We have worked with ABS Payroll for over 10 years and have done every film and television project with them. Our company has grown a great deal in that time yet we were always treated as a valuable client at every phase of our development, no matter the budget level of the project. All of the staff (Kris, Justin, Daniel, Violet, etc.) are knowledgeable, patient and thorough. We look forward to continuing to work and grow with ABS Payroll.
ABS has been my payroll company of choice since 2013, Ive used them on all my productions since! Everyone on the team has prompt replies, even out of hours and they go above and beyond to help facilitate and quick and easy process for production.
We have done 14 movies with ABS Payroll and they really understand independent producers needs. Kris, Fanny, Daniel and the whole team are always accessible and great to work with.
While I had several problems with ABS, I have to say that Tharsis Marquez made everything so much better. I had to start handling the payroll for my film at the very end of the production after directing it and I was frustrated and didnt understand all that I needed to to do it properly. Tharsis never once was snippy with me. She remained professional and helpful throughout. Thats exactly the type of person we all want working for us. Thank you, Tharsis.
I went down a long list of payroll companies until I found one who actually answered the phone. Not only did they answer the phone promptly, but they had the exact information I needed and I was able to begin the process immediately. Saving time in my business is everything.
ABS completed all of our payroll on time and on budget. Made our financier feel comfortable and managed the paperwork process for actors who didnt do their paperwork correctly.Highly recommend for films in $1-$5M range
My experience with ABS Payroll was fantastic, and I strongly recommend their services. In the fall of 2017 I served as PM on my first narrative feature, and it was my first time working with SAG and a payroll company after years of working on lots of smaller non-union projects.Throughout the project, SAG proved to be far and away the most disorganized, bureaucratic, and unhelpful organization that I have ever encountered. But every step of the way, Jason Alexander and his team at ABS Paryoll went above and beyond to offer some of the best service I have received anywhere. They were ultra-responsive and friendly, and provided an easy-to-use online portal for document sharing and review.As a client with a small payroll to fulfill, I expected many times for them to be dismissive or slow to respond, knowing that they have lots of bigger fish clients to serve. But they made themselves available by phone and email readily, and were friendly and helpful long after I expected them to begin to blow me off. My most sincere thanks to Jason and his team.
These people were rude. They acted like they were big shots and they say they support independent film makers but show no love to small business in the startup incubating phase. SAG should reject them.