Backdrop

Backdrop is a pre-accounting tool geared specifically for the TV and film production industry to help with expense tracking. With the help of AI technology, Backdrop automates expense tracking and management, making it a great tool for production accountants and executives.

Some of Backdrop's main features include:

• Instant Issuance of Production Cards: Create an unlimited number of physical or virtual cards for your crew members, set spending limits, and track transactions in real-time.
• Unified Expense Tracking: Track card and cash expenses in one place, without the hassle of reconciling across multiple systems.
• AI-Powered Receipt Parsing: Take a photo of a receipt, and Backdrop's AI will automatically parse the details (language and currency) and file the expense.
• Digital Petty Cash Envelopes: Create and approve petty cash envelopes digitally, so crew members can easily add expenses and admins can easily track and approve them.
• Real-Time Budget Tracking: Connect to banks to match receipts to transactions, giving you real-time visibility into crew expenses and department budgets.
• Purchase Orders and Inventory Management: Create, approve and track purchase orders, and generate live inventory lists to help you manage and monetize production assets.

Backdrop is useful for managing multiple productions around the world, with the ability to easily switch between projects. The tool is designed to minimize manual work, reduce errors and give real-time visibility into cash flow. By automating expense tracking and reporting, Backdrop hopes to free up a lot of time and resources for production teams.

Pricing isn't clearly disclosed, but new customers can try Backdrop for a free first month. For more details on pricing and features, check the Backdrop website.

Published on June 14, 2024