The Hidden Role That Keeps Hollywood Running With Bishop Porter

In production accounting, no two days are the same. Budgets shift, schedules twist, and high stakes keep everyone on their toes. For Bishop Porter, that fast pace is exactly what makes the job exciting. 

In this episode of Beyond the Budget, Alex George chats with Bishop Porter about her journey from traditional corporate accounting to the dynamic world of film and TV production accounting. 

Key insights from this episode: 

• How creativity influences the role of an accountant in entertainment 
• Why connecting with a wide range of personalities matters 
• How to thrive when priorities change at a moment’s notice 

Chapters: 
(00:00) Meet Bishop Porter 
(01:31) How Bishop got started in production accounting 
(02:28) Leaving corporate for the film industry 
(03:17) Taking a leap to work on an indie film in Shreveport 
(05:10) Blending creativity with numbers 
(07:15) Skills needed in production accounting 
(09:08) The difference between corporate accounting and production accounting 

(11:16) Overcoming unexpected challenges  

 

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