PRODUCTION ACCOUNTING

This course is given entirely in French.

The Production Accounting training program addresses the growing needs of the serialized industry and international projects shot in France, particularly in the Hauts-de-France region. It prepares participants to manage all financial, social and fiscal administration aspects of an audiovisual production. A key role from the pre-production phase to post-production.

Supported by Banijay France, a leading company in the production industry, this training leads to the obtaining of the certification CQP Production Accounting Cinema and Audiovisual, created and issued by the CPNEF de l’Audiovisuel.

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Prepare the accounting and social elements in the pre-production phase of the audiovisual project, depending on the context and the area of production concerned,
• Carry out the accounting, social and tax management of the audiovisual project during the shooting and post-production phases,
• Draw up the social, tax and accounting statements at the close of the audiovisual production project.

Key aspects of the course: Social legislation ; Financial management and accounting ; Serial specificities ; International outlook ; Social and environmental responsibility.

Series Mania Institute is authorised by the CPNEF de l’audiovisuel to provide training and organise assessments leading to Production Accounting certification. This certification is created and issued by the CPNEF de l’audiovisuel.

For any questions regarding the certification, please contact Maëlle Deffrenne, Professional trainings manager: [email protected] – 03 62 26 35 82

Objectives

• Obtain the CQP Production Administrator for Cinema and Audiovisual certification, created and issued by the CPNEF de l’Audiovisuel.
• Master the software: Peplum, Studio, and Louma (Xotis suite).
• Be operational quickly through case studies and hands-on practice.

Methods

• Theoretical courses followed by direct application, supervised by a professional.
• Masterclasses and professional meetings.
• Verification of knowledge acquisition through QCMs and practical exercises.
• Preparation for certification with a final synthesis exercise of the training.

Format

• Location: Series Mania Institute – 10 rue des Poissonceaux, 59800 Lille, France

• Main tutor: Julien Béségher (Production accountant). Discover his profile here.
• Production accountants: Mélanie Grywnow, Samuel Merlant, Germain Le Cabellec
• Production director: Franck Delpech
• Experts: Maximilien Billeret (Comptalitik), Fabiola Iorini Zeffirini (juriste), Marie Azancot (A Better Prod), Nadège Cruvellier (Escazal Films)

Profiles and prerequisites: Participants must :

• Have prior professional experience in the field of audiovisual production, cinema, or series, either on set or within a production company
• Have an interest in numbers and administrative tasks
• Be comfortable using standard IT tools and office software (especially Excel).

Additional assets: Basic knowledge of general accounting and a good overall understanding of the audiovisual industry and its professions.

Example of profiles: Assistant or production manager, assistant stage manager, general manager, assistant director, accountant in a production company, or recent graduates from an audiovisual training course. For other interested profiles, please contact us to assess together whether your profile is suitable for the course.

If you find yourself in a particular situation, particularly one involving a disability, we would be delighted to discuss it with you. Contact: [email protected]

Registration for the next edition of the training will open in November 2026. The registration process takes place in two steps:

Submission of an online application form, accompanied by the following documents:

• Up-to-date CV
• Cover letter outlining motivations and career plans

Online interview with the pedagogical team after your application is submitted

Conditions of access to the certification :

• A first experience in the audiovisual sector or a first experience in accounting in other accounting experience in other sectors is required.
• Completion of the entire course.

Assessment methods: Written practical cases and oral presentations (assessment by block).

Rules for obtaining certification: All blocks must be validated. The candidate must validate at least 75% of each block of skills.

Certification pass rate: 68% pass rate (09/24/2024)