The Freelancer’s Guide to Invoicing Production Houses

## Getting Paid Shouldn’t Be This Hard Many talented technicians in Chennai are terrible at getting paid on time. The problem is almost always poor invoicing. ### The professional way to invoice - Send the invoice within 48 hours of wrap - Include your GST number and bank details clearly - Reference the project name and shoot dates - Attach proof of work (call sheet or credit confirmation) - Set clear payment terms (Net 15 or Net 30) ### Common mistakes - Waiting until the end of the month to invoice - Sending vague “payment for services” invoices - Not following up politely when payment is late ### How Rosterwoods helps When your work history is verified and visible, productions are more likely to treat you as a serious professional. Your invoice carries more weight when it’s backed by a clean, verified CineCard. Treat invoicing like part of the job. The crew who get paid fastest are usually the most organized.