Backdrop

Backdrop

Comprehensive financial management and expense tracking solution tailored for film, television, and event production projects.

About Backdrop

Backdrop streamlines financial management for project-based productions such as films, TV shows, and events. It facilitates issuing crew P-cards, scanning receipts, approving expenses, and tracking spending. With tools to manage inventory, pay vendors, and generate detailed financial reports, Backdrop ensures projects stay within budget. This all-in-one platform simplifies issuing P-cards, managing petty cash, creating purchase orders, and managing vendor payments efficiently.

How to Use

Create virtual and physical P-cards, capture receipts, upload invoices, and coordinate with vendors seamlessly. Monitor expenses in real-time and produce comprehensive accounting reports to streamline financial oversight.

Features

  • Digital receipt capture and expense approval
  • Comprehensive financial reporting and budget oversight
  • Issuance and management of P-cards
  • Petty cash envelope tracking
  • Vendor management and payment processing
  • Creation and approval of purchase orders

Use Cases

  • Monitoring event expenses and vendor payments
  • Maintaining strict budget control
  • Generating detailed accounting reports for tax compliance
  • Managing production expenses for films and TV projects

Best For

Production managersEvent coordinatorsProduction accountantsTV production crewsFilm production teams

Pros

  • Real-time expense visibility and tracking
  • All-in-one platform for financial workflows
  • Automated receipt processing and reconciliation
  • Accessible via mobile and web devices
  • Customizable approval workflows for invoices
  • Streamlined vendor payments and management

Cons

  • May require time to learn for new users
  • Pricing details are not explicitly provided
  • Requires integration with existing banking and accounting systems

FAQs

Which types of productions can use Backdrop for financial management?
Backdrop is ideal for managing finances in project-based productions like films, TV shows, music videos, and live events.
What core features does Backdrop include?
Backdrop provides P-card issuance, receipt scanning, expense approval, spending monitoring, inventory management, vendor payments, and financial reporting.
What types of reports can Backdrop generate?
Backdrop creates various financial and tax reports compatible with platforms such as Smart Accounting, Extreme Reach, and PSL.
How does Backdrop help maintain budget control?
It offers real-time expense tracking, bank integrations, and instant notifications to compare spending against budgets effectively.
Does Backdrop integrate with other financial systems?
Yes, Backdrop supports integration with multiple banking and accounting platforms and is adaptable to various languages and currencies.