same-day payroll setup streamlines production processes
- We provide state-of-the-art residuals payment system used by SAG-AFTRA auditors
- Our film incentive experts help maximize tax credit savings by state
- We implement ACA compliance tracking tools developed since healthcare law inception
Associations and certifications
- SOC 1
Services
Production Payroll
Our production payroll service handles all aspects of crew and cast compensation for film, television, and digital content productions. We automate tax withholdings, W-2 processing, and workers' compensation coverage while providing paperless payroll options with military-grade data security. With 40+ years of industry experience, we specialize in minimizing liability through proper worker classification and compliance expertise. Our Employer-of-Record service includes prompt payment via check or ACH and comprehensive payroll reporting tools.
Film Tax Incentives
Our film tax incentive consultants help productions maximize state tax credit savings through expert location analysis and budget tagging. We provide real-time updates on available incentive programs, application processes, and qualification requirements across all U.S. states. Our proprietary Automated Incentives Wizard calculates potential returns based on production spend categories, while our industry relationships offer insider insights on legislative changes affecting tax credit availability for film and television projects.
Residuals Management
We manage residuals payments for performers and crew members using our state-of-the-art system that meets SAG-AFTRA auditor standards. Our platform automates complex union rule calculations for hours-to-gross pay, including box rentals and mileage allowances. The service includes a dedicated residuals portal for talent assistance and integrates with our timecard systems to ensure accurate, timely payments that comply with evolving industry regulations and collective bargaining agreements.
Film Financing
Our film financing solutions connect producers with tax credit buyers and private financiers through an established network of industry partners. We provide guidance on equity financing options, presale strategies, and loan structures tailored to independent film and television projects. Our expertise includes navigating the intersection of tax incentive funding and traditional financing models to optimize production budgets while maintaining financial compliance.
ACA Health Benefits
We offer ACA compliance solutions and health benefit options for production companies through third-party consultants. Our tools track crew member eligibility for benefits, automate enrollment notifications, and help determine large employer status under healthcare regulations. We provide access to cost-effective health plans tailored for freelance film crews while maintaining compliance with evolving healthcare legislation affecting short-term production workers.
People
John Cooke
Sales
John Cooke brings extensive entertainment industry experience to his sales role, combining deep production knowledge with personalized client service to help content creators optimize payroll solutions.
Steve Bizenov
Sales
Steve Bizenov leverages his industry expertise to provide tailored payroll and financing solutions for film and television producers, focusing on innovative financial strategies for content creation.
Anthony Lopez
Client Services
Anthony Lopez delivers dedicated support to production clients, ensuring smooth payroll processing and timely resolution of production-related financial needs through responsive service.
Questions
What production payroll services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive production payroll services including crew and cast payment processing, tax withholdings, workers' compensation, and ACA compliance tracking for film, TV, and digital content producers.
How do film tax incentives work?
Film tax incentives are state-sponsored programs offering tax credits or rebates for qualifying production expenses. Our experts help identify optimal locations and manage the application process to maximize savings.
What software tools do you provide?
We offer Showbiz Budgeting 10 for cloud collaboration, Showbiz Timecards for union-compliant payroll calculations, and a free Labor Guide with industry rate information for production planning.
How do residuals payments work?
Our system automates residuals payments for performers based on union agreements, tracking usage and calculating payments through a dedicated portal that meets SAG-AFTRA auditor requirements.
Do you offer health benefits for crews?
Yes, we connect production companies with ACA-compliant health benefit options and provide tools to track crew eligibility and manage enrollment periods for short-term workers.
What financing options are available?
We offer access to tax credit financing through our network of buyers and private financiers, providing tailored loan structures and presale strategies for independent film projects.
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Reviews (1)
Dave Ross
Nov 24, 2021
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Near impossible website to navigate in order to get paid. Need 3 different passwords to get to my timecard. Probably easier for producers but beyond frustrating for employees. Let's go back to invoices! It's much better. Worst payroll services I have to use, and I use several.
