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What should a line producer look for when staffing department heads? Olivia Kavanaugh, line producer on the critically acclaimed A24 film ANORA tells GreenSlate VP, Head of Content Chris C. Anderson that an important quality she looks for in department heads are those who "...have an appreciation and a respect for the production team." She also says that department heads on ANORA approached problems from the place of "How much time do we have, how much money do we have, how can we get this done," rather than, "We need THIS to get there." And that mentality and approach was a big factor contributing to the production being a success. ?? You can watch the full interview with Olivia here: https://lnkd.in/e_3sS7tD #filmproduction #indiefilm #filmmaking #movies

How has GreenSlate addressed pain points for production accounting and empowered crews? By recognizing those pain points and solving for them. Pain points such as: Chasing paper... Going to set with stacks of checks... A teamster driving somebody to set just to sit around for hours waiting for checks to get signed... Crew members calling and asking, "Where's my check? Is the check ready?"... "How we solved all that is by having one application." ~ John Finn ? Everybody has access to the data with the proper permissions. ? Crew members can now look for their own paychecks and pay stubs. ? They can download their own tax documents. ? They have custom grid views (with the right permissions) and set things up just how they want. "It's creating all this efficiency to where accounting doesn't have to get put in the middle." ~ Finn S. Brett Gantt added, "With GreenSlate you have access to information, you can see where things are in the approval flow. You can see what costs are in your system, what costs aren't in your system." Watch the full highlights of the panel hosted by United Talent Agency here: https://lnkd.in/eib5BYWg

Did you catch the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight on Netflix? Netflix says 60 MILLION households worldwide did (Source: https://lnkd.in/ewG8yBDj), with a peak of 65 million concurrant. For those few who missed it, Paul, 27, defeated the 58-year-old Tyson by unanimous decision in the end. Here at GreenSlate we're always proud to support our client projects whether big budget or small, film or TV, or big events. #boxing #production #filmfinance

How does GreenSlate solve inefficiencies? Founder and CEO John Finn explains how... ? GreenSlate decided to have one application on top of a database before COVID hit. ? Having one application pre-COVID helped GreenSlate be ready "when COVID hit... as we didn't have to pivot and kept going with our platform" because GreenSlate already had one application focused on digital and not paper. ? If you haven't used GreenSlate it can be "life changing" when it comes to work-life balance because of the ability to work smarter, not harder. ?? See the rest of the panel highlights, including insights from SVP, Head of Accountant Relations S. Brett Gantt, here: https://lnkd.in/eib5BYWg

The Louisiana House of Reps just suplexed the state’s $150 million tax incentive for film and TV production. ?? Although Louisiana was the first state to adopt a tax incentive for film production, in 1992, the LA House of Representatives *voted on Tuesday to eliminate* the state’s $150 million tax incentive for film and TV production, in addition to other tax incentive programs in an effort to reduce the state income tax rate. (Source: https://lnkd.in/dinzCMy7) A move to eliminate the incentive program would be a huge blow to Louisiana's film and television industry, which has been instrumental in attracting major productions like THE IRON CLAW to the state as well as studios such as G-Unit, launched by rapper Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson. DM me for more information, and follow me for future film tax incentive updates! #filmproduction #filmmaking? #filmmakers #accountants

Did you know New Jersey also offers post-production only tax benefits to film & TV projects? Incentives are offered on post-production expenditures in the form of a 35% tax credit on the qualified post-production expenses incurred, including visual effects services, by a qualified independent post-production company, or a 40% tax credit for post-production services performed at a NJ film-lease production facility or that are incurred by a NJ studio partner. To qualify a minimum of $500,000 must be incurred for post-production services in NJ. DM me for more information, and learn even more about filming in NJ below!

How to have a long, successful career as an indie filmmaker? Zhive Media Founder & CEO Mara McCann shares her advice. ?? ? Surround yourself with people that are positive and selling TODAY. ? Don't stack your whole team with *just* creative people. You need people who understand the business side of things as well. ? Step back and think about what you REALLY want. ? Be committed to growth and taking action. And remember, "All things are possible. It just takes time." #indiefilmmaking #indiefilms #films #movies

What does New Jersey have to offer when it comes to film production? As it turns out, a whole lot. ?? We sat down with Jon Crowley and David W. S. of the New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission?to discuss the benefits of filming in New Jersey. Crowley called out that there’s basically five spokes to film production in New Jersey, "The?incentives, the great variety of?locations?here in the state, a giant experienced?workforce?crew, an expanding?infrastructure?of support, and the fifth spoke is the?Commission?itself.” ?? Dive into the five spokes of New Jersey film production and all the state has to offer here: https://lnkd.in/ewJckF49

I spoke with Inc. Magazine about how VSS Capital Partners helped GreenSlate become the go-to payroll software provider for film and TV productions. When building a company as a founder, securing private equity is an important part of the growth journey. But so is having somebody who believes in you and has invested in your business. Finding the right PE Firm and partner who understands the mission and is supportive of it is hugely important to?achieving success. Read more about how and why it all came together: