🎬 End-to-end background managementThe all-in-one platform
The all-in-one platform
for casting, set & accounting
Create shoot days, check availability, track prep via QR code, generate and sign contracts, then validate vouchers — all in one place.
Supported roles: Producer, Line Producer, Crew Lead, 3rd AD, Casting, Costume, Hair, Makeup, Transport, Accounting.
Key features
Built for studios, crews, and casting agencies
Contextual mass emailing
Availability, confirmations, fittings & call time with unique links and auto-processed replies.
On-set QR workflow
Check-in, department stops (Costume/Hair/Makeup), ready-to-shoot status, wrap.
Contracts & e-signature
ACTRA/SAG-AFTRA/UDA & cash, auto-filled, 48h signature or default signature per Terms.
Accounting & vouchers
Configurable union rules, meal penalties, OT, night premiums, disputes, logs & exports.
Multi-level dashboards
Business view: company & production, shoot-day KPIs and background progress.
RBAC & audit log
Fine-grained role permissions, full traceability of sensitive changes.
Built for every role
Simple flows tailored to your day-to-day
Studios & production
Create the company and productions, invite teams, control permissions and rates.
Casting
Shoot days, needs by category, CSV import, reconciliation, and mass communication.
Shoot crews
3rd AD, Costume, Hair, Makeup & Transport: QR scan, progress, continuity photos, wrap.
Accounting
Voucher review, dispute handling, PDF/ZIP export, audit trail, union rules.
How it works
From casting to payroll in 4 steps
1. Create & plan
Company, production, shoot day, needs & rates (union / non-union).
2. Contact & confirm
Mass emailing with unique links, availability, confirmations, documents to sign.
3. Shoot & track
QR check-in, department status, continuity photos, bulk wrap if needed.
4. Sign & pay
Auto-filled contracts, e-signature, union rules, validation & export.
Stack & security
Modern architecture, protected data, and traceability for sensitive operations.
RBAC
Fine-grained permissions
Audit
Traceability
Encryption
Sensitive data
E-signature
Contracts
Emails
Unique links
QR Code
On-set flow
Ready to streamline background?
Join teams that simplify casting, shoot days, and payroll with Background Buddy.