Close out the production with everything accounted for — calmly.
Wrap is rarely the quiet moment it should be. The final cost report, the reconciliation, the documentation for producers and financiers — it all arrives at once. We take that weight off.
Talk to us about your wrapA complete, clearly presented record of everything that was spent
Wrap & Final Cost Reporting is the work of bringing every cost line together, reconciling the figures, and presenting the full financial picture of the production in a form that producers, financiers, and investors can read without needing to ask follow-up questions.
Full cost reconciliation
Every department, every cost line — brought together and reconciled against the original budget.
Clear final report
Formatted for the people who need to read it — producers, financiers, completion bond companies — not just internal accounting.
Tidy supporting records
The documentation behind the report — organised, complete, and ready if anyone needs to look closer.
The close-out gets rushed — and the records show it
By the time a production wraps, the team is tired. The shoot is over, the creative work is done, and finishing the paperwork feels like the least important thing left. So it gets done quickly, or delegated to whoever is still available, or stretched across weeks while other projects start.
The result is often a final cost report that doesn't quite reconcile, supporting records in several different formats, and a lingering sense that the numbers might not hold up under scrutiny. For productions that need to report to financiers or satisfy audit requirements, that's a problem worth taking seriously.
What a rushed wrap looks like
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A final cost report that doesn't match the budget structure — making variances hard to explain clearly.
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Supporting records in different formats across departments — some complete, some not, hard to reconcile quickly.
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Petty cash that was tracked loosely during production and now needs reconstructing from receipts and memory.
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Financiers or bond companies asking questions that take days to answer because the underlying records aren't in order.
Methodical reconciliation, presented with clarity
Wrap reporting isn't glamorous work, but it matters. We approach it carefully and systematically — so the final picture of the production's finances is one you can hand to anyone with confidence.
Full cost collection across departments
We gather all cost documentation from every department — invoices, purchase orders, petty cash records, payroll summaries — and consolidate it into a single complete picture.
Reconciliation against the original budget
Every line is reconciled against the approved budget. Variances are explained clearly — not just flagged as numbers that don't match.
Final report formatted for its audience
The report is written for the people who need to read it — not as a raw data export but as a clear, navigable document that communicates the financial story of the production.
Supporting records organised and filed
Behind the report, all source documentation is organised clearly — so if a question arises six months later, the answer is findable without a search through unstructured files.
A calm, structured close — not a scramble
Handover of production records
We start by collecting whatever records exist — cost tracking files, payroll records, department reports, receipts, purchase orders. The state they're in doesn't need to be perfect; sorting through that is part of the work.
Consolidation and reconciliation
All costs are brought into a single structure, matched against the budget, and reconciled. Where there are gaps or questions, we'll come back to you for the specific information needed — we won't guess at figures.
Draft report for review
Before the final report is delivered, a draft is shared for review. This is the moment to check that everything is characterised correctly, that department variances are explained in the right terms, and that the narrative of the production's finances reads accurately.
Final delivery
The completed report and supporting documentation are delivered in agreed formats — ready for producers, financiers, bond companies, or archiving. The production is financially closed, clearly and completely.
A fixed fee for a complete close-out
Wrap & Final Cost Reporting is a fixed-fee service. You know the cost before we begin, and it covers everything from initial record collection through to final report delivery.
Wrap & Final Cost Reporting
Fixed fee, per production:
1,400 USD
per production
What's included:
- Collection and review of all production cost records
- Full reconciliation against the approved budget
- Variance explanations by department
- Draft report for producer review before final delivery
- Final cost report formatted for producers and financiers
- Organised supporting documentation archive
For very large productions with particularly complex cost structures, we'll discuss scope before confirming the fee — but for most film and TV productions, 1,400 USD covers the full close-out.
A report that answers questions before they're asked
The standard for a good final cost report isn't just accuracy — it's whether anyone reading it can understand the production's financial story without needing a separate explanation. That's what we aim for.
Typical turnaround
Draft within two to three weeks of record handover
The timeline depends on the completeness of records at handover. If cost tracking was handled well during production, the wrap report comes together faster.
Report format
Readable by producers, financiers, and bond companies
The final report is structured for its audience — clear section headings, plain-language variance notes, and a summary that gives a fast overview before the detail.
What we work from
Whatever records the production has
Ideal starting point is tidy records from active cost tracking. But we can work with productions that have records in varied states — bringing order is part of what this service does.
After delivery
Available for follow-up questions
If a financier or auditor asks a question about the report after delivery, we're available to help respond. The work doesn't end at the moment of handover.
You'll know what you're getting before we start
A production at wrap doesn't need surprises. We're clear about scope, timeline, and fee before the engagement begins — and we stay in communication throughout the process so nothing comes as a shock at the end.
Fixed fee of 1,400 USD confirmed before work begins
Draft report shared before final delivery so you can review and confirm
Initial conversation at no obligation to assess fit and records state
Available for follow-up questions after the report is delivered
A clear path through to close-out
Get in touch as wrap approaches
The earlier we know about a production heading to wrap, the better. Contact us at [email protected] or via the form. A brief note about the production — type, size, approximate wrap date — is enough to start.
We assess the records together
A short conversation to understand what records are available, the budget structure, and what the final report needs to cover. We'll give you a clear picture of what the process will look like before anything starts.
Fee and timeline confirmed in writing
Once scope is understood, the fixed fee and expected timeline are confirmed in writing. No ambiguity about what's covered or when the report will be ready.
Records handed over and work begins
You send us the production records in whatever state they're in. We take it from there — consolidating, reconciling, and preparing the final report. You'll hear from us when there are specific questions, and again when the draft is ready for review.
Ready to close out your production properly?
Whether you're approaching wrap or already past it — we're happy to talk about what's needed. No pressure, no obligation.
Contact us about wrap reportingExplore the other ways we can help
Wrap reporting is cleaner when cost tracking has been handled throughout. Many productions bring us in for all three services.
Service 01
Production Cost Tracking
Careful spend tracking across departments with weekly cost reports throughout the shoot.
From 1,500 USD / production
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Payroll & Crew Payments
Accurate crew payments handled on schedule, with tidy records kept throughout production.
12 USD / crew member / week
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