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Saturation Introduces Production Credit Card Built for Film and Video Teams

Saturation.io, a modern production finance platform used by thousands of film and video teams, today announced the launch of a production-focused charge card designed to integrate credit directly into production budgeting and expense management.

Saturation Achieves SOC 2 Type 1 Compliance

Saturation is now SOC 2 Type 1 certified, confirming that our internal controls are designed to safeguard production budgets, expenses, and financial data.

How Chris Rupert's Nametag Films Ditched Excel for Good

When Chris discovered Saturation, he didn't just dip his toes in. From their very first job using the platform, they went all-in with features like Saturation Pay. Chris breaks down a three-day shoot across Dallas and Houston with multiple locations and constantly shifting crew.

7 Best Film Budgeting Software Tools

The best film budgeting software for independent filmmakers in 2026 — affordable, collaborative tools built for indie productions without Hollywood-sized IT budgets.

Bringing ADCOLOR's Vision to Life with Æ Vision

We’re proud to have partnered with Æ Vision to help bring ADCOLOR’s Vision to life at this year’s inspiring conference.

How Bryan Fellows Tracked 90 Days of Production Expenses

When award-winning producer Bryan Fellows landed a 90-day production spanning 16 cities across North America, he knew traditional spreadsheets weren't going to cut it. That's when he turned to Saturation and transformed what could have been a logistical nightmare into a streamlined success story.

$150k Commercial Budget Build | How to Land Bigger Budgets | Reese Hopper X Jens Jacob Webinar Insights

Reese Hopper & Jens Jacob discuss a full $150K budget breakdown to highlight how it comes to life.

Shane Hurlbut on the True Secret to a Professional Film Career

Can you succeed in film alone? Shane Hurlbut, ASC, details his journey from grip truck to ASC and the non-negotiable power of filmmaking mentorship.

Adolescence Netflix Series: Filmmaking and Production Breakdown

Behind the continuous-shot approach, the creative leaders who shaped the series, and how form and content combine to portray knife crime, juvenile justice, and psychological nuance.

Gen-Z Approved Production Budgeting Software

Production teams are changing fast - and so are their expectations of technology. As a new generation of filmmakers, producers, and coordinators enters the industry, they’re rethinking how budgets, expenses, and approvals should work.

Movie Magic Budgeting vs Saturation vs Google Sheets: Full Comparison

Honest head-to-head comparison of Movie Magic Budgeting, Saturation.io, and Google Sheets for film production. Pricing, features, and a clear winner for each production type.

What Software Do You Need to Start a Video Production Company?

If you’re launching a video production company, you might imagine your biggest expenses will be cameras, lights, and crew.