A Line Producer’s Unexpected Love Story
It Started With One Line Item
It was just one line item in the final cost report. But it told the whole story.
A Line Producer, buried in paperwork, approvals, and disconnected systems, found something unexpected: a platform that didn’t just streamline onboarding—it transformed the entire production workflow. That platform was TPH.
From Paper Chaos to Digital Harmony
What began as a simple crew onboarding tool quickly evolved into a centralised production office system. TPH replaced siloed processes with a single, integrated platform for document approvals, email workflows, and payroll integration.
No more juggling PDFs, chasing signatures, or manually entering data across disconnected systems. TPH digitised the traditional onboarding packs, allowing productions to customise forms to suit their unique needs—rather than forcing them into a rigid framework.
The Freelance Portal: One Login, Many Productions
Crew members log in via their Freelance Portal (FP) account, completing forms faster and more accurately. Metadata from previous productions is reused, reducing errors and saving time. It’s onboarding that learns and evolves.
Smart Data, Smarter Payroll
Mapping names and addresses is easy. But what about weekly rates, box rentals, vehicle allowances, and payment flags?
TPH handles complex, multi-dimensional data with ease—even when every production uses different forms. The result? Faster setup, fewer errors, and secure data transfer to payroll.
Forms That Do More
TPH didn’t stop at onboarding. Productions asked for more—and got it.
- Loss & Damage Reports
- Cast/Stunt/Crew Contracts with Agent Approval
- Accounts Coding & Right to Work Checks
- Conditional Fields & Forms
- Calculated Strings, Dates & Numeric Fields
Whether it’s hiding irrelevant fields based on user input or calculating contract durations and hourly rates, TPH makes it intuitive.
Built-In Compliance & Risk Management
- UK Tax Risk Flags (ESM4118 Appendix 1)
See potential tax risks at a glance. Attach exemption forms for clarity and compliance.
- Confidentiality & Security
MFA logins, expiring links, masked data, and ISO27001/ATO-certified DSP protocols keep your data safe.
Bulk Uploads & Document Distribution
Extras casting teams loved the platform—even when adding forms one by one. Now, with bulk uploads via spreadsheet, it’s faster than ever.
TPH also includes a full-featured document distribution system: watermarking, script sides, scheduling, and automatic contact syncing. No double handling. No missed updates.
End-to-End Integration
TPH connects seamlessly across systems:
- DF → DPF → TPH Payroll
- FP → DPF → Timecard Approval → Payslip Generation
Once a contract is approved, it’s matched with timecards and sent for approval. If something’s missing, accounts can see exactly where it’s stuck—and give it a nudge.
Real-Time Tracking with Eclipse
Track payroll in real time. Spot issues before they hit the budget. No errors. No guesswork. No surprises.
✅ Product Highlight: Real-time tracking in Eclipse
✅ Line Item Impact: Transparent cost control, live actuals, accurate coding
The Future Is Now
When systems talk to each other, the impossible becomes possible. TPH isn’t just automation—it’s intelligent production accounting, designed by people who’ve lived it.
This is the future of production. Not imagined. Built.
TPH has been transforming entertainment and media for over two decades. And for one Line Producer, it turned a single line item into a love story.
