You’ve got a production, we’ve got a solution
Union signatory & production support for advertisers & producers
Offering customized solutions that bring together all of your back-office production needs including entertainment union signatory.
Smart savings
Cut costs without cutting corners. We optimize talent deals and contracts to maximize your budget.
Scalable growth
Expand your production capabilities without extra overhead. We support projects of all sizes
Faster turnaround
Quick payroll, vendor payments, and streamlined workflows keep productions moving.
Industry expertise
SAG-AFTRA compliance, contract structuring, and back-office support—all handled seamlessly.
Who we work with
Servicing the world’s leading advertisers & producers
We’ve spent the past two decades supporting the world’s most notorious advertising agencies, brands and producers with back-office production support and union signatory needs.
Who we are
The most trusted name in filmed entertainment and commercial production
As the most reliable name in union signatory services, CMS has the relationships with union locals and representatives and the contract knowledge you require to work with talented performers and qualified production crews
Our services
Third-party union signatory & production support
As a trusted union signatory and expert in back-office support services , CMS is qualified to help streamline your process from pre-production through post.
CMS offers a full suite of back-office production services to help you improve productivity and lower operational costs.
Cash Flow Management
We help keep track of money coming in for and being disbursed for production costs.
Insurance
From general liability insurance to workers compensation insurance, we assist your production in selecting various types of insurance policies.
Production Accounting
CMS provides accounting services upon completion of production and during production as well!
Purchasing Cards
We help your production team get purchasing cards to make easy and immediate purchases.
Budgeting
CMS supplies you with "bidders" to help build a proper budget for your project.
Serving US & Canada
CMS handles logistics and back-office needs anywhere within the U.S. and Canada—no matter the scale or scope.
We’re a trusted parter for facilitating the hire of union talent and crew for:
IATSE
CMS is a third-party signatory signed directly to the relevant IATSE agreements needed to cover employees on your shoot.
Teamsters Crew
CMS Productions is a third-party signatory signed directly to the AICP Teamsters 399 and 817 agreements for commercials and music videos.
SAG-AFTRA
CMS is a third-party SAG-AFTRA signatory under the Commercial, Corporate, Educational and Interactive Contracts
Working with CMS
Why advertisers and producers love working with us
Flexible union signatory services
We make the hiring of SAG-AFTRA commercial talent and union crew simple and affordable, handling all the paperwork and compliance so you can stay nimble.
Fast payments & reliable cash flow
We pay crew, talent, and vendors quickly, keeping your production moving and helping you avoid delays, late fees, and unhappy partners.
Scaleable production support
Whether you’re ramping up for a busy season or scaling back between projects, we provide back-office support when you need it—without the year-round cost of in-house finance staff. We handle the logistical and bureaucratic challenges that often slow down large agencies and brands, so you can focus on delivering great work without delays or red tape.
Production cost savings
From structuring SAG-AFTRA agreements to providing clear back-office estimates, we help you make the most of your production budget.
Testimonials
What Our Customers Are Saying
Get in touch
Got a production? We can help.
We’d love to assist on your upcoming productions. Reach out for a free consultation today!