On Production

Wrapbook
On Production

Join Cameron Woodward, Co-founder at Wrapbook, to discuss the intersection of creativity and commerce, and what the future holds for the production industry in commercial, film, TV, and more.

  1. From Tax Incentives to Stunning Locations: Why West Virginia is Ready for Your Next Shoot

    JAN 31

    From Tax Incentives to Stunning Locations: Why West Virginia is Ready for Your Next Shoot

    We explore West Virginia’s emerging film industry with David and Megan from the West Virginia Development Office and Film Office. These industry leaders discuss how the state is positioning itself as an attractive destination for filmmakers through comprehensive support programs and competitive incentives. The conversation dives into the state’s tax incentive program and their extensive location database. David and Megan highlight the state’s unique geographic versatility, strong workforce development initiatives, and collaborative relationships with neighboring film hubs. They also discuss their hands-on approach to supporting productions of all sizes, from major features to independent films. Join us for an enlightening discussion about the unexpected opportunities and resources available to filmmakers in the Mountain State, where traditional hospitality meets modern film infrastructure. About Wrapbook Wrapbook is a smart, intuitive platform that makes production payroll and accounting easier, faster, and more secure. We provide a unified payroll platform that seamlessly connects your entire team—production, accounting, cast, and crew—all in one place. Wrapbook empowers production teams to manage projects, pay cast and crew, track expenses, and generate data-driven insights, while enabling workers to manage timecards, track pay, and onboard to new projects from any device. Wrapbook brings clarity and dependability to production payroll, while increasing the productivity of your whole team. For crew: The Wrapbook app eliminates the headaches of production payroll by providing a fast, transparent, and secure solution for workers to complete startwork, submit timecards, and track pay. Trusted by companies of all sizes, Wrapbook powers payroll for some of the industry’s top production companies, including SMUGGLER, Tuff, and GhostRobot. Our growing team of 250+ people includes entertainment and technology experts from SAG-AFTRA, DGA, IATSE, Teamsters, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, and more. Wrapbook is backed by top-tier investors, including Jeffrey Katzenberg’s WndrCo, Andreessen Horowitz, and A* Capital. Get started at https://www.wrapbook.com/

    22 min
  2. How Fans Can Help Fund the Next Big Indie Film with Marc Iserlis

    12/20/2024

    How Fans Can Help Fund the Next Big Indie Film with Marc Iserlis

    We sit down with Marc Iserlis, Head of Film at Republic, who shares how their platform is transforming entertainment financing by enabling everyday fans to become legitimate investors in film projects. With his background in traditional film financing and current role pioneering crowd investing, Marc offers valuable insights into this new approach to funding creative projects. The discussion explores Republic’s successful launches, including the Pressman Film slate raising $1.85 million and Skybound Entertainment’s remarkable $18 million campaign. Marc details how the platform differs from traditional crowdfunding by offering actual equity stakes to unaccredited investors, while also creating built-in audiences for projects. He explains the platform’s unique ability to provide both initial investment opportunities and secondary market trading through blockchain technology. Join us for an enlightening conversation about the future of film financing and how Republic is creating new pathways for fans to invest in the entertainment they love. About Wrapbook Wrapbook is a smart, intuitive platform that makes production payroll and accounting easier, faster, and more secure. We provide a unified payroll platform that seamlessly connects your entire team—production, accounting, cast, and crew—all in one place. Wrapbook empowers production teams to manage projects, pay cast and crew, track expenses, and generate data-driven insights, while enabling workers to manage timecards, track pay, and onboard to new projects from any device. Wrapbook brings clarity and dependability to production payroll, while increasing the productivity of your whole team. For crew: The Wrapbook app eliminates the headaches of production payroll by providing a fast, transparent, and secure solution for workers to complete startwork, submit timecards, and track pay. Trusted by companies of all sizes, Wrapbook powers payroll for some of the industry’s top production companies, including SMUGGLER, Tuff, and GhostRobot. Our growing team of 250+ people includes entertainment and technology experts from SAG-AFTRA, DGA, IATSE, Teamsters, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, and more. Wrapbook is backed by top-tier investors, including Jeffrey Katzenberg’s WndrCo, Andreessen Horowitz, and A* Capital. Get started at https://www.wrapbook.com/

    30 min
  3. Stories for Social Impact with Tony Gapastione

    12/06/2024

    Stories for Social Impact with Tony Gapastione

    We sit down with Tony Gapastione, founder of Bravemaker, a nonprofit film arts organization dedicated to fostering community dialogue through film. A former actor turned filmmaker, Tony shares how a personal loss led him to create an organization focused on mentoring diverse voices and supporting meaningful storytelling. Tony discusses Bravemaker’s impact on local communities through monthly film screenings, educational programs, and their annual film festival in Redwood City. He shares his journey in producing his own feature film and details the challenges of running a nonprofit arts organization in today’s climate. Join us on this episode to learn about how storytelling, community, and social impact intersect in contemporary filmmaking. About Wrapbook Wrapbook is a smart, intuitive platform that makes production payroll and accounting easier, faster, and more secure. We provide a unified payroll platform that seamlessly connects your entire team—production, accounting, cast, and crew—all in one place. Wrapbook empowers production teams to manage projects, pay cast and crew, track expenses, and generate data-driven insights, while enabling workers to manage timecards, track pay, and onboard to new projects from any device. Wrapbook brings clarity and dependability to production payroll, while increasing the productivity of your whole team. For crew: The Wrapbook app eliminates the headaches of production payroll by providing a fast, transparent, and secure solution for workers to complete startwork, submit timecards, and track pay. Trusted by companies of all sizes, Wrapbook powers payroll for some of the industry’s top production companies, including SMUGGLER, Tuff, and GhostRobot. Our growing team of 250+ people includes entertainment and technology experts from SAG-AFTRA, DGA, IATSE, Teamsters, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, and more. Wrapbook is backed by top-tier investors, including Jeffrey Katzenberg’s WndrCo, Andreessen Horowitz, and A* Capital. Get started at https://www.wrapbook.com/

    23 min
  4. The Horror Boom: Breaking Down the Genre’s Biggest Trends with Stephen Follows

    10/25/2024

    The Horror Boom: Breaking Down the Genre’s Biggest Trends with Stephen Follows

    On this Halloween special of On Production, we sit down with Stephen Follows, a film industry data researcher, to discuss his latest project, HorrorMovieReport.com. Stephen dives into the current surge in horror film production, exploring the factors driving this unprecedented boom and the evolving landscape of the genre. The episode covers a wide range of topics, including the dominance of American horror films, the rise of Asian horror cinema, and the increasing prevalence of aquatic monsters in horror movies. Stephen also shares insights on the profitability of horror films, the impact of digital tools on the genre, and effective strategies for maximizing audience engagement. About Wrapbook Wrapbook is a smart, intuitive platform that makes production payroll and accounting easier, faster, and more secure. We provide a unified payroll platform that seamlessly connects your entire team—production, accounting, cast, and crew—all in one place. Wrapbook empowers production teams to manage projects, pay cast and crew, track expenses, and generate data-driven insights, while enabling workers to manage timecards, track pay, and onboard to new projects from any device. Wrapbook brings clarity and dependability to production payroll, while increasing the productivity of your whole team. For crew: The Wrapbook app eliminates the headaches of production payroll by providing a fast, transparent, and secure solution for workers to complete startwork, submit timecards, and track pay. Trusted by companies of all sizes, Wrapbook powers payroll for some of the industry’s top production companies, including SMUGGLER, Tuff, and GhostRobot. Our growing team of 250+ people includes entertainment and technology experts from SAG-AFTRA, DGA, IATSE, Teamsters, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, and more. Wrapbook is backed by top-tier investors, including Jeffrey Katzenberg’s WndrCo, Andreessen Horowitz, and A* Capital. Get started at https://www.wrapbook.com/

    43 min
  5. How Tech is Transforming Production Workflows with Herman Phillips

    09/27/2024

    How Tech is Transforming Production Workflows with Herman Phillips

    We speak with Herman Phillips, an innovative film producer and the creator of Cinapse, a groundbreaking production management software. Herman shares insights from his journey in the film industry and explains how his experiences on major sets like The Mandalorian inspired him to develop technology that revolutionizes production workflows. Herman discusses the challenges faced by production teams using outdated scheduling methods and how Cinapse addresses these issues. He highlights key features of the software, including real-time collaboration, episodic scheduling logic, and upcoming functionalities like unit day breaks and automated schedule comparisons. Herman also touches on Cinapse’s adoption by major studios and its expansion into the European market. Tune in for a deep dive into the future of film production technology and how Cinapse is transforming the industry’s approach to scheduling and management. About Wrapbook Wrapbook is a smart, intuitive platform that makes production payroll and accounting easier, faster, and more secure. We provide a unified payroll platform that seamlessly connects your entire team—production, accounting, cast, and crew—all in one place. Wrapbook empowers production teams to manage projects, pay cast and crew, track expenses, and generate data-driven insights, while enabling workers to manage timecards, track pay, and onboard to new projects from any device. Wrapbook brings clarity and dependability to production payroll, while increasing the productivity of your whole team. For crew: The Wrapbook app eliminates the headaches of production payroll by providing a fast, transparent, and secure solution for workers to complete startwork, submit timecards, and track pay. Trusted by companies of all sizes, Wrapbook powers payroll for some of the industry’s top production companies, including SMUGGLER, Tuff, and GhostRobot. Our growing team of 250+ people includes entertainment and technology experts from SAG-AFTRA, DGA, IATSE, Teamsters, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, and more. Wrapbook is backed by top-tier investors, including Jeffrey Katzenberg’s WndrCo, Andreessen Horowitz, and A* Capital. Get started at https://www.wrapbook.com/

    21 min
  6. Reel to Real: Filmmaking in the Upper Midwest with Shari Marshik

    09/20/2024

    Reel to Real: Filmmaking in the Upper Midwest with Shari Marshik

    We speak with Shari Marshik, founding partner and executive director of the Upper Midwest Film Office. Shari shares insights on the evolving landscape of regional film production and the impact of community-based projects in northern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. Shari also takes us through the region’s competitive incentives, its diverse locations, and the film office’s role in facilitating connections between productions and local resources, fostering a supportive environment for both established and emerging talent in the industry. About Wrapbook Wrapbook is a smart, intuitive platform that makes production payroll and accounting easier, faster, and more secure. We provide a unified payroll platform that seamlessly connects your entire team—production, accounting, cast, and crew—all in one place. Wrapbook empowers production teams to manage projects, pay cast and crew, track expenses, and generate data-driven insights, while enabling workers to manage timecards, track pay, and onboard to new projects from any device. Wrapbook brings clarity and dependability to production payroll, while increasing the productivity of your whole team. For crew: The Wrapbook app eliminates the headaches of production payroll by providing a fast, transparent, and secure solution for workers to complete startwork, submit timecards, and track pay. Trusted by companies of all sizes, Wrapbook powers payroll for some of the industry’s top production companies, including SMUGGLER, Tuff, and GhostRobot. Our growing team of 250+ people includes entertainment and technology experts from SAG-AFTRA, DGA, IATSE, Teamsters, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, and more. Wrapbook is backed by top-tier investors, including Jeffrey Katzenberg’s WndrCo, Andreessen Horowitz, and A* Capital. Get started at https://www.wrapbook.com/

    21 min
  7. Smart Tools for the Modern Filmmaker with Luke DeBoer

    09/13/2024

    Smart Tools for the Modern Filmmaker with Luke DeBoer

    We chat with Luke DeBoer, filmmaker and founder of SetHero, an innovative software transforming communication in film and TV production. From directing his first feature film at 17 to creating tools that streamline workflows for producers, Luke shares his journey from indie filmmaking to leading a tech startup. Luke discusses the unique challenges in running an efficient set leading him to create SetHero. He provides insight into how his company has grown beyond its original scope of simplifying the creation and distribution of call sheets to meeting the needs of a diverse range of productions. Tune in to hear Luke's inspiring entrepreneurial journey, discover how SetHero is making a real impact on set, and learn the strategies to boost productivity in your projects. About Wrapbook Wrapbook is a smart, intuitive platform that makes production payroll and accounting easier, faster, and more secure. We provide a unified payroll platform that seamlessly connects your entire team—production, accounting, cast, and crew—all in one place. Wrapbook empowers production teams to manage projects, pay cast and crew, track expenses, and generate data-driven insights, while enabling workers to manage timecards, track pay, and onboard to new projects from any device. Wrapbook brings clarity and dependability to production payroll, while increasing the productivity of your whole team. For crew: The Wrapbook app eliminates the headaches of production payroll by providing a fast, transparent, and secure solution for workers to complete startwork, submit timecards, and track pay. Trusted by companies of all sizes, Wrapbook powers payroll for some of the industry’s top production companies, including SMUGGLER, Tuff, and GhostRobot. Our growing team of 250+ people includes entertainment and technology experts from SAG-AFTRA, DGA, IATSE, Teamsters, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, and more. Wrapbook is backed by top-tier investors, including Jeffrey Katzenberg’s WndrCo, Andreessen Horowitz, and A* Capital. Get started at https://www.wrapbook.com/

    21 min
  8. Budgeting Smarter, Not Harder with Jens Jacob

    09/06/2024

    Budgeting Smarter, Not Harder with Jens Jacob

    We sit down with Jens Jacob, a film producer and tech entrepreneur behind the innovative budgeting platform Saturation. Jens talks about the common struggles faced by producers today in the ever-changing landscape of film production and how Saturation addresses pain points in budgeting by offering enhanced collaboration, access control, and integration capabilities. This is an episode you wouldn’t want to miss! About Wrapbook Wrapbook is a smart, intuitive platform that makes production payroll and accounting easier, faster, and more secure. We provide a unified payroll platform that seamlessly connects your entire team—production, accounting, cast, and crew—all in one place. Wrapbook empowers production teams to manage projects, pay cast and crew, track expenses, and generate data-driven insights, while enabling workers to manage timecards, track pay, and onboard to new projects from any device. Wrapbook brings clarity and dependability to production payroll, while increasing the productivity of your whole team. For crew: The Wrapbook app eliminates the headaches of production payroll by providing a fast, transparent, and secure solution for workers to complete startwork, submit timecards, and track pay. Trusted by companies of all sizes, Wrapbook powers payroll for some of the industry’s top production companies, including SMUGGLER, Tuff, and GhostRobot. Our growing team of 250+ people includes entertainment and technology experts from SAG-AFTRA, DGA, IATSE, Teamsters, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, and more. Wrapbook is backed by top-tier investors, including Jeffrey Katzenberg’s WndrCo, Andreessen Horowitz, and A* Capital. Get started at https://www.wrapbook.com/

    24 min

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Join Cameron Woodward, Co-founder at Wrapbook, to discuss the intersection of creativity and commerce, and what the future holds for the production industry in commercial, film, TV, and more.

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