Production Accounting
Practical, 10-day programme in cooperation with Amazon Studios, Netflix & UFA for entry into the finance sector of series and film production
10 days
Duration
15 participants
Scope
German
Language
Programme
Format
Potsdam-Babelsberg
Location
1.999,00 EUR
Participation Fee
Overview
Financial controllers, production accountants, payroll clerks, and administrative staff are important positions for a production.
For many reasons, the availability of qualified, experienced individuals in the field of Production Accounting at all levels is severely limited in the DACH market. With the workshop Production Accounting we now aim to address the skills shortage specifically in the finance sector of series and film productions.
A targeted training programme is offered that adequately prepares participants for their respective future roles in Production Accounting, in the areas of bookkeeping, management accounting, financing, and software. is conveyed.
Cooperation partners
Industry partners
Media partners
Practical industry knowledge
Conveying current industry know-how with direct relevance to professional practice.
Networking & Contacts
Exchange with industry experts and building valuable contacts within the film and media industry.
Perspective
Prospect of aTraineeshipat established production companies (after a selection process due to limited trainee positions)
Certified qualification
After successfully passing the final test and regular attendance (80%), participants will receive a certificate.
Programme Contents
Introduction to "Accounting"
- Schedules, Callsheet, Daily reports
- Insurance (E&O...) - Structure and task distribution of the accounting team
- Checklists & Routines
- Collaboration with other trades
- Policies & Procedures
Production controlling & Soft Skills
- Chart of accounts
- Budget (Sesam/Movie Magic)
- Cost status (Estimating, Controlling...)
- Reporting to clients
- Mental Health, Sustainability, Diversity
Accounting & Payroll
- Fee settlements
- Tax classes
- Federal law & collective agreement
- Employment relationships
- Types of tax (VAT, income tax...)
- Sesam FiBu
- Purchase Order (DPO system)
Target group and access requirements
Das Programm richtet sich an Neu- und Quereinsteiger*innen.
Requirements:
- Experience or relevant qualifications in finance, economics, accounting, or production sciences, or a comparable commercial training
- or career changers from the fields of accounting, tax, or other financial areas
- or career changers from other areas of film production
- numerical affinity and structured, organised, responsible teamwork are required
Apply in 3 steps:
- CV with relevant professional experience
- Provide contact details
- Submit!
Due to limited places, a selection will be made among the applicants. The selection of participants and the assessment of admission suitability will be decided by the organisers.
Experts of 2024
Bettina Brenner
including INGLORIOUS BASTERDS (2009), BOOK THIEF (2013), DARK (2017-19)
Mun-Ju Kim
including GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (2014), YOU ARE WANTED (2017), DARK (2017-19)
Karsten Piel
including INGLORIOUS BASTERDS (2009), CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR (2015), 3 ANGELS FOR CHARLIE (2019)
Lisa-Marie Rühl
including COLONIA DIGNIDAD (2015), SOMETHING ALWAYS REMAINS (2018)
After studying British and American Studies and Sociology, as well as gaining experience in other industries, Lisa-Marie Rühl began her professional career in production. Initially in advertising, then freelancing across the non-fiction, series, and feature film sectors. Since May 2019, she has been part of the Production Management Team at Netflix and has collaborated with numerous German-speaking and international teams in this role. She is actively involved in several networks focusing on sustainability and social inequality and is the contact person and initiator of the German sustainability initiative at Netflix.
Johannes Schwerdt
including BERLIN STATION (2016-19), THE ALIENIST (2020), JACK RYAN (2022-23)
Ulla Symanzik
including THE TEACHER (2016-2019), HOW TO SELL DRUGS ONLINE (FAST) (2019-2020)
Ulla Symanzik (M.A.) - after initial professional positions in accounting at production companies in Cologne, she was employed from 2000 to 2015 at Sony Pictures Film and Television Production GmbH as Finance Director, where she led the Production Accounting department and was responsible for corporate reporting. Since 2015, she has been working freelance as a managing director of film and oversees productions for various broadcasters and streaming services.
Wassili Zygouris
including MANIFESTO (2015), DOGS OF BERLIN (2018), FUNERAL FOR A DOG (2022)
Wassili Zygouris studied Film Studies at Mainz. Since 2003, he has been working as a freelance Line Producer and Production Manager in the film industry. He has contributed to international feature films such as Inglorious Basterds, The International, The Book Thief, and in recent years has managed successful series projects like Dogs of Berlin, Sloeborn (Season 1), Paradiso, and Crooks.
Contact:
Do you have questions about Production Accounting? We are here for you!
Alexandra-Veronica Vescan
Project Manager
Production Accounting
+49 (0) 331 76 99 15 14
av@epi.media