EP’s Production Finance studio is an all-in-one platform for managing crew, costs and compliance. It includes payroll, onboarding, timecards, accounting and end-to-end accounts payable workflows—all integrated for real-time financial control.

EP provides real-time labor cost visibility, automated workflows and time-stamped audit trails for approvals. This ensures productions meet compliance standards and are prepared for tax audits.

EP's Production Finance Studio includes EP Payroll, SmartStart (onboarding), SmartTime (timecards), SmartAccounting (cost tracking and forecasting), SmartPO + Payables (AP processing) and CASHét Pay, all designed for film and TV productions.

EP integrates payroll and accounting data for accurate budgeting, which can help with hot cost reporting, giving productions real-time visibility into labor and expenses.

Yes. EP Global Production Finance delivers multi-country compliance and local expertise, ensuring productions worldwide stay compliant and efficient with the benefit of operating a single service provider: no duplicative work, no surprise costs.

EP offers an integrated ecosystem, decades of industry experience and dedicated Paymaster support, plus mobile-ready tools for set, studio or remote teams.

EP automates union rules, scale rates and breakage calculations for SAG-AFTRA and other guilds, ensuring accurate payroll and compliance.

Absolutely. EP offers scalable solutions for small projects, including payroll, onboarding and timecard tools tailored for indie shoots.

SmartStart and EP Payroll work together to eliminate manual entry, speed approvals and ensure accurate payments—all on one modern platform.

EP provides dedicated Paymasters and industry experts for personalized service, plus robust support for payroll, accounting and compliance needs.

By automating workflows and integrating tools, EP reduces bottlenecks, eliminates double entry and accelerates approvals. This means better financial oversight with the most up-to-date information.

Yes. EP’s tools are mobile-ready, allowing crew and finance teams to manage onboarding, timecards and approvals from any device.

EP automates payroll tax calculations and reporting for entertainment industry requirements, reducing risk and ensuring accuracy.

Yes. EP includes carbon tracking in its accounting reporting tools, helping productions meet sustainability goals while managing costs.

Many studios and independent productions move away from other providers to rely on EP’s innovative world-class service, expert guidance and technology that meets evolving industry needs, government regulations and security standards. EP offers future-ready solutions and robust support, making it the right partner for productions worldwide.

EP accelerates onboarding with expert training and resources:

• Over 10,000 production accountants trained on SmartAccounting globally.
• EP Academy offers 29 on-demand courses for flexible learning to cover our Production Finance and Digital Payroll tools.
• Dedicated global success teams provide 24/7 support, plus in-person training when needed.

EP Academy delivers comprehensive training through on-demand courses, live sessions and personalized support. Productions can also access in-person training and global success teams for hands-on assistance.

Yes! EP’s global success teams support productions worldwide, ensuring compliance with local regulations and providing training tailored to regional needs.

Fill out our project form or request a demo for EP Payroll, SmartStart, SmartTime or SmartAccounting. Our team will guide you through setup and can discuss expedited setup timelines when needed.

Many studios and independent productions move away from other providers to rely on EP’s innovative world-class service, expert guidance, and technology that meets evolving industry needs and government regulations. EP offers future-ready solutions and robust support, making it the right partner for productions worldwide.