This Private Equity, Debt, Bridge & Gap Financing class will help students understand the different types of financial instruments that exist within the independent film landscape. This class will elaborate on the various types of financing available, what differentiates them, and how they can all be utilized on a feature film project.
Each financial instrument has different parameters, pricing, and triggers for funding, which are all topics that will be covered throughout the course. A savvy financial producer must understand the different requirements from each type of financier in order to tailor the pitch of the film to raise financing. Whereas equity relies on the creative materials of the project, debt/bridge/gap are more concerned with the collateral (i.e., tax credits, distribution contracts, and sales estimates), budget, and finance plan to make a funding decision. Therefore, producers must understand which type of financing a financier provides and tailor his/her pitch accordingly in order to successfully raise financing for a film.
Payment plans available- Email edu@stage32.com with any questions!
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Sydney S This looks to be a great class for learning these fundamental elements of indie film financing. Understanding the forms of financing, methods, options, and requirements is important for filmmakers piecing together the elements of indie film finance.
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Looking forward to attending the class and learning the financing specifics these funding pathways!
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Likewise Matthew! See you Saturday!
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Hi, everyone! Happy Thursday!
We’re so excited for class this Saturday! If you’d like to sign up, just email me at edu@stage32.com. Hope you’re all having a fantastic day!
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Just signed up!
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HI all!
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About to start!
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How was the first session? Nice to meet everyone!
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Can I not so humble brag in this thread?
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The feature film I Co-Produced, The Last Movie Ever Made, was just featured in The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/movies/five-science-fiction-movies-to...
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Congrats Alice Baker !
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Alice that is so huge!!! Congrats on your New York Times feature for The Last Movie Ever Made :)
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How's class going everyone? I will be sending out a handout from Viv later on this afternoon!
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Hey everyone, sorry for my delay, I just got the handout sent out from edu@stage32.com and uploaded to your my library!
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Critical information for understanding how film finance works, and what are the various forms of funding available. Very important to understand in building a finance plan and positioning a film for finance and distribution!