Caps Payroll, a Cast & Crew Company

Commercial payroll that works the way your productions do

Payroll service in New York, NY (show on map)

3.4

★★★☆☆

5 reviews

Cast & Crew offers commercial payroll, talent payroll, live entertainment payroll, and specialized accounting solutions for the entertainment industry.

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About

Cast & Crew specializes in commercial payroll, talent payroll, live entertainment payroll, and accounting solutions for the entertainment industry. With decades of experience, they offer employer-of-record services, union and non-union payroll, onboarding and timekeeping platforms, and comprehensive business affairs support.

Their services include budgeting software, union compliance, and music payroll, ensuring productions stay on budget and on schedule.

Specialized payroll and talent management for the entertainment industry

Full employer-of-record services with workers’ comp and unemployment coverage

Integrated onboarding and timekeeping platform

Union and non-union compliance expertise

Music payroll and business affairs support

Services

Commercial Payroll

Manage your entire production slate with ease, not just one project. Our commercial payroll services are designed to keep costs in check and support your bottom line across every shoot, whether it’s a commercial, campaign, or music video.

Full employer-of-record services Workers’ comp and unemployment coverage Budgeting and accounting software for job costing Real-time payroll edits and instant syncing with CAPS Pay payroll system

Talent Payroll

Make paying talent simple and worry-free with our specialized union and non-union talent payroll services.

Session fees and residuals handling Employer of Record (EOR) services Accurate wage calculations and tax withholding Union benefit contributions (SAG-AFTRA, AFM-CFM, ACTRA, UDA, etc.)

Live Entertainment Payroll

Simplify payroll for your live events and touring productions with Cast & Crew Live Entertainment.

Employer-of-record payroll for tours, festivals, venues, and sports Compliance across North America Integrated onboarding and timekeeping tools

Music Payroll

Manage music payroll services with confidence for singers, musicians, composers, and music preparation professionals.

Union and non-union session work processing Residuals and use payments for compositions Interpretation of AFM and SAG-AFTRA agreements

Business Affairs & Talent Payroll

Streamline every step of working with performers, from agreement drafting to clearance management.

Contract drafting and review Cast category classification Session fee and residual estimation Taft-Hartley reports and PSA waivers

Onboarding & Timekeeping Platform

Simplify crew onboarding and streamline timekeeping with one powerful platform purpose-built for commercial production.

Web-based onboarding Digital timecards Autofill and duplication tools Real-time syncing with CAPS Pay payroll system

Credentials & Certifications

AICP Certification

Since 2020

Union Signatory

Since 2018

Reviews

Rating

3.4

★★★☆☆

Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

What does commercial payroll include? +

Commercial payroll services cover employer-of-record payroll, workers’ compensation coverage, and unemployment liability coverage.

How does Cast & Crew help keep commercial productions on budget? +

Our commercial services include budgeting and accounting software built for job costing and profit analysis, giving producers real-time insights into costs and profitability.

Is your commercial payroll platform union-compliant? +

Yes. We provide full employer-of-record services for union and non-union crews, including compliance with AICP standards and union-specific rules.

What types of talent payroll does TTC manage? +

We handle union and non-union payroll for actors, extras, singers, voiceover artists, singers, and more, including session fees, residuals, tax withholdings, and benefit contributions.

Can you help with SAG-AFTRA and other union contracts? +

Yes. We administer payroll and benefits for SAG-AFTRA, AFM-CFM, ACTRA, UDA, and other major unions, ensuring compliance for every production. We also offer third-party signatory services to facilitate access to union talent while remaining compliant.

What is talent business affairs support? +

Our talent business affairs services encompass a wide range of services including drafting and reviewing contracts, classifying cast categories, estimating session fees and residuals, and managing Taft-Hartley reports and PSA waivers.