Beyond The Budget Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/beyond-the-budget Real talk from production accountants about what it takes to keep a project on track. From budgeting to tax incentives, this series shares how the money side of production really works. © 2026 Cast & Crew d7c3ab7a-1f2f-5c8f-81c7-bb8cd7a3b107 yes e0372380-371b-11f0-ad1c-e96d992dbed4 This is Beyond the Budget en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:48:19 -0400 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:49:22 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/YIQTTbUB5tGNyvU3TrbAuZexPGFsNcWZ9L1DlfX8134/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yM2E3/Y2JmNzlmY2NiMDI1/MjgxZWNmZGVkOWVm/YTNmNS5qcGc.jpg Beyond The Budget episodic Cast & Crew Real talk from production accountants about what it takes to keep a project on track. From budgeting to tax incentives, this series shares how the money side of production really works. Real talk from production accountants about what it takes to keep a project on track. Production accounting, budgeting, tax incentives, financial management, Film industry Cast & Crew No No Life Inside the Fast-Moving World of Film Payroll 8 8 Life Inside the Fast-Moving World of Film Payroll full 8b137af8-8acf-46dc-9ed2-edd2bc623ee7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c64b9acc For decades, film payroll ran on paper timecards and long nights in the accounting office. Today, digital tools have changed that. 


In this episode of Beyond the Budget, Bishop Porter chats with Amy Winfrey, a seasoned payroll accountant who has worked on high-profile films like “Thunderbolts” and “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.”  

With over 20 years of experience managing payroll for large-scale international productions, Amy opens up about her transition from working in a movie theater to becoming a film industry payroll expert. She discusses the crucial role payroll plays in keeping the cast and crew paid accurately and on time, and how the digital revolution has transformed the way payroll is managed. Amy shares her belief that to thrive in this industry, it’s imperative to stay adaptable and continue learning. 


Key insights from this episode: 

  • The role of technology in modern payroll solutions 
  • Why digital tools became indispensable during the pandemic 
  • The growing need to train the next generation of payroll professionals 


Chapters: 
(00:00) Meet Amy Winfrey
(01:02) From movie theater to payroll accounting
(06:30) Small productions vs big-budget films
(08:12) The shift to digital payroll during COVID
(12:43) Union contracts and payroll complexity
(17:18) Amy’s film trivia quiz
(18:55) Digital payroll workflows on modern productions
(27:05) Rapid-fire questions with Amy

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]]> For decades, film payroll ran on paper timecards and long nights in the accounting office. Today, digital tools have changed that. 


In this episode of Beyond the Budget, Bishop Porter chats with Amy Winfrey, a seasoned payroll accountant who has worked on high-profile films like “Thunderbolts” and “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.”  

With over 20 years of experience managing payroll for large-scale international productions, Amy opens up about her transition from working in a movie theater to becoming a film industry payroll expert. She discusses the crucial role payroll plays in keeping the cast and crew paid accurately and on time, and how the digital revolution has transformed the way payroll is managed. Amy shares her belief that to thrive in this industry, it’s imperative to stay adaptable and continue learning. 


Key insights from this episode: 

  • The role of technology in modern payroll solutions 
  • Why digital tools became indispensable during the pandemic 
  • The growing need to train the next generation of payroll professionals 


Chapters: 
(00:00) Meet Amy Winfrey
(01:02) From movie theater to payroll accounting
(06:30) Small productions vs big-budget films
(08:12) The shift to digital payroll during COVID
(12:43) Union contracts and payroll complexity
(17:18) Amy’s film trivia quiz
(18:55) Digital payroll workflows on modern productions
(27:05) Rapid-fire questions with Amy

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Learn more on https://castandcrew.com/  

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X: https://x.com/CastAndCrewNews  

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Cast & Crew Cast & Crew 2451 For decades, film payroll ran on paper timecards and long nights in the accounting office. Today, digital tools have changed that. 


In this episode of Beyond the Budget, Bishop Porter chats with Amy Winfrey, a seasoned payroll accountant who has worked on high-profile films like “Thunderbolts” and “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.”  

With over 20 years of experience managing payroll for large-scale international productions, Amy opens up about her transition from working in a movie theater to becoming a film industry payroll expert. She discusses the crucial role payroll plays in keeping the cast and crew paid accurately and on time, and how the digital revolution has transformed the way payroll is managed. Amy shares her belief that to thrive in this industry, it’s imperative to stay adaptable and continue learning. 


Key insights from this episode: 

  • The role of technology in modern payroll solutions 
  • Why digital tools became indispensable during the pandemic 
  • The growing need to train the next generation of payroll professionals 


Chapters: 
(00:00) Meet Amy Winfrey
(01:02) From movie theater to payroll accounting
(06:30) Small productions vs big-budget films
(08:12) The shift to digital payroll during COVID
(12:43) Union contracts and payroll complexity
(17:18) Amy’s film trivia quiz
(18:55) Digital payroll workflows on modern productions
(27:05) Rapid-fire questions with Amy

Follow us on our socials:  

Learn more on https://castandcrew.com/  

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X: https://x.com/CastAndCrewNews  

]]> Production accounting, budgeting, tax incentives, financial management, Film industry No He Went From Building Sets To Setting Budgets for Hollywood Films 7 7 He Went From Building Sets To Setting Budgets for Hollywood Films full 41cc3a51-4aeb-4b1b-a8d6-604412ee5359 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bfcef2d3 It’s not every day that a big Hollywood movie is shooting in your town. When you're offered a job on set, you take it—no questions asked. That’s how Jamie Hinton went from working in carpentry to diving headfirst into the world of production finance.  

In this episode of Beyond the Budget, Bishop Porter speaks with Jamie about his journey from a background PA to becoming a production finance executive overseeing multi-million-dollar movie budgets at Netflix and Paramount. He also reflects on the industry’s digital transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, returning to freelance work after years of in-house work, and why adaptability is no longer optional in modern production. 

Key insights from this episode: 

  • What studio work teaches you about the full life cycle of a project 
  • Why communication & reputation matter as much as technical skill 
  • Tips for navigating the fast-paced world of film production accounting 

 

Chapters: 
(00:00) Meet Jamie Hinton 

(02:08) Working on “The Patriot”  

(04:27) Moving to New York and stepping into first and key roles 

(09:29) Understanding the full studio life cycle 

(13:04) Pop quiz about Jamie’s film history 

(17:15) COVID and the push toward digital production finance 

(18:19) Why Jamie pursued an MBA mid-career 

(21:29) Balancing creative ambition with financial constraints 

(26:50) Rapid-fire questions with Jamie 

 

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X: https://x.com/CastAndCrewNews 

]]> It’s not every day that a big Hollywood movie is shooting in your town. When you're offered a job on set, you take it—no questions asked. That’s how Jamie Hinton went from working in carpentry to diving headfirst into the world of production finance.  

In this episode of Beyond the Budget, Bishop Porter speaks with Jamie about his journey from a background PA to becoming a production finance executive overseeing multi-million-dollar movie budgets at Netflix and Paramount. He also reflects on the industry’s digital transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, returning to freelance work after years of in-house work, and why adaptability is no longer optional in modern production. 

Key insights from this episode: 

  • What studio work teaches you about the full life cycle of a project 
  • Why communication & reputation matter as much as technical skill 
  • Tips for navigating the fast-paced world of film production accounting 

 

Chapters: 
(00:00) Meet Jamie Hinton 

(02:08) Working on “The Patriot”  

(04:27) Moving to New York and stepping into first and key roles 

(09:29) Understanding the full studio life cycle 

(13:04) Pop quiz about Jamie’s film history 

(17:15) COVID and the push toward digital production finance 

(18:19) Why Jamie pursued an MBA mid-career 

(21:29) Balancing creative ambition with financial constraints 

(26:50) Rapid-fire questions with Jamie 

 

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X: https://x.com/CastAndCrewNews 

]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Cast & Crew Cast & Crew 1820 It’s not every day that a big Hollywood movie is shooting in your town. When you're offered a job on set, you take it—no questions asked. That’s how Jamie Hinton went from working in carpentry to diving headfirst into the world of production finance.  

In this episode of Beyond the Budget, Bishop Porter speaks with Jamie about his journey from a background PA to becoming a production finance executive overseeing multi-million-dollar movie budgets at Netflix and Paramount. He also reflects on the industry’s digital transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, returning to freelance work after years of in-house work, and why adaptability is no longer optional in modern production. 

Key insights from this episode: 

  • What studio work teaches you about the full life cycle of a project 
  • Why communication & reputation matter as much as technical skill 
  • Tips for navigating the fast-paced world of film production accounting 

 

Chapters: 
(00:00) Meet Jamie Hinton 

(02:08) Working on “The Patriot”  

(04:27) Moving to New York and stepping into first and key roles 

(09:29) Understanding the full studio life cycle 

(13:04) Pop quiz about Jamie’s film history 

(17:15) COVID and the push toward digital production finance 

(18:19) Why Jamie pursued an MBA mid-career 

(21:29) Balancing creative ambition with financial constraints 

(26:50) Rapid-fire questions with Jamie 

 

Follow us on our socials: 

Learn more on https://castandcrew.com/ 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/CastCrew 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/castandcrewllc/ 

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X: https://x.com/CastAndCrewNews 

]]> Production accounting, budgeting, tax incentives, financial management, Film industry No Building a Career in Production Finance Without Connections 6 6 Building a Career in Production Finance Without Connections full a23dff52-3cb0-4615-b5a9-1f1339b74ecd https://share.transistor.fm/s/43093e7c How far can one cold email take you? Turns out… pretty far. 


In this episode of Beyond the Budget, Bishop Porter sits down with Tim McDaniel, a production accountant who broke into the entertainment industry with zero connections—just persistence and a willingness to start at the bottom. 

That one cold email landed him a gig on “Southland” and kickstarted a career that’s led to major projects like “Euphoria,” “Big Little Lies,” “Insecure,” and “The Sympathizer”. Tim shares the realities of leading finance teams on high-stakes productions, how he adapted during the industry's shift to digital workflows, and why training the next generation of crew is one of the most important parts of the job. 


Key insights from this episode: 

  • How production experience builds better accountants 
  • Adapting to digital workflows post-COVID 
  • What it takes to manage a team on a high-stakes show 

Chapters: 
(00:00) Meet Tim McDaniel 

(03:06) Getting started in film through cold calls and unpaid internships 

(04:14) Transitioning from production to accounting 

(10:18) Teaching the next generation through IATSE training programs 

(13:46) How COVID accelerated the shift to digital 

(18:12) Managing remote teams and finding your stride 

(22:19) How to break into the industry and get hired 

(26:19) Rapid-fire questions with Tim 

 

Follow us on our socials: 

Learn more on https://castandcrew.com/ 

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LinkedIn: https:/linkedin.com/company/castcrew/ 

X: https://x.com/CastAndCrewNews 

]]> How far can one cold email take you? Turns out… pretty far. 


In this episode of Beyond the Budget, Bishop Porter sits down with Tim McDaniel, a production accountant who broke into the entertainment industry with zero connections—just persistence and a willingness to start at the bottom. 

That one cold email landed him a gig on “Southland” and kickstarted a career that’s led to major projects like “Euphoria,” “Big Little Lies,” “Insecure,” and “The Sympathizer”. Tim shares the realities of leading finance teams on high-stakes productions, how he adapted during the industry's shift to digital workflows, and why training the next generation of crew is one of the most important parts of the job. 


Key insights from this episode: 

  • How production experience builds better accountants 
  • Adapting to digital workflows post-COVID 
  • What it takes to manage a team on a high-stakes show 

Chapters: 
(00:00) Meet Tim McDaniel 

(03:06) Getting started in film through cold calls and unpaid internships 

(04:14) Transitioning from production to accounting 

(10:18) Teaching the next generation through IATSE training programs 

(13:46) How COVID accelerated the shift to digital 

(18:12) Managing remote teams and finding your stride 

(22:19) How to break into the industry and get hired 

(26:19) Rapid-fire questions with Tim 

 

Follow us on our socials: 

Learn more on https://castandcrew.com/ 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/CastCrew 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/castandcrewllc/ 

LinkedIn: https:/linkedin.com/company/castcrew/ 

X: https://x.com/CastAndCrewNews 

]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Cast & Crew Cast & Crew 1822 How far can one cold email take you? Turns out… pretty far. 


In this episode of Beyond the Budget, Bishop Porter sits down with Tim McDaniel, a production accountant who broke into the entertainment industry with zero connections—just persistence and a willingness to start at the bottom. 

That one cold email landed him a gig on “Southland” and kickstarted a career that’s led to major projects like “Euphoria,” “Big Little Lies,” “Insecure,” and “The Sympathizer”. Tim shares the realities of leading finance teams on high-stakes productions, how he adapted during the industry's shift to digital workflows, and why training the next generation of crew is one of the most important parts of the job. 


Key insights from this episode: 

  • How production experience builds better accountants 
  • Adapting to digital workflows post-COVID 
  • What it takes to manage a team on a high-stakes show 

Chapters: 
(00:00) Meet Tim McDaniel 

(03:06) Getting started in film through cold calls and unpaid internships 

(04:14) Transitioning from production to accounting 

(10:18) Teaching the next generation through IATSE training programs 

(13:46) How COVID accelerated the shift to digital 

(18:12) Managing remote teams and finding your stride 

(22:19) How to break into the industry and get hired 

(26:19) Rapid-fire questions with Tim 

 

Follow us on our socials: 

Learn more on https://castandcrew.com/ 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/CastCrew 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/castandcrewllc/ 

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X: https://x.com/CastAndCrewNews 

]]> Production accounting, budgeting, tax incentives, financial management, Film industry No From Guarding Batman to Budgeting Boba Fett With Brad Field 5 5 From Guarding Batman to Budgeting Boba Fett With Brad Field full 3a176b36-b520-4c25-8581-a2048d940c61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb92f9ae Brad Field traded combat boots for call sheets, building a career that took him from the US military to blockbuster sets like “Bird Box,” “Knives Out,” and “The Book of Boba Fett.” 
 
In this episode of Beyond the Budget, Bishop Porter talks with Brad about his unexpected journey into production accounting, from serving as a security detail on “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” to clerking in Boston and eventually managing multimillion-dollar budgets. 


Brad shares lessons learned on both studio features and indie films, why incentives and attention to detail matter, and how platforms like PSL+ and MediaWeb change the job. He also reflects on working alongside his wife, a production supervisor on “The Mandalorian and Ahsoka,” and offers advice for anyone trying to break into the business. 


Key insights from this episode: 

  • How military logistics translate to production workflows 
  • Tips for taking your first lead accountant role 
  • Why low-budget projects build high-level skills 

 

Chapters: 
(00:00) Meet Brad Field 

(01:15) How security jobs led to Hollywood 

(03:41) Breaking into accounting through data entry 

(06:06) Lessons from clerking on big features 

(08:26) Making the leap to second assistant 

(10:13) What to expect when keying indies 

(12:57) Managing payroll solo on a flipped show 

(18:19) Why hard work creates lasting momentum 

(21:26) Rapid fire with Brad Field 

 

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Learn more on https://castandcrew.com/ 

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X: https://x.com/CastAndCrewNews 

]]> Brad Field traded combat boots for call sheets, building a career that took him from the US military to blockbuster sets like “Bird Box,” “Knives Out,” and “The Book of Boba Fett.” 
 
In this episode of Beyond the Budget, Bishop Porter talks with Brad about his unexpected journey into production accounting, from serving as a security detail on “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” to clerking in Boston and eventually managing multimillion-dollar budgets. 


Brad shares lessons learned on both studio features and indie films, why incentives and attention to detail matter, and how platforms like PSL+ and MediaWeb change the job. He also reflects on working alongside his wife, a production supervisor on “The Mandalorian and Ahsoka,” and offers advice for anyone trying to break into the business. 


Key insights from this episode: 

  • How military logistics translate to production workflows 
  • Tips for taking your first lead accountant role 
  • Why low-budget projects build high-level skills 

 

Chapters: 
(00:00) Meet Brad Field 

(01:15) How security jobs led to Hollywood 

(03:41) Breaking into accounting through data entry 

(06:06) Lessons from clerking on big features 

(08:26) Making the leap to second assistant 

(10:13) What to expect when keying indies 

(12:57) Managing payroll solo on a flipped show 

(18:19) Why hard work creates lasting momentum 

(21:26) Rapid fire with Brad Field 

 

Follow us on our socials: 

Learn more on https://castandcrew.com/ 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/CastCrew 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/castandcrewllc/ 

LinkedIn: https:/linkedin.com/company/castcrew/ 

X: https://x.com/CastAndCrewNews 

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Cast & Crew Cast & Crew 1549 Brad Field traded combat boots for call sheets, building a career that took him from the US military to blockbuster sets like “Bird Box,” “Knives Out,” and “The Book of Boba Fett.” 
 
In this episode of Beyond the Budget, Bishop Porter talks with Brad about his unexpected journey into production accounting, from serving as a security detail on “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” to clerking in Boston and eventually managing multimillion-dollar budgets. 


Brad shares lessons learned on both studio features and indie films, why incentives and attention to detail matter, and how platforms like PSL+ and MediaWeb change the job. He also reflects on working alongside his wife, a production supervisor on “The Mandalorian and Ahsoka,” and offers advice for anyone trying to break into the business. 


Key insights from this episode: 

  • How military logistics translate to production workflows 
  • Tips for taking your first lead accountant role 
  • Why low-budget projects build high-level skills 

 

Chapters: 
(00:00) Meet Brad Field 

(01:15) How security jobs led to Hollywood 

(03:41) Breaking into accounting through data entry 

(06:06) Lessons from clerking on big features 

(08:26) Making the leap to second assistant 

(10:13) What to expect when keying indies 

(12:57) Managing payroll solo on a flipped show 

(18:19) Why hard work creates lasting momentum 

(21:26) Rapid fire with Brad Field 

 

Follow us on our socials: 

Learn more on https://castandcrew.com/ 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/CastCrew 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/castandcrewllc/ 

LinkedIn: https:/linkedin.com/company/castcrew/ 

X: https://x.com/CastAndCrewNews 

]]> Production accounting, budgeting, tax incentives, financial management, Film industry No Staying the Course in an Evolving Industry With Amy Wohl 4 4 Staying the Course in an Evolving Industry With Amy Wohl full 09342208-f0d2-403b-9f77-5040fe21d2d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9890c19d Behind every successful TV series is a carefully managed budget. 

In this episode of Beyond the Budget, production accountant Amy Wohl takes us through the art of block budgeting. This strategy ensures that large-scale productions stay financially on track. She shares her expertise on how block budgeting differs from the dynamic, fast-paced budgets of streaming platforms. Amy reflects on the industry’s pre-COVID days, sharing how production accounting has evolved since then. 

Key insights from this episode:

  • How block budgeting impacts production scheduling and spending
  • Networking tips for aspiring production accountants
  • Key differences between half-hour and one-hour TV shows


Chapters:
(00:00) Meet Amy Wohl 

(03:36) The stability of freelance production accounting 

(05:47) Half-hour vs one-hour budgeting differences

(07:12) TV trivia and more

(09:16) Shooting episode blocks

(12:48) Connections in the entertainment industry


Follow us on our socials:

Learn more on https://castandcrew.com/

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]]> Behind every successful TV series is a carefully managed budget. 

In this episode of Beyond the Budget, production accountant Amy Wohl takes us through the art of block budgeting. This strategy ensures that large-scale productions stay financially on track. She shares her expertise on how block budgeting differs from the dynamic, fast-paced budgets of streaming platforms. Amy reflects on the industry’s pre-COVID days, sharing how production accounting has evolved since then. 

Key insights from this episode:

  • How block budgeting impacts production scheduling and spending
  • Networking tips for aspiring production accountants
  • Key differences between half-hour and one-hour TV shows


Chapters:
(00:00) Meet Amy Wohl 

(03:36) The stability of freelance production accounting 

(05:47) Half-hour vs one-hour budgeting differences

(07:12) TV trivia and more

(09:16) Shooting episode blocks

(12:48) Connections in the entertainment industry


Follow us on our socials:

Learn more on https://castandcrew.com/

Facebook: https://facebook.com/CastCrew

Instagram: https://instagram.com/castandcrewllc/

LinkedIn: https:/linkedin.com/company/castcrew/

X: https://x.com/CastAndCrewNews

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Cast & Crew Cast & Crew 1118 Behind every successful TV series is a carefully managed budget. 

In this episode of Beyond the Budget, production accountant Amy Wohl takes us through the art of block budgeting. This strategy ensures that large-scale productions stay financially on track. She shares her expertise on how block budgeting differs from the dynamic, fast-paced budgets of streaming platforms. Amy reflects on the industry’s pre-COVID days, sharing how production accounting has evolved since then. 

Key insights from this episode:

  • How block budgeting impacts production scheduling and spending
  • Networking tips for aspiring production accountants
  • Key differences between half-hour and one-hour TV shows


Chapters:
(00:00) Meet Amy Wohl 

(03:36) The stability of freelance production accounting 

(05:47) Half-hour vs one-hour budgeting differences

(07:12) TV trivia and more

(09:16) Shooting episode blocks

(12:48) Connections in the entertainment industry


Follow us on our socials:

Learn more on https://castandcrew.com/

Facebook: https://facebook.com/CastCrew

Instagram: https://instagram.com/castandcrewllc/

LinkedIn: https:/linkedin.com/company/castcrew/

X: https://x.com/CastAndCrewNews

]]> Production accounting, budgeting, tax incentives, financial management, Film industry No The Hidden Role That Keeps Hollywood Running With Bishop Porter 3 3 The Hidden Role That Keeps Hollywood Running With Bishop Porter full 63ec83b2-0ce0-47f8-8f5c-1cd66f4407d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c7fa5a9 In production accounting, no two days are the same. Budgets shift, schedules twist, and high stakes keep everyone on their toes. For Bishop Porter, that fast pace is exactly what makes the job exciting. 

In this episode of Beyond the Budget, Alex George chats with Bishop Porter about her journey from traditional corporate accounting to the dynamic world of film and TV production accounting. 


Key insights from this episode: 

  • How creativity influences the role of an accountant in entertainment 
  • Why connecting with a wide range of personalities matters 
  • How to thrive when priorities change at a moment’s notice 

Chapters: 
(00:00) Meet Bishop Porter 
(01:31) How Bishop got started in production accounting 
(02:28) Leaving corporate for the film industry 
(03:17) Taking a leap to work on an indie film in Shreveport 
(05:10) Blending creativity with numbers 
(07:15) Skills needed in production accounting 
(09:08) The difference between corporate accounting and production accounting 

(11:16) Overcoming unexpected challenges  

 

Follow us on our socials: 

Learn more on https://castandcrew.com/ 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/CastCrew 

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]]> In production accounting, no two days are the same. Budgets shift, schedules twist, and high stakes keep everyone on their toes. For Bishop Porter, that fast pace is exactly what makes the job exciting. 

In this episode of Beyond the Budget, Alex George chats with Bishop Porter about her journey from traditional corporate accounting to the dynamic world of film and TV production accounting. 


Key insights from this episode: 

  • How creativity influences the role of an accountant in entertainment 
  • Why connecting with a wide range of personalities matters 
  • How to thrive when priorities change at a moment’s notice 

Chapters: 
(00:00) Meet Bishop Porter 
(01:31) How Bishop got started in production accounting 
(02:28) Leaving corporate for the film industry 
(03:17) Taking a leap to work on an indie film in Shreveport 
(05:10) Blending creativity with numbers 
(07:15) Skills needed in production accounting 
(09:08) The difference between corporate accounting and production accounting 

(11:16) Overcoming unexpected challenges  

 

Follow us on our socials: 

Learn more on https://castandcrew.com/ 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/CastCrew 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/castandcrewllc/ 

LinkedIn: https:/linkedin.com/company/castcrew/ 

X: https://x.com/CastAndCrewNews 

]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Cast & Crew Cast & Crew 968 In production accounting, no two days are the same. Budgets shift, schedules twist, and high stakes keep everyone on their toes. For Bishop Porter, that fast pace is exactly what makes the job exciting. 

In this episode of Beyond the Budget, Alex George chats with Bishop Porter about her journey from traditional corporate accounting to the dynamic world of film and TV production accounting. 


Key insights from this episode: 

  • How creativity influences the role of an accountant in entertainment 
  • Why connecting with a wide range of personalities matters 
  • How to thrive when priorities change at a moment’s notice 

Chapters: 
(00:00) Meet Bishop Porter 
(01:31) How Bishop got started in production accounting 
(02:28) Leaving corporate for the film industry 
(03:17) Taking a leap to work on an indie film in Shreveport 
(05:10) Blending creativity with numbers 
(07:15) Skills needed in production accounting 
(09:08) The difference between corporate accounting and production accounting 

(11:16) Overcoming unexpected challenges  

 

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]]> Production accounting, budgeting, tax incentives, financial management, Film industry No Inside the Fast-Paced World of Production Accounting With Chuck Hurley 2 2 Inside the Fast-Paced World of Production Accounting With Chuck Hurley full 8ef09353-aa5d-42bf-bb57-84a5ca2548ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/5653e749 You need a little faith to work in production payroll.

Jobs come and go, schedules shift, and there are no guarantees. That can be scary, especially when you’re starting out. But Chuck Hurley made the leap almost 15 years ago… and he’s never looked back.

In this episode of Beyond the Budget, Bishop Porter talks to Chuck Hurley about how he got his start in production accounting and built a steady career in the industry. Chuck shares how his success came from being present, asking questions, and learning through experience.

Key insights from this episode:

  • Why adaptability matters more than perfection
  • How production payroll has evolved since COVID
  • Advice for anyone starting out in entertainment accounting


Chapters:

(00:00) Meet Chuck Hurley

(01:22) Landing a job on your favorite TV show

(03:59) The fast-paced nature of production accounting

(04:56) How COVID changed production accounting

(07:24) Advice for aspiring PAs

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]]> You need a little faith to work in production payroll.

Jobs come and go, schedules shift, and there are no guarantees. That can be scary, especially when you’re starting out. But Chuck Hurley made the leap almost 15 years ago… and he’s never looked back.

In this episode of Beyond the Budget, Bishop Porter talks to Chuck Hurley about how he got his start in production accounting and built a steady career in the industry. Chuck shares how his success came from being present, asking questions, and learning through experience.

Key insights from this episode:

  • Why adaptability matters more than perfection
  • How production payroll has evolved since COVID
  • Advice for anyone starting out in entertainment accounting


Chapters:

(00:00) Meet Chuck Hurley

(01:22) Landing a job on your favorite TV show

(03:59) The fast-paced nature of production accounting

(04:56) How COVID changed production accounting

(07:24) Advice for aspiring PAs

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Jobs come and go, schedules shift, and there are no guarantees. That can be scary, especially when you’re starting out. But Chuck Hurley made the leap almost 15 years ago… and he’s never looked back.

In this episode of Beyond the Budget, Bishop Porter talks to Chuck Hurley about how he got his start in production accounting and built a steady career in the industry. Chuck shares how his success came from being present, asking questions, and learning through experience.

Key insights from this episode:

  • Why adaptability matters more than perfection
  • How production payroll has evolved since COVID
  • Advice for anyone starting out in entertainment accounting


Chapters:

(00:00) Meet Chuck Hurley

(01:22) Landing a job on your favorite TV show

(03:59) The fast-paced nature of production accounting

(04:56) How COVID changed production accounting

(07:24) Advice for aspiring PAs

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]]> Production accounting, budgeting, tax incentives, financial management, Film industry No Tips on Building a Career in Production Accounting With Marvin Hernandez 1 1 Tips on Building a Career in Production Accounting With Marvin Hernandez full 26fe95f6-7cf6-47fc-a996-c9cc0ca83451 https://share.transistor.fm/s/964df968 With multi-million dollar budgets at stake, production accountants are behind every successful production.

In Beyond the Budget, Bishop Porter meets with Marvin Hernandez, a production accountant with over 15 years of experience. They discuss the vital role production accountants play in keeping productions running smoothly and on budget.

Key insights from this episode:

  • Marvin’s journey from a finance runner to a lead production accountant
  • Navigating remote teams and digital workflows
  • The value of building lasting relationships in the industry


Chapters:

(00:00) Meet Marvin Hernandez 

(02:21) Overcoming challenges on location shoots

(04:19) Embracing digital workflows

(06:14) A necessary skill for accountants

(07:38) Advice for aspiring production accountants

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]]> With multi-million dollar budgets at stake, production accountants are behind every successful production.

In Beyond the Budget, Bishop Porter meets with Marvin Hernandez, a production accountant with over 15 years of experience. They discuss the vital role production accountants play in keeping productions running smoothly and on budget.

Key insights from this episode:

  • Marvin’s journey from a finance runner to a lead production accountant
  • Navigating remote teams and digital workflows
  • The value of building lasting relationships in the industry


Chapters:

(00:00) Meet Marvin Hernandez 

(02:21) Overcoming challenges on location shoots

(04:19) Embracing digital workflows

(06:14) A necessary skill for accountants

(07:38) Advice for aspiring production accountants

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]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Cast & Crew Cast & Crew 561 With multi-million dollar budgets at stake, production accountants are behind every successful production.

In Beyond the Budget, Bishop Porter meets with Marvin Hernandez, a production accountant with over 15 years of experience. They discuss the vital role production accountants play in keeping productions running smoothly and on budget.

Key insights from this episode:

  • Marvin’s journey from a finance runner to a lead production accountant
  • Navigating remote teams and digital workflows
  • The value of building lasting relationships in the industry


Chapters:

(00:00) Meet Marvin Hernandez 

(02:21) Overcoming challenges on location shoots

(04:19) Embracing digital workflows

(06:14) A necessary skill for accountants

(07:38) Advice for aspiring production accountants

Follow us on our socials:

Learn more on https://castandcrew.com/

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]]> Production accounting, budgeting, tax incentives, financial management, Film industry No This is Beyond the Budget This is Beyond the Budget trailer 0ebb48b5-b06b-44cc-8516-5b3dadeb863e https://share.transistor.fm/s/4606da85 This is Beyond the Budget, powered by Cast & Crew. Here we will bring you real talk from production accountants about what it takes to keep a project on track. From budgeting to tax incentives, this series shares how the money side of production really works.

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