Business Details
Trusted Payroll Solutions for the Entertainment Industry
Cast & Crew has been a trusted partner in the entertainment industry for decades, providing comprehensive cloud-based solutions that streamline production workflows. Our expertise spans payroll processing, financial services, residuals management, and workers compensation, ensuring productions operate efficiently and compliantly. With a focus on innovation, we offer digital tools like Start+ for seamless onboarding and Hours+ for automated timecard management.Our team of industry specialists delivers personalized support, tailored reporting, and deep knowledge of union regulations. Backed by decades of experience, we prioritize client success through secure data practices, dedicated customer service, and cutting-edge technology designed specifically for film, television, and live events.
Services
Payroll
Financial Services
Residuals
Workers Compensation
Incentives Guide
Studio+
Final Draft
Reporting+
Start+
Hours+
Highlights and features
- Decades of experience supporting entertainment industry payroll and compliance.
- Cloud-based tools like Start+ and Hours+ streamline production workflows.
- Personalized payroll solutions for union, non-union, and international projects.
- Digital onboarding reduces paperwork and accelerates crew setup times.
- Automated approvals ensure accurate, timely payroll processing.
Services
Payroll
Secure, full-service payroll tailored to entertainment industry needs. Manages union, non-union, and international payments while ensuring compliance with guild regulations and tax incentives. Provides customizable reporting and dedicated support for complex payroll scenarios.
Residuals
Fast, accurate residuals payments integrated with payroll systems. Handles historical rates dating back to 1960 and adapts to irregular rules. Offers seamless transitions from payroll to residuals processing with electronic data ingestion and quality assurance.
Workers Compensation
Comprehensive workers compensation coverage for film and entertainment projects. Includes claim reporting, loss prevention, and return-to-work support. Provides global coverage for international productions and compliance with state-specific regulations.
Incentives Guide
Interactive map and database of global film incentives, tax credits, and grants. Offers side-by-side comparisons, financial analysis, and real-time updates. Helps maximize production budgets through detailed breakdowns of location-specific incentives.
Start+
Cloud-based onboarding solution for crew members. Reduces paperwork by enabling digital document management and instant access to payroll information. Automates workflow approvals and provides customizable dashboards for production teams.
Questions
What entertainment industry sectors do you support?
We serve film, television, commercials, music tours, esports, live events, and new media productions globally.
Do you handle international payroll requirements?
Yes, our services include Canadian payroll solutions, global workers compensation coverage, and compliance with international labor regulations.
How do you manage union compliance?
Our team specializes in guild and union regulations, including IATSE PAC processing and collective bargaining agreement implementation.
What digital tools are available?
We offer Start+ for onboarding, Hours+ for timecards, Reporting+ for analytics, and Studio+ for document management.
Can you help with production tax incentives?
Our Incentives Map provides real-time global tax credit information and financial modeling for location decisions.
