Film & Media Accounting That Actually Understands Your World
From freelance directors to production companies, we help you stay on top of tax, budgets, expenses, and everything that happens between green light and final delivery
Clear Advice. Specialist Knowledge. No Jargon.
Who We Work With
We support a wide range of creatives and production teams, including:
- Independent film directors & producers
- Cinematographers, DOPs & camera operators
- Production companies & agencies
- Editors, VFX & post-production teams
- Sound engineers & lighting crew
- Influencers, YouTubers & digital content creators
- Freelance creatives working across multiple income streams (PAYE + self-employed)
If your work lives in the world of storytelling, production, creativity or content — we’ve got you.
Common Challenges in Film Media
Irregular income & mixed tax positions
Shoot-heavy months and quiet periods, PAYE from agencies, foreign work, and self-employed income — we help you manage it cleanly.
Understanding what expenses you can claim
Equipment, kit hire, studio days, props, travel days, meals, editing software, reshoots — we make sure you’re claiming properly and safely.
Cashflow when projects fluctuate
Deposits, milestone payments, overages, overruns, cancellations — we structure your finances so you stay in control.
Creative industry tax reliefs
Film, High-End TV, Animation, Video Games — if you’re eligible, we’ll guide you.
Avoiding penalties & missed deadlines
No more stress around Self Assessment, VAT, Companies House, or unexpected tax bills.
How Boxed Accounting Supports Film & Media Professionals
Specialist tax advice for creatives
We understand how production budgets work, how freelancers operate, and what HMRC expects. Whether you’re juggling multiple projects, PAYE stints, or overseas travel, we’ll set everything up correctly.
Project-based and production accounting
For production companies, we help you track profit per project, manage supplier payments, handle payroll for crew, and produce clear reports for stakeholders.
A calm, friendly, reliable service
No corporate jargon or judgment — just straightforward, supportive advice from people who get what your work life is actually like.
Fixed fees and transparent pricing
You’ll always know what you’re paying. No surprise bills. Packages for freelancers, creatives, and production companies.
What Happens When You Get in Touch
Free 20-minute call to understand your projects and income streams
We review your current setup and highlight opportunities
You receive a clear fixed-fee proposal
We take care of the entire onboarding process
Get support that fits the way modern creatives actually work.
Manchester & MediaCityUK Specialists
Based in Stretford, we work with creatives across Manchester, the North West — and remotely with clients nationwide.