Production Payroll Services is a dedicated Employer of Record for Film, Television, and Theatrical Productions. We are committed to providing comprehensive, specialized payroll services that meet the unique needs of our clients in the entertainment industry, ensuring seamless payroll management for the full range of cast and crew.
With over 20 years of experience processing payroll in the the complex and fast-paced world of entertainment, we specialize in offering reliable and consistent payroll solutions for working artists across industries. Our in-depth knowledge of union contracts as well as Federal and State payroll regulations allow us to provide a level of services unmatched in the business. We can quickly and concisely assess your payroll needs, advise you on the most cost-effective procedures and estimate total payroll costs for your productions of any size.
Entertainment Sectors We Serve
Film
We specialize in payroll for the dynamic world of film production, from compensating SAG-AFTRA cast members and IATSE Crews to entire crowds of background actors. PPS will provide any and all paperwork, contracts and forms required, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and timely compensation.
Television
We process payments for all types of SAG-AFTRA covered work including Radio and TV Commercials, Corporate/ Educational videos, TV Programs, and Theatrical Films. For commercials, we track use and holing cycles and advise you of required payments, avoiding costly late fees and reinstatement fees.
Theatre
Don't let payroll steal the spotlight! We can compensate cast and crew at Equity and non-Equity stages. Front of House is covered too, if you have paid staff handling the day to day functions of your small theatre, PPS can easily and effectively payroll your directors, managers and office staff without breaking the budget.
Why Choose Production Payroll Services?
By teaming with us, your cast and crew gain the benefits of Income Tax Withholding, Unemployment Insurance and Workers Comp. Onboarding is handled through our simple and secure online platform where employees can easily update personal information, Direct Deposit accounts, and view Paystubs and Tax Forms. We aim to make it as easy as possible to compensate your team, but those aren't the only ways we help you maintain your focus on creating art...
Avoid Fines and Penalties with Correct Classification and Compensation
Are you paying your talent, crew, production staff or office staff as independent contractors on a 1099? You could be risking a lot. If you classify an employee as an independent contractor and you have no reasonable basis for doing so, you may be held liable for employment taxes for that worker. In 2012, the state of California changed it's law to create significant penalties for employers who willfully misclassify workers, and fail to withhold taxes, and pay into the Unemployment system as well as cover them for Worker Compensation Insurance.
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We handle all aspects of being the employer so you can focus on the final product. Treating your team as employees rather than independent contractors protects them too! It’s easier for them to obtain unemployment benefits, document employment, and contribute to their social security.
Employment Withholding Taxes, Forms, and Union Reports Filed For You
We become the employer of record, handling income tax withholding for all jurisdictions. Keeping the process as efficient a possible, new employees are able to digitally onboard, providing us with required tax documents via our secure online platform, and payments can be sent to them within days via Direct Deposit. We remit your employee's payroll taxes to the appropriate agencies and remit all required records and reports as required by various entertainment unions. Your employees' federal tax withholding, unemployment insurance and worker's comp are handled by us, and at the end of the year, we'll mail W2s to your team!
Customizable Reports For Your Business
PPS will work with you to set up customized, convenient reporting for your payroll. We make it as easy as possible for you to get us your payroll information. Online reporting, digital time sheets, and data exports are just a few of the ways we can get the information we need to pay your team. If we need any additional information for anyone on your payroll, we can gather that data and include it in reporting.
Don't ley payroll steal the spotlight!
Start compensating your creative team correctly, contact us today!
