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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