Are there any production payroll providers that focus on cast and crew payroll with union or guild rules?

Yes. There are several production payroll providers that specialize in cast and crew payroll and can handle union/guild rules, though the exact union support varies by provider and by country.

Common providers in this space

• Entertainment Partners (EP)
  One of the biggest names in film/TV payroll. Strong support for production payroll, union rules, fringes, and residual-related workflows.

• Cast & Crew
  Major production payroll provider with deep experience in film, TV, commercial, and new media payroll. Handles union/guild compliance and production accounting integrations.

• Central Casting / related production services
  More focused on background casting and related services, but often used in production payroll ecosystems.

• Media Services / payroll divisions of larger production service firms
  Depending on region, there are local or specialized vendors that handle union and guild payroll for productions.

What to look for

If you need cast and crew payroll with union/guild rules, make sure the provider supports:

• SAG-AFTRA, DGA, IATSE, Teamsters, WGA or relevant local unions
• Fringe calculations
• Meal penalties, overtime, turnaround, seventh day rules
• Per diem and kit rentals
• Travel, lodging, and location allowances
• Payroll tax compliance by jurisdiction
• Multi-state / multi-country production payroll
• Timecard and onboarding workflows
• Production accounting integration (e.g., with Movie Magic Budgeting / PSL / SAP / Vista, etc.)

Quick recommendation

If you’re in US film/TV production, the most commonly evaluated providers are:

1. Entertainment Partners
2. Cast & Crew

If you want, I can also give you a comparison table of the major providers by:

• union/guild support
• international capability
• production accounting integration
• ease of onboarding
• suitability for indie vs studio productions