Production houses operate in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment where projects, crews, schedules, locations, assets, and budgets must move in perfect sync. Many studios still rely on spreadsheets, emails, and disconnected tools, which leads to budget overruns, scheduling conflicts, missed approvals, and poor visibility for producers. A Production House ERP brings structure and real-time control to the entire production lifecycle, from pre-production planning to post-production delivery, while keeping creative teams focused on execution rather than administration.
Problem Production Houses Face
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Disconnected tracking of projects, shoots, and timelines
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Budget overruns due to poor cost visibility
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Crew and artist scheduling conflicts
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Manual approvals slowing production flow
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No centralized view of assets, locations, and vendors
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Difficulty tracking actual vs planned costs
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Limited reporting for producers and finance teams
Our Solution
We implement a production-focused ERP using Odoo, customized for film, TV, advertising, and digital media studios.
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Centralized project management for films, episodes, ads, and campaigns
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Pre-production planning with tasks, milestones, and dependencies
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Shoot scheduling with calendars for crews, artists, and locations
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Budget planning with cost heads, estimates, and approvals
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Real-time expense tracking linked to vendors and purchases
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Actual vs planned cost comparison dashboards
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Asset and equipment allocation with availability tracking
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Vendor, artist, and freelancer management
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Approval workflows for budgets, schedules, and changes
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Finance integration for invoicing, payments, and reporting
Key Features
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Project and episode management
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Shooting schedules and calendars
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Budget planning and cost control
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Crew, artist, and resource allocation
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Vendor and freelancer management
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Asset and equipment tracking
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Approval workflows
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Financial reporting and dashboards
Benefits
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Better control over production budgets
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Fewer scheduling conflicts and delays
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Real-time visibility for producers and managers
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Faster approvals and smoother execution
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Improved coordination across creative and operations teams
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Scalable system for single projects or multiple productions
Why Choose PySquad
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Deep expertise in Odoo ERP customization
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Strong understanding of media and production workflows
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Ability to tailor ERP for films, ads, OTT, and digital studios
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Practical, human-first design for creative teams
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End-to-end ownership from planning to rollout
Call to Action
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Request a Production ERP Demo
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Get a Project & Budget Workflow Assessment
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Ask for Custom Module Capabilities
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Book a Consultation for Studio ERP Setup