How to Calculate Fringes in Your Film Budget

Fringes are additional costs calculated as a percentage of base labor expenses, covering mandatory employer contributions and benefits for cast and crew. This video walks you through how to set up and apply fringes inside Saturation, so your production budget reflects the true cost of every crew member. These typically include things like payroll taxes, union pension and health contributions, state disability insurance, employment taxes. Fringes usually run 25-35% of gross wages and are applied to all payroll categories. They're essential for accurate budget planning since they represent significant additional costs beyond base salaries that productions are legally required to pay. 👉 Start for free: https://saturation.io/join?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social 💻 Book a demo: http://saturation.io/demo?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social 00:00 - Intro: Fringes in Saturation 00:06 - What Are Fringes in a Budget? 00:13 - Production Taxes, Fees & Union Costs 00:25 - Fringes Column & Options 00:39 - Adding Fringes to Your Budget 00:51 - Location-Specific Fringes 01:05 - Fringes with Payroll Companies 01:10 - Importing Fringes with CSV 01:25 - Pre-Filled Union Fringes Example 02:20 - Tips for Managing Fringe Costs 03:10 - Wrap-Up Streamline️ production budgeting, payments, and actualization with Saturation. Not movie magic—actual magic. 🎬 🎉 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saturation.io/ 🎉 Follow on X: https://twitter.com/saturation_io 🎉 Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturation 🎉 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saturation.io Whether you're a producer, line producer, or production accountant, Saturation.io can transform your budgeting workflow. Saturation is a collaborative budgeting and production management platform designed to streamline workflows and enhance collaboration within the entertainment industry. #ProducedonSaturation #Producer