1st Edition
Finance for Film and Television A Guide to Film Accounting
Preface
1. What is Film Accounting?
2. Setting Up the Film Accounting Office
3. Roles in the Film Accounting Office
4. Setting Up the Filing System
5. Above the Line and Below the Line Considerations for Film Accounting
6. Budgets, Schedules, and Production Office Considerations for Film Accounting
7. Hot Costs and Creative Practices in Film Accounting
8. Setting Up Vendors
9. Setting Up Purchase Orders
10. Setting Up Accounts Payable
11. Setting Up Accounts Receivable
12. Setting Up and Controlling Petty Cash
13. Setting Up and Executing Payroll
14. Tax Considerations for Film Accounting
15. Union Considerations for Film Accounting
16. Legal Issues in Film Accounting
Biography
Marie Barnas has earned two M.F.A. degrees, first in Film Production from Ohio University and then in Creative Writing from Georgia College and State University. She teaches courses in video and film production and is an internationally recognized, award-winning documentary writer, producer, and director. Her accolades include Emmy, the Telly Awards and recognition from PBS. Her professional interests include online education, study abroad and documentary production.
Frank Barnas is a four-time Fulbright recipient who has authored nine textbooks, seven screenplays, and has worked on documentaries in locations ranging from Antarctica to Moldova. His academic history includes teaching in Bulgaria, India and Lithuania, delivering seminars in Russia and developing online coursework in Germany.
