Backdrop is designed to streamline expense management in the TV, film, music, and event production industries. By automating the collection of receipts and financial tracking, it accelerates the approval process for petty cash expenses and purchase orders. Production finance professionals can track real-time crew expenses and generate accounting reports effortlessly, improving overall budget management. Backdrop also ensures timely VAT/GST refunds by integrating closely with accounting procedures.
Who will use Backdrop?
Production accountants
Production executives
Event managers
Music production teams
TV and film crew members
How to use the Backdrop?
Step1: Sign up and create your production project on Backdrop.
Step2: Issue crew cards for seamless expense tracking.
Step3: Instruct the crew to scan and upload receipts via the mobile app.
Step4: Monitor expenses in real-time from your dashboard.
Step5: Approve or reject expenses directly within the platform.
Step6: Generate accounting reports and track refunds.
Platform
web
ios
android
Backdrop's Core Features & Benefits
The Core Features
Automatic receipt collection
Real-time expense tracking
Crew cards issuance
Expense approval system
Comprehensive accounting reports
Integrated purchase order management
The Benefits
Improved budget control
Faster reimbursement processes
Enhanced financial transparency
Reduced administrative workload
Timely VAT/GST refunds
Backdrop's Main Use Cases & Applications
Film and TV production expense tracking
Music event financial management
Corporate event expense management
Backdrop's Pros & Cons
The Pros
Instant issuance of virtual and physical prepaid cards with set limits
Advanced AI receipt and invoice parsing in multiple languages and currencies
All expenses and transactions unified in one platform with real-time tracking
Automated invoice approvals and payment scheduling without bank login
Digital petty cash management and purchase order handling
Supports tax and accounting report generation and auditing
Global support for multiple languages and currencies
Mobile and web accessibility, enabling approvals and tracking on the go
Saves significant time by automating manual expense and approval processes
The Cons
No public information available about open source nature or code availability
No direct links to app store platforms or additional integrations
No disclosed limitations or pricing tiers publicly visible