Beyond The Budget

Behind every successful TV series is a carefully managed budget. 

In this episode of Beyond the Budget, production accountant Amy Wohl takes us through the art of block budgeting. This strategy ensures that large-scale productions stay financially on track. She shares her expertise on how block budgeting differs from the dynamic, fast-paced budgets of streaming platforms. Amy reflects on the industry’s pre-COVID days, sharing how production accounting has evolved since then. 

Key insights from this episode:
  • How block budgeting impacts production scheduling and spending
  • Networking tips for aspiring production accountants
  • Key differences between half-hour and one-hour TV shows

Chapters:
(00:00) Meet Amy Wohl 
(03:36) The stability of freelance production accounting 
(05:47) Half-hour vs one-hour budgeting differences
(07:12) TV trivia and more
(09:16) Shooting episode blocks
(12:48) Connections in the entertainment industry

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What is Beyond The Budget?

Real talk from production accountants about what it takes to keep a project on track. From budgeting to tax incentives, this series shares how the money side of production really works.