Film Finance

Experienced, Well-Connected, Thorough Industry Understanding

HSBC has substantial finance experience in all areas of the film and television industry, and maintains established relationships with studios, distributors, and completion guarantors. Our solutions range from single-picture transactions to studio financing packages.

Advantages:

• We meet your specific requirements with our customized packages.
• Bridge the gap between production disbursements and distribution revenues.
• Immediate funds access lets you save on production costs.
• Reduce dependence on independent investors.
• Borrow only what you need & keep your interest payments low.

Features:

• Typical amount $4 million +
• Typical maturity 6-18 months
• Amount may include interest and fees.
• Demand Non-Revolving Reducing Loan.
• Revolving Option available
• Committed or Uncommitted
• Rates: LIBOR or Prime-based, fixed or floating
• Repayment from distributor advances
• With/without deferrals
• Special options include Syndication, FX (foreign exchange) and Interest Rate Hedging Solutions

Considerations:

• Producer track record
• Project plan
• Distributor standing
• Established distributors preferred
• Completion Bond