Saturday, April 26
1:00 - 5:00 PM
The Production Accounting Clerk Workshop offers a deep dive into the critical role of accounting in filmmaking. Participants will explore various accounting positions, their responsibilities, and the essential software used in the industry. The workshop covers key distinctions between accounting and payroll, budgeting fundamentals, and the impact of film tax credits on productions. Attendees will also gain insight into how accounting interacts with different departments to keep a production running smoothly. By the end, participants will have a solid grasp of industry-specific accounting terminology and practices, equipping them for a career in film finance.
What to expect from this workshop:
– Develop an understanding of the importance of accounting in the filmmaking process
– Explore various accounting roles and their specific responsibilities
– Become acquainted with essential industry software and tools
– Learn the crucial distinctions between accounting and payroll functions
– Acquire knowledge about budgeting and its key components
– Investigate the significance of film tax credits and how they apply to productions
– Understand the relationship between different departments and accounting within a production
– Gain familiarity with fundamental accounting terminology relevant to the industry
Originally from Staten Island, N.Y., Nicole is a 20-year veteran of the TV and film industry, working on the same projects as stars like Keanu Reeves, Aaron Paul, Henry Cavill and Tracy Morgan.
Before breaking into the industry, Nicole earned her degree in filmmaking from Rochester Institute of Technology. After working on independent films for free,volunteering at film festivals, and not getting anywhere Nicole made her encore educational performance at Metropolitan College of N.Y., earning her MBA in media management. While working to get her MBA, Nicole volunteered at various production companies in NYC. One company she interned at, Kulture Machine, introduced her to her first paying job in the business as an accounting clerk. Over the past 20 years, she's moved up from accounting clerk to production accountant. Today, Nicole works as a production accountant and first assistant on various series and films.
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