GreenSlate, a leading provider of technology-driven production payroll, accounting, and workforce management solutions for the entertainment industry, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Circus, a platform known for digitizing and streamlining critical production management workflows.
The acquisition strengthens GreenSlate’s position as a comprehensive, technology-focused partner for producers, studios, and networks while reinforcing its commitment to the Canadian entertainment market, a major hub for film and television production.
Streamlining Production Workforce Management
Circus is recognized for its intuitive, digital-first platform and customer-centric approach. It simplifies complex tasks like worker onboarding, daily reporting, and time tracking, integrating seamlessly with existing payroll and financial systems. The platform already serves over 70% of Canada’s film and TV workforce, digitizing more than 350,000 start packs across 1,800+ productions, saving thousands of labor hours annually.
“Circus’ technology and client-first approach perfectly align with our mission to help productions work smarter, faster, and more securely,” said Mike Leiba, CEO of GreenSlate. “Circus will continue to support productions of all sizes and remain compatible with all payroll and accounting providers, ensuring every client can benefit from its solutions.”
A Strategic Move for Growth
Upon closing, GreenSlate plans to invest further in Circus’ technology and expand its reach across the U.S. and Canada, offering productions a seamless, fully integrated experience.
“Joining forces with GreenSlate means more customization, faster innovation, and greater value for productions across Canada — without sacrificing the open compatibility our clients rely on,” said Daniel Domachowski, CEO and co-founder of Circus. “After five years of partnership, this acquisition is the natural next step to strengthen our clients and the industry.”
As production workflows increasingly rely on digital-first, scalable solutions, this acquisition positions GreenSlate as a leading innovator in production payroll and workforce management, setting a benchmark for efficiency and integration in the entertainment industry.
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