Arts, Film and TV
Film tax accountants and film audit specialists
Rosenfeld Kant’s Film Services Division, with 40+ years of experience, has completed 500+ audits and earned a
loyal client base.
Rosenfeld Kant’s Film Services Division was established to consolidate our long and continually growing reputation as go-to film tax and audit accountants and film audit specialists. With more than four decades of film audit experience, we have conducted over 500 film audits and boast a substantial portfolio of clients, many of whom return to us production after production.
Our resume of films includes:
- Apples Never Fall
- Kangaroo
- Territory
- Austin
- Black Snow
- La Brea
- Colin From Accounts
- Last King of the Cross
- The Correspondent
- The Surfer
- Good Cop Bad Cop
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- The Real Housewives of Sydney
- 200% Wolf Movie
- Kill All Men
- Top End Bub
Melissa Telese
Audit Manager
About Melissa…
Melissa Telese is an Audit Manager at Rosenfeld Kant, with close to two decades of experience in external audit. She joined the firm in April 2020, following a long tenure at HLB Mann Judd where she developed a strong foundation across a broad range of audit engagements.
Melissa now specialises in film audits, working closely with clients across the film and production industry. With a deep understanding of the sector and its unique requirements, she supports clients through complex audit processes, with a clear focus on meeting critical timelines tied to project financing.
Known for her friendly and approachable style, Melissa places strong emphasis on building trusted, long-term client relationships. She understands the importance of clear communication and reliability, particularly in time-sensitive environments, and works closely with clients to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.
Melissa holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology Sydney and is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Outside of work, Melissa enjoys travelling and spending time with her family, often balancing busy work commitments with an active family life.
Comprehensive Film Accounting and Audit Support
QAPE & PDV audits
Investor audits
State spend audits
QAPE opinions
Company setup and voluntary liquidation
Tax planning and structuring
Lodging tax to secure the producer tax offset
Pioneering Expertise in Film Audits and Taxation
Our expertise in film audits and related taxation advice grew initially from our founding partners’ personal contacts in the entertainment industry in the late 1970s. Gary Williams’ personal interest in the arts and his desire to support entertainers and the creative industries in a tangible way has cemented Rosenfeld Kant as a leading film and television accounting an audit specialist.