Client First. Innovation. Expertise.
The production finance and production management partner for the entertainment industry. Since 1976.
Join the Production Lot.
The premier online community for production professionals.
Updated Paymaster Rate Guide
The only guide with both rates and union contract rules for accurate budgets.
Master Series: Maximize Funding and Incentives with Co-Productions
Special focus on the UK, Canada and Australia.
Everywhere you're producing content.
EP is now supporting productions in Australia and New Zealand.
Start a Production
Whatever your next project is, from an arthouse indie to a full-scale production, wherever your shoot takes you, EP has the tools and know-how to get your production off the ground.
Digital Production Studio
From production finance to production management - integrated, cloud-based digital solutions wherever your business takes you.
PRODUCTION FINANCE STUDIO
Proven, integrated, entirely digital.
Hire, manage and pay. Fully control your production finances.
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT STUDIO
Make your day, every day.
Provide digital solutions for the entire production arc.
ENTERPRISE HUB
A single view of all your productions.
Fully digital. Built for multiple productions.
INSIGHT SOLUTIONS
Data driven productions.
The payroll insights and expertise you need.
Master Series - Your guide to intelligent production.
June 27, 2024
Post-Production Preparedness: How to Budget for Post & Delivery
Learn expert tips for effective budgeting, working with a post production supervisor, and cutting costs without compromising quality.
May 9, 2024
Boost Your Budget with the Independent Film Tax Credit
Learn how to maximize UK incentive dollars with the new IFTC!
April 19, 2024
Indie Producer’s Playbook: Setting Up a Successful Production
Learn best practices for how to set up and run a successful production, from choosing the right corporate structure to contracts, licensing and risk management.
EP Now
Get the latest news, insights, and ideas from our experts.
EP Blog
July 24, 2024
Budgeting Tips and Best Practices for Post-Production and Delivery
Expert advice about post-production and distribution to help filmmakers manage budgets and keep projects on track.
More
EP Press Release
July 23, 2024
Empowering Canada’s next generation of Black filmmakers
BSO and CMPA announce first cohort of Black Producer Accelerator Program, a mentorship initiative that pairs emerging producers with established producers at CMPA-member companies for skills and job training.
More
EP Blog
July 16, 2024
8 Locations Independent Filmmakers Should Consider for Their Next Project
Global jurisdictions with enticing incentive packages (and low minimum spend!) every filmmaker should know about.
More
EP In The News
June 24, 2024
Entertainment Partners Taps Ray Carpenter for Board of Managers
Ray Carpenter, Chief Financial Officer of DIRECTV, to bring expertise and innovative mindset as newest member of EP's Board of Managers.
More
6/17/2024
Breaking Down Barriers: How Leading UK Organisations are Driving Inclusion in Film and TV
Notable UK training bodies and industry partners gather to...
7/1/2024
EP’s Jane Corden Speaks on Global Collaboration Panel at Australia’s SCREEN FOREVER 38
Industry experts gather to discuss the state of Australian film...
5/7/2024
Credits Where Credits Are Due
Scott Macaulay looks at the state of film tax incentives in...
4/16/2024
How to Prepare for an Audit: Tips for UK Productions
Discover key strategies UK film and TV production companies can...
"Nothing has ever been wrong. Other payroll services are such a pain. I think the ONE time I needed to call EP, everything was taken care of immediately. Best in the biz right here!"
Brittney B. | Producer
"If you want to break into [the] industry, you should take EP Production Accounting 101. I was placed with an HBO show two weeks after I finished the class and I have been working in the industry since then. Currently I’m working as a 2nd Assistant on my third show."
Helian V. | Class of 2019
“[Even] with a sizable group of competitive software available these days, I have not found one that can replace the functionality of EP software. The ability to scale between a short student budget and a 100M budget is also something I don't see with other commercial software.”
Eric R. | Line Producer
"I have been using Movie Magic Scheduling Program since 1992. I had always received excellent technical support combined with unique personal care. I have called them for help while filming in Africa, I have called them from Siberia and Puerto Rico - always available and always super helpful!"
Leo Z. | 1st AD