Head of Film Financing - C5288

Help to drive the financing strategy, secure investment and support a slate of projects moving from development to release.

THE COMPANY

Our client is an independent film company with an expanding pipeline of film and television projects, they are now seeking a strategic financing lead to strengthen their commercial foundations and support future growth.

THE ROLE

The Head of Film Financing will develop financing strategies and lead the charge to raise and organize capital for key projects and the broader content slate.

Key responsibilities:

• Raise capital through traditional equity, debt-lending, domestic and international tax incentives (and other soft-monies/grants), and engage with international pre-sales companies.
• Negotiate financing agreements, term sheets, and funding commitments.
• Build relationships with investors, financiers, banks, studios, distributors, and sales agents.
• Attend international film markets and interface between USA, UK, and European financiers, studios, and other finance sources.
• Conduct financial modeling across various independent film fundraising scenarios and budget levels, including multi-tier participation waterfalls, debt investments, and recoupment projection tracking
• Provide risk and market viability analysis across the budget range(s) of the slate projects
• Lead financial close processes and ensure funding is secured in line with production timelines.
• Aid in negotiating distribution deals for finished films and/or secure multi-project deals where applicable
• Work alongside the Principal in identifying opportunities and aiding the company's expansion into the UK and co-production markets

THE PERSON

The successful candidate will have solid Director or VP-level experience in film financing/executive producing with a strong understanding of production financing, tax incentives, international co-productions, film economics, and revenue waterfalls. You will possess strong financial modelling, forecasting, and investment analysis skills.

You will have a proven track record of raising capital and closing financing transactions, together with experience negotiating co-production, financing, and investment agreements. The ability to source investment from high-net-worth individuals and family offices is essential. Strong commercial judgement, negotiation skills, and the ability to assess investment opportunities are essential.

You will bring excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills, supported by an established network across US and international talent agencies, sales agents, financiers, and distributors.

WHAT TO EXPECT

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