Production-Aware
Bookkeeping for Film & TV Professionals

Below The Line Bookkeeping understands the unique rhythms of set life. Our QuickBooks-powered service gives you clarity and control over your finances so you can focus on your craft.

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Plans & Pricing

CORE

Setup: $350
Monthly: $70 / Yearly: $770

Perfect for production pros who need streamlined income and expense tracking.

PRO

Setup: $500
Monthly: $100 / Yearly: $1,100

Includes everything in Core plus enhanced reporting and support (QBO Pro recommended).

LOAN OUT

Setup: $750
Monthly: $150 / Yearly: $1,650

Designed for incorporated talent and crew. Payroll and invoicing built in (QBO Pro required).

CATCH UP / CLEAN UP

One-time: $150 per month
2-month min + $100 service fee

We bring your books up to date and tidy so you can start fresh.

Subscriptions optional after initial setup. Founding prices may increase in the future. Lock in your rate for three years with uninterrupted subscription.

Receive a 50% discount on your first three months of QuickBooks Online (QBO) subscription with a referral invite.

Channels

CH 1 – Assistant Directors: We track union deductions, loan-out structures, and prep/shoot/wrap distinctions so nothing is missed.

CH 2 – Production: We separate pass-through money from taxable income and track mileage, parking, and prep costs clearly.

CH 3 – Transport: We ensure vehicle-related deductions and reimbursements are properly tracked.

CH 4 – Art / Set Dec / Props: We organize reimbursements, track purchases, and separate personal vs. production expenses.

CH 5 – Costume & Make-up: We track consumables, mileage, and short-term engagements cleanly.

CH 6 – Camera: We structure income and expenses to protect both earnings and equipment.

CH 7 – Electric: We create systems that grow alongside your kit and workload.

CH 8 – Grips: We ensure capital expenses and repairs are tracked so physical labor translates financially.

CH 9 – Locations: We organize movement-heavy expenses and overlapping projects.

CH 10 – Stunts: We maintain precise records to support complex contracts.

CH 11 – Special Effects: We track materials, shop expenses, and multi-phase project costs accurately.

CH 12 – Set Medic: We keep books compliant, clean, and audit-ready.

Why Choose Us?

About Us

Below the Line Bookkeeping was built for people who actually work in production. Founded by a long-time Assistant Director, this service exists because production life does not fit generic bookkeeping systems.

We provide practical, production-aware bookkeeping for film and television professionals. All services are delivered through the QuickBooks Online platform.

This is a bookkeeping service only — we do not provide CPA, tax, or legal services.

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