Which are you?
We built different tools for different sides of the production world. Tell us yours — we'll show you the right stuff.
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SDub Media · 2026
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Sound familiar?
"How many hours did Geoff work last month?"
"I forgot to invoice that client from three weeks ago."
"My CPA needs my mileage logs and I have... nothing."
"Am I even making money after paying everyone?"
Slate replaces the chaos with clarity.
Two products. Pick the one that fits.
We split production companies and freelancers into separate apps because their problems are actually different.
Slate — for production companies
You run the show. Crew work for you. You send invoices to clients. You need to know who's profitable, who owes you, and what your actual margins are.
- Solo operator to ~10-person shop
- Photo, video, podcast, live-event production
- You invoice clients (hourly or flat-rate)
- You pay crew per project
- You want P&L + partner splits visible
Freelance — for live-event crew
You're on the other side. You work gigs for different production companies. You need to track your hours, gear, mileage, per diem — and invoice them so you actually get paid.
- A1/A2, videographer, projectionist, editor, etc.
- You work W-9 / 1099 for multiple clients
- You clock in/out with overtime rules
- You bill gear rentals + per diem + mileage
- You need invoices the production co will actually pay
Know what you're actually making.
Every question you've been guessing at — Slate answers it.
How do I get a shoot on the books?
Book it in under a minute and the contract, invoice, gallery and crew pay all point at it. Multi-day productions included.
How it works →How do I get this signed today?
Build the contract template once. They sign on their phone, and the invoice goes out with the signature.
How it works →How do I get paid sooner?
Card payments into your own Stripe account. Deposit now, the rest in installments, and reminders that chase for you.
How it works →How do I hand over the work?
Films and photographs in one branded gallery. Proofing, client picks, originals at full quality, up to 50 GB a file.
How it works →Am I profitable or just busy?
Real margin per job and per client. Crew cost, mileage and expenses are already in there, so it is a page, not a weekend.
How it works →How do I keep my crew straight?
Assign people and their rates, and give them a login showing their schedule and pay — without showing your margins.
How it works →From shoot day to payday. All in one place.
Production Calendar
Shoots, multi-day jobs, crew
Contracts & E-Signing
Signed on their phone
Proposals & Packages
Accepted, then auto-contracted
Client Invoicing
Create, send, get paid
Deposits & Installments
Pay some now, the rest later
Client Galleries
Films and photographs, one link
Proofing & Picks
They choose, you edit
Client Hubs
Every delivery at one link
Mini Sessions
QR booking, paid up front
QR Codes & Flyers
Print you can repoint later
Google Reviews
Asked a few days after delivery
Pipeline & CRM
Inquiry through to delivered
Crew Management
Roles, rates, assignments
Staff Portal
Crew sees schedule & pay
Contractor Invoices
1099 crew self-service
Client Portal
Clients see their projects
Mileage Tracking
Auto-calculated with Google Maps
Expense Import
Upload Chase statements
P&L Statements
Real profit visibility
1099 Summary
Year-end contractor reports
Multi-Role Access
Owner, partner, staff, client
iOS App
Free with every plan
Built by people who needed this.
Real production crews. Real problems.
"I kept losing invoices. I had no idea which clients were actually profitable. My P&L lived in my head. I built Slate because nothing else was designed for how a production company actually runs."
Geoff Southworth
Founder · SDub Media
"Between clock-ins, per diem, gear rentals, and mileage, tracking a gig is a second job. Slate Freelance finally matches how live-event work actually bills."
Dave Kole
Projectionist · ATLAS Events
Free tools for production pros
Templates + calculators for running a production company. Use them without signing up — and they make Slate feel obvious.
Invoice Generator
Fill a form, download a clean PDF invoice.
Open →Profit Calculator
3 questions — what you're actually making per month.
Open →Expense Categorizer
Upload a bank CSV, auto-sorted into Schedule C.
Open →Video Production Contract
Fillable starting point for commercial video work.
Open →Call Sheet
Shoot-day bible: crew, call times, weather, hospital.
Open →Independent Contractor Agreement
Hiring a 1099 editor or crew. IP assignment included.
Open →Model Release
Standard adult model release form.
Open →Location Release
Permission to shoot on private property.
Open →Simple pricing. No surprises.
Start free. Upgrade when you outgrow it. Paid plans begin with a 14-day trial that includes 5 GB of storage.
For Production Companies
Manage your crew, clients, and finances
Free
Try it on a real project
- 10 Projects (lifetime)
- Production Calendar
- Crew Management
- Client Management
- Invoicing (create, send, track)
- Reports & Analytics
- Client & Staff Portals
Basic
Everything you need to manage productions
- Production Calendar
- Crew Management & Pay Rates
- Client Management
- Invoicing (create, send, track)
- Billing Summary (monthly & annual)
- Reports & Analytics
- Client Portal
- Staff Portal
- Unlimited Projects
Pro
Full business operations suite
- Everything in Basic, plus:
- Photo & Video Galleries (200 GB storage)
- Mileage Tracking (Google Maps)
- Expense Tracking (CSV/PDF import)
- Profit & Loss Statements
- 1099 Contractor Summary
- W-9 Tax ID Storage
- Spending Budget Tracking
- Content Series (AI Brainstorming)
- CPA-Ready Tax Reports
For Freelancers
Gig management for live-event crew
Free
Try it on a real gig
- 10 Active Gigs (lifetime)
- Calendar + Personal Sync
- Clock In/Out + Overtime
- Gear Rental Billing
- Invoice Generation
- Mileage Log (IRS rate)
- Per Diem Tracking
- Unlimited Clients
Freelance
Everything to manage your gigs and get paid
- Unlimited Gigs
- Gig Calendar + Personal Sync
- Daily Briefing Card
- Clock In/Out + Overtime Tracking
- Expense Capture (10 scans/mo)
- Gear Rental Billing
- Invoice Generation (branded)
- Unlimited Clients
- Per Diem Tracking
- Mileage Log (IRS rate)
Freelance Pro
AI-powered automation for serious freelancers
- Everything in Freelance, plus:
- AI Receipt Scanning (50 scans/mo)
- AI Deal Memo Parsing (auto-fill gigs)
- GSA Per Diem Auto-Lookup
- Nearby Coffee & Food Finder
- P&L Statements + Tax Prep
- Rest Period Violation Alerts
- Weather on Briefing Card
- Document Wallet (travel docs)
- Priority Support
Questions we hear a lot
If we miss yours, email us — a real person answers.
Do I have to quit QuickBooks?
What's included in the free tier?
Can I invite my crew? What can they see?
Is my data safe? Where does it live?
Can I export my data?
What happens if I cancel?
Can I switch between Basic and Pro?
I'm a freelancer, not a company. Is Slate for me?
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