Summary
As a producer or filmmaker not only are you tasked with the creative outlook of your project but you are also in charge of protecting your financial investment and your project's budget. That’s why having a basic understanding of production accounting, and selecting the right production accountant, is so crucial to the success of any project you produce.
In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, you’ll learn what production accounts entail, what makes a great production accountant, and how to find that great team for your project. You’ll cover different technology and vendors available to you, how the production life cycle operates in the accounting office, and how to apply for tax incentives.
Production accounting experts Michele Miller and Rene Quiroz at GreenSlate will show you the ropes from their own vast experience and will provide exclusive handouts to those attending the webinar. Greenslate client projects include Academy award winners CODA, NOMADLAND, and MOONLIGHT, and hit shows EMILY IN PARIS and MCMILLIONS.
Michele is an expert in all things production accounting and tax incentives, having worked on productions for over 13 years, including the indie film PIG and the Netflix series RUSSIAN DOLL, and works closely with the GreenSlate clients like Jax Media and A24.
Rene has an extensive background in entertainment finance, having previously served as VP of Corporate Finance at Karga Seven Pictures, and worked for Pilgrim Studios and Mark Burnett Productions.
By the end of this webinar, you’ll not only have exclusive handouts to take with you but you'll know how to establish a strong production accounting team based on a personable and collaborative environment that can adapt to your film or television project’s needs. Don’t miss out on your chance to learn from some of the most experienced entertainment accountants in the industry, and make every dollar of your production budget count.
PRAISE FOR MICHELLE'S TEACHINGS:
“You’ve done a great job making accounting digital and seamless” - K.D., Production Accountant
“No matter when I call or what ridiculous question I ask this team, they are ALWAYS on the case. My favorite team of all the production software companies” - P.C., Production Accountant
“It is truly impressive to see how GreenSlate has embraced the digital world, GreenSlate was sure ahead of the curve” - C.K. Finance Executive
What You'll Learn
The Production Accountant -
- The role of a production accountant
- Finding the best person for your film
- What to look for when choosing your accountant
- Working effectively with your production accountant
The Production Life Cycle
- Understanding the production life cycle in the accounting office
- The key role of your payroll accountant
- Understanding the payroll life cycle
Production Accounting 101
- Debits must equal credits
- Working with and managing cost reports
Production Accounting Technology and Payroll Vendors -
- Choosing the right platform for you
- Setting up your accountant for success
- Considerations for selecting a payroll company
- The role of paperless workflows to streamline your processes
Film Tax Incentives
- The basics
- The benefits
- The incentive application, monitoring, and filing
Q&A with Michele and Rene
Who Should Attend
All levels of directors (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn what production accounts entail, what makes a great production accountant, and how to find that great team for your project.
All levels of writers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn what production accounts entail, what makes a great production accountant, and how to find that great team for your project.
Producers looking to learn what production accounts entail, what makes a great production accountant, and how to find that great team for your project.
Actors looking to learn what production accounts entail, what makes a great production accountant, and how to find that great team for your project.
Executive
Michele Miller has spent the last decade managing post accounting and tax incentives for many productions, including the indie film PIG and the Netflix scripted series RUSSIAN DOLL. She is the Director of Accounting Services at GreenSlate, where she leads a team of accounts and works closely with clients like Jax Media and A24 to manage production data throughout the production lifecycle.
Rene Quiroz is the Director of Application Solutions at GreenSlate and has over 13 years of experience with unscripted production companies. He served as VP of Corporate Finance at Karga Seven Pictures, and prior to that, he worked for Pilgrim Studios and Mark Burnett Productions.
Testimonials
“You’ve done a great job making accounting digital and seamless” - K.D., Production Accountant
“No matter when I call or what ridiculous question I ask this team, they are ALWAYS on the case. My favorite team of all the production software companies” - P.C., Production Accountant
“It is truly impressive to see how GreenSlate has embraced the digital world, GreenSlate was sure ahead of the curve” - C.K. Finance Executive
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