Why film?
At the International Film Fund, we take a bold stance by exclusively investing in productions that have already secured distribution. This unique strategy ensures that our investments are backed by solid market demand, mitigating the risks typically associated with film financing.
By focusing on projects with pre-sales or post-sales, we offer a level of certainty and stability that is unmatched in the industry.
We are committed to providing our clients with a professionally managed and fully regulated investment program that invests in a broad range of internationally diversified film productions and music rights.
With over 25,000 television channels and more than 200 streaming services reaching billions of viewers worldwide, the film and music industries present remarkable opportunities for investors to capitalize on the current demand for new and entertaining content.
Where we invest:
International Film Fund finances a range of productions and digital media that meet our investment brief. There is no single way for the Fund to recoup, but a multitude of options at our disposal.
Pre and Post:
What sets the Fund apart from typical film investments is its participation in both pre and post-international distribution sales. This enables the International Film Fund to maintain a contractual priority in the recoupment schedule.
How they work and produce income:
A comprehensive overview of how documentary, films, indie films, reality TV, and TV series generate income for investors. These formats have distinct revenue streams that contribute to the financial success of projects. Understanding these income sources, including back catalogues and music rights, is helpful for investors to understand the assets in the Fund.
Additional ways the International Film Fund finance a film & recoup:
Sponsorships and Brand Partnerships: Brands provide financial support in exchange for brand exposure and marketing opportunities.
Grants: Government entities, film organizations, or foundations provide financial support through grant programs.
Gap Financing: Additional funding is obtained to cover the remaining budget after other financing sources have been secured.
Pre-Sales: Filmmakers sell distribution rights to different territories before production to secure financing.
Equity Financing: Investors provide capital in exchange for ownership stakes in the film project.
Producing Our Own Productions: The fund can finance its own film productions, leveraging its resources and expertise to create original content.
Recouping Funds: Funds are recouped through various revenue streams such as box office sales, DVD and Blu-ray sales, digital downloads and streaming, broadcast and licensing deals, merchandising, and international distribution. Additionally, the fund may enter into partnerships or licensing agreements to monetize the content across different platforms. The income generated from these sources is used to repay the initial investment and fund future projects. The specific recoupment structure may vary depending on the financing agreements and distribution deals associated with each production.
Minimum Guarantee / Advance (MG): A cash advance payable to the licensor by the distributor in exchange for the exclusive rights to distribute a film over a set term in each territory. Typically paid back monthly over 12 months.
Government Initiatives: Governments establish funds or programs specifically to support local film production.
In-Kind Sponsorship: Companies provide goods or services instead of direct financial support, reducing production costs.
Digital Platforms: Streaming platforms may finance original films or acquire distribution rights.
Regional Film Funds: Funds established by specific regions or cities to attract and support local film production.
Studio Slates: Filmmakers secure multi-picture deals with studios, which fund a series of films under one agreement.
Completion Bonds: Insurance companies provide guarantees that the film will be completed, ensuring financing is protected.
International Co-Productions: Collaborative productions between companies from different countries, sharing costs and resources.
Sales Agents: Sales agents provide advance funding or minimum guarantees in exchange for distribution rights.
Soft Money: Funds provided by government agencies or organizations to encourage film production, often through grants or subsidies.
Tax Incentives: Governments offer tax credits, rebates, deductions, or exemptions to attract film production to their region.
Co-Production Agreements: Collaborative partnerships between production companies from different countries to access funding and resources.
Loans: Filmmakers borrow money from financial institutions or private lenders to finance production.
Product Placement: Companies pay to have their products featured in the film, providing additional funding and sometimes in-kind support.
*Please note these are our projections based on past performance. Past returns do not always indicate future returns, and there is always a risk of loss when investing
