Brad Field traded combat boots for call sheets, building a career that took him from the US military to blockbuster sets like “Bird Box,” “Knives Out,” and “The Book of Boba Fett.”

In this episode of Beyond the Budget, Bishop Porter talks with Brad about his unexpected journey into production accounting, from serving as a security detail on “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” to clerking in Boston and eventually managing multimillion-dollar budgets.

Brad shares lessons learned on both studio features and indie films, why incentives and attention to detail matter, and how platforms like PSL+ and MediaWeb change the job. He also reflects on working alongside his wife, a production supervisor on “The Mandalorian and Ahsoka,” and offers advice for anyone trying to break into the business.

Key insights from this episode:

• How military logistics translate to production workflows
• Tips for taking your first lead accountant role
• Why low-budget projects build high-level skills

Chapters:
(00:00) Meet Brad Field

(01:15) How security jobs led to Hollywood

(03:41) Breaking into accounting through data entry

(06:06) Lessons from clerking on big features

(08:26) Making the leap to second assistant

(10:13) What to expect when keying indies

(12:57) Managing payroll solo on a flipped show

(18:19) Why hard work creates lasting momentum

(21:26) Rapid fire with Brad Field

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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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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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