Backdrop

Backdrop: Modern Expense Management for Film, TV, Music & Event Productions

What is Backdrop?

Backdrop is a modern software designed to streamline expense management for film, TV, music, and event productions. It offers a centralized platform to issue p-cards, manage petty cash, create purchase orders, and pay vendors efficiently.

Key Features:

• Instant P-Card Issuance: Issue virtual and physical p-cards to your crew instantly with customizable spending limits.
• Unified Expense Management: Manage card and cash expenses in one place, eliminating the need for tedious reconciliations across multiple platforms.
• AI-Powered Receipt Processing: Snap photos of receipts, and Backdrop's AI automatically parses and files expenses, supporting multiple languages and currencies.
• Digital Petty Cash Envelopes: Create, approve, and track petty cash envelopes digitally, allowing for real-time expense tracking and approvals.
• Vendor Payment Automation: Upload invoices, pay vendors, and reimburse crew via ACH or check without logging into your bank. Automate invoice approvals and match them to purchase orders.
• Purchase Order Management: Create, approve, and track purchase orders effortlessly on the web or mobile app.
• Accounting and Tax Reports: Generate financial reports in various formats compatible with platforms like Smart Accounting, Extreme Reach, and PSL.
• Corporate Expense Management: Manage cards and vendor payments for both corporate and production entities in one integrated tool.

Why Choose Backdrop?

• Save Time: Reduce manual work by over 80% per department per week by automating receipt processing and approvals.
• Stay on Budget: Gain real-time visibility into cash flow, making it easier to compare spending against the budget and avoid overspending.
• Reduce Audits: Eliminate human errors and missing details with Backdrop's smart parsing technology, which also helps generate tax reports for faster refunds.
• Global Support: Works globally with existing banks and accounting systems, supporting multiple languages and currencies.

How to Get Started:

1. Book a Demo: Request a demo to see Backdrop in action and discuss your specific needs.
2. Sign Up: Create an account and start issuing cards and managing expenses for your productions.

Who is Backdrop Ideal For?

• Production accountants
• Production executives
• Anyone managing corporate and production expenses

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