Sargent-Disc
We take the drama out of production
John & Marija Sargent, Honoured at Production Guild Awards
John and Marija Sargent, the founders of Sargent-Disc, were honoured at the 2018 Production Guild Awards, with the Contribution to the Industry Award. The Award recognises outstanding contributions to the UK film and/or TV drama industry, where the recipients' work has helped ensure that the UK remains an internationally renowned centre of excellence. It was sponsored this year by Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden.
Payroll
Committed to service excellence, Sargent-Disc is the leading supplier of payroll and residual services to the UK entertainment industry.
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Our in-depth industry knowledge can be relied on at every stage of production, whatever your budget.
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We provide a selection of value added services designed to make your production run smoothly and efficiently.
Featured Insights
CrewStart™ Tutorials
CrewStart™ enables productions to streamline the on-boarding process from initial invitation and completion through to the final approval of start forms, contracts and timesheets.
Read the insightIntroduction to the Apprenticeship Levy
From spring 2017 the Government will introduce a levy on businesses with pay bill of over £3 million to invest in apprenticeships.
Read the insightSargent-Disc: 30 Years in the Making
Sargent-Disc is delighted to be celebrating its 30th Anniversary! To mark this occasion we have produced a short film about Sargent-Disc, its history, culture and services. With a special thanks to all of our clients and partners for their kind words and continued support.
Read the insightControlling Environmental Cost in the Production Industry
Film and television production provides a worldwide platform to encourage best sustainable practices. Read on for more information on the current sustainability initiatives found within the industry, including the Digital Production Office®, Sargent-Disc's own initiative.
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Case Studies
CrewStart™ Arrow Media Case Study
The new application from Sargent-Disc, CrewStartTM, enables the Production Office to manage the onboarding process entirely online, streamlining the whole procedure from the initial invite, to signatures, to ensuring the signed paperwork is approved by the relevant decision makers.
Read the case studyChannel 4 Payroll Service
Sargent-Disc created a bespoke payroll service to meet Channel 4's complex repeat and residual payment requirements. We look at how the service was created and implemented and the results it has given Channel 4.
Read the case studySargent-Disc Production Card
The Sargent-Disc Production Card, in association with Barclaycard, is one product in the package of Accounting and Payroll services Sargent-Disc offers. We look at the story behind its creation and how it was used on the production of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit.
Read the case studyInternational Training: U-Film Production Company in Malta
Sargent-Disc delivered a bespoke Movie Magic Scheduling and Budgeting training programme for the U-Film Production Company in Malta.
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Production Accounting
Our in-depth industry knowledge can be relied on at every stage of production, whatever your budget.
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