Every crew member paid correctly, every week, without the worry.
Payroll is one of the most sensitive parts of a production. When it runs smoothly, nobody notices. When it doesn't, everyone does. We make sure it runs smoothly.
Talk to us about your crewPayroll that just works — and records you can stand behind
Accurate, on-time crew payments with tidy supporting records. That's the core of this service. The crew gets paid what they're owed when they expect it, and the production has documentation that's clean and complete throughout.
Payments processed weekly
On a consistent schedule throughout production, without needing to be chased or reminded.
Accurate to the contract
Each payment is calculated against the agreed deal — rates, overtime, allowances — and cross-checked before it goes out.
Records kept throughout
Payment records are maintained clearly as you go — not reconstructed at wrap from memory and bank statements.
Payroll handled in a rush creates problems that linger
On a busy production, payroll can end up being dealt with late at night by someone who also has fifteen other things to manage. The payments might go out — but whether they're right, and whether the paperwork behind them is in order, is another question.
Errors in crew payments aren't just inconvenient — they affect trust and morale on set. And incomplete payroll records have a way of turning into much larger problems when a production reaches wrap and needs to account for everything that was paid to everyone.
Where things tend to slip
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Overtime and allowances calculated inconsistently — or missed entirely — for some crew members.
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Payments that go out late or in the wrong amount, requiring corrections that take time and generate friction on set.
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Records kept inconsistently — different formats, missing weeks, details that can't be reconstructed later.
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A production accountant stretched too thin to give payroll the attention it actually requires each week.
Methodical, consistent, and done properly each week
The approach is deliberate and repeatable. Every week follows the same careful process so nothing varies in quality based on how busy the shoot is.
Contracts reviewed at the start
Before the first payment goes out, we review crew contracts and deal memos so every rate, overtime structure, and allowance is understood. Nothing is guessed at later.
Weekly processing on a fixed schedule
Payroll is processed on the same day each week. The crew knows when to expect payment; the production knows the schedule won't shift.
Cross-checked before each payment runs
Each payroll run is checked against hours, contracts, and the previous week's records before any payment is processed. Discrepancies get flagged and resolved quietly.
Records kept in a consistent format
Payment records are maintained in the same structure week to week — so at wrap, there's a clean, complete payroll history that anyone can read and reconcile.
Quietly reliable — from first payment to last
Onboarding and contract review
At the start, we collect crew contracts, deal memos, and any special payment arrangements. We take the time to understand each agreement properly — not just pull a rate and move on. Any ambiguities get resolved before the first week runs.
Weekly payroll processing
Each week, hours and any special payments are confirmed, calculated carefully, and processed on schedule. The crew gets paid what they're owed. You get a clean record of what went out and why.
Mid-production adjustments handled calmly
Productions change — crew members are added, deals are amended, schedules shift. When that happens, the payroll process adapts without disruption. We update the records and apply the correct calculations from the change date forward.
Complete records at wrap
When production closes, the full payroll history is tidy and complete. Every week accounted for, every crew member documented. Whether it feeds into a wrap report or goes straight to your financier, the records are in order.
Straightforward per-crew pricing
Payroll & Crew Payments is priced per crew member per week. The cost scales with the size of your production and the length of the shoot — nothing more complicated than that.
Payroll & Crew Payments
Per crew member, per production week:
12 USD
per crew member / week
For a production with 40 crew over an 8-week shoot, that works out to 3,840 USD total — with accurate, on-time payments handled throughout and clean records delivered at the end.
What's included:
- Contract and deal memo review at start
- Weekly payroll processing for all crew
- Overtime and allowance calculations included
- Pre-payment cross-checks every week
- Mid-production adjustments handled as they arise
- Complete payroll records delivered at wrap
If your crew size varies week to week, we'll agree on a billing structure that reflects that fairly. We're straightforward about how the numbers work before anything starts.
Measured by accuracy and calm — not speed alone
The measure of good payroll isn't just that payments go out on time. It's that they're right, the records behind them are solid, and the process doesn't add noise to an already complex production.
Processing cadence
Same day, every week
Payroll runs on the agreed day each week. The crew knows when to expect payment; no uncertainty mid-shoot about whether this week's payment will arrive.
Accuracy standard
Checked before every run
Every payroll is cross-checked before it's processed. Errors are caught before they reach the crew, not after complaints come back.
Documentation
Consistent format throughout
Records follow the same structure week to week. Nothing to reconstruct or interpret differently depending on who handled which week.
Realistic scope
Works across production types
From a small content shoot with eight crew to a TV production with a large department structure — the process adapts to the scale without losing consistency.
Transparent about what's included and how it works
Payroll touches people directly — it's one area where errors cause real frustration. We take that seriously, and we're clear about how we handle it before any production starts.
Full pricing agreed before any work begins — no surprises as crew numbers change
Process explained clearly so the line producer always knows what's happening and when
Initial conversation at no obligation to understand fit and scope
Errors flagged and corrected promptly — not left to surface on their own
Getting set up is straightforward
Get in touch with the basics
Email us at [email protected] or use the contact form. Let us know the production type, approximate crew size, and when the shoot begins. That's enough to start the conversation.
We review the crew structure together
A brief conversation to understand the deal structure — how many crew, what types of contracts, any special arrangements. We want to understand the situation properly before we quote or commit to anything.
Receive a clear proposal with total cost
Based on crew count and shoot length, we'll send a straightforward proposal with the total cost broken down clearly. No guesswork, no hidden extras.
Contracts reviewed before day one
Once agreed, we collect and review crew contracts in advance of the first payment run. Week one goes out correctly from the start — nothing needs to be corrected retroactively.
Ready to talk about payroll for your production?
A short conversation is all it takes to understand whether this is a good fit. No pressure, no obligation.
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Payroll works well alongside our cost tracking and wrap reporting services. Many productions use all three together.
Service 01
Production Cost Tracking
Careful spend tracking across departments with weekly cost reports your whole team can rely on.
From 1,500 USD / production
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Wrap & Final Cost Reporting
Final cost reports prepared clearly at wrap, ready for producers and financiers without the scramble.
1,400 USD
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