Go digital. Set up your production with the fastest, most accurate, easy-to-use, and secure payroll software tools with digital timecards, direct deposit, and startwork, and you will vastly reduce any guesswork or potential errors.

We know film and television production.

We know it can be unpredictable and things don’t always happen on a strict schedule. We are here to help you through the challenges that arise, to keep your employees satisfied, and to help streamline and automate your workflow while keeping your records in order and easily accessible.

We are integration specialists.

Once we receive a company’s information, we can set up payroll for a production in as little as 5 days. For large production companies, we utilize our proprietary tools and a proven model to convert any required data to our format.

GreenSlate Payroll Solutions

Digital Startwork

Our digital startwork allows you to onboard your crew in a matter of minutes as they can quickly submit their documents for approval.

  • Mix digital or paper onboarding startwork
  • Log in online to access all features on desktop or through GreenSlate’s mobile app (available for iOS and Android)
  • Save time filling out forms—employee global information autofills across forms for all projects
  • Easily print digitally signed government compatible forms
  • Customize approval and processing flows

Customizable Reporting Options

Save time with customizable reporting options—save your filtered views for easy access later or share the views across your team.

  • Filter, group, and/or sort columns
  • Add or remove columns
  • Export to PDF or Excel

Digital Timecards

Submitting and approving hours to get timecards in for payroll processing throughout production is quick and easy with digital timecards.

  • Log in online to access all features  on desktop or through GreenSlate’s mobile app (available for iOS and Android)
  • Mix digital or paper per week or employee
  • Copy down day or whole timecards
  • Quickly copy over grossing from week to week
  • Review, reject, or approve with batch actions
  • Print and reprint checks on-site as needed (check stock and envelopes provided)
  • Customize your approval and processing flows
  • Automatically send timecard reminders to your employees

Payroll Auditing Features

We have complete payroll auditing features to meet your needs at any point during your production or payroll cycle.

  • Review and edit your payroll before payroll processing
  • View your edits by department or in alphabetical order
  • Customize your crew list
  • View submitted vs. final grossing variance reports
  • Access final invoice, check copies, and batch payroll reports anytime through your account with self-service options
  • Receive custom ad hoc payroll reports during and after production (upon request)

Digital Approvals with History Tracking

Set up custom approvals for your specific needs, or use our preset settings for timecard approval, grossing, and digital startwork.

  • Set rules for approvers — by person or by role — indicate the order of approvers, whether an approver can be skipped, and who needs to sign
  • Collect signatures digitally, track all activity, and audit approval histories quickly and easily
  • Add notes for the next approver
  • Receive notifications when timecards need your approval

Frequently Asked Questions



Where does GreenSlate have offices?

To provide our clients with the best service, we offer locations in all the major US film and TV production markets—New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, New Orleans, and Albuquerque. We also have an office in Delhi in upstate New York.

What products and services does GreenSlate offer?

We offer entertainment payroll and business services—production accounting, health benefits, state tax incentives, and payroll services—and create intuitive and innovative digital software solutions designed to save industry professionals hours each day.

Looking for an accountant? We also maintain a national database of production accountants and track their availability.

What types of projects does GreenSlate work on?

Our team supports a variety of projects across the entertainment industry—film and TV productions, new media, commercials, and live events—with clients including Oscar 2018’s Best Supporting Actress Winner “I, Tonya,” Oscar 2017’s Best Picture Winner “Moonlight,” TBS’s “Search Party,” Comedy Central’s “Broad City,” and more.

For more than ten years, production companies, emerging filmmakers, and experienced producers have partnered with GreenSlate for high-touch service and support, innovative technology, and industry expertise. Whether your company or production team is looking for a full slate agreement or help with a single project, we’re here to make running your business easier.

How can I schedule a demo or contact GreenSlate to learn more?

Fill out our demo request form or email us at [email protected] to request a demo, or contact us via phone or email to learn more about GreenSlate. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn for the latest news and updates.

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Data Privacy and Security

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