Film and television bookkeeping is specialized. It requires deferred costs, deferred income, and precise tracking for grants, investments and loans with eligibility tags and clear audit trails. Sound confusing? It’s not for us! We’ve supported productions in Alberta and understand the unique set up of production bookkeeping and funding mixes. We work with producers to reconcile the numbers so decisions can move as fast as the industry does.
What we handle
- Production set up: Numbered chart of accounts mirroring a standard budget template for productions
- Cost tracking
- Grant, investment and loan tracking: eligibility tags and clear audit trails
- GST tracking & filing: Input tax credits on eligible purchases; return prep and filing
- CRA compliance: audit-ready books
- Regular AP: vendor onboarding, timesheets, per diems, payments
How we work with productions
Every production is different. We’ll start by asking about:
- Your schedule (development, prep, shoot, post)
- Your budget and key cost buckets
- Your funders, investors, and incentives
- Your current tools and processes
From there, we recommend a bookkeeping approach that fits your pace and your team, whether that’s light support during development and heavier support in production, or consistent help throughout.
Engagement options & pricing
- Production bookkeeping (ongoing or by phase): Custom quote based on scope, pace, and team size
- Catch‑up or one‑off support (e.g., cost report cleanup, WIP/deferred reconciliation): Billed hourly
Frequently asked questions
Who is this film & TV bookkeeping service for?
We work with producers, line producers, production managers, and owners of production companies shooting in Alberta. That includes films, shorts, documentaries, and series.
Do you handle grants, incentives, and other funding programs?
Yes. We track eligibility, spending caps, milestones, and reporting requirements for grants, investments, loans, and incentives. We keep clean backup and audit trails so it’s easy to report to funders, investors, and auditors.
Can you work with our existing tools and templates?
Yes. We adapt to your bookkeeping and cost-tracking tools. Whether you’re using QuickBooks, Xero, spreadsheets, or a custom setup, we’ll learn your system and keep things consistent with how your team already works.
Can you join a production that’s already in progress?
Absolutely. We can come in mid-production to clean up cost reports, reconcile accounts, and get everything back on track.
Ready for production‑ready books?
Let’s talk about your schedule, budget, and deliverables.