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

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Backdrop

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.