Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does it work?

 

East Liberty Financing provides private credit financing to Film and TV producers. We offer short term financing (12 to 15 months) to borrowers working in Film, TV and Media. Forms of collateral for lending include corporate media agreements like distribution, minimum guarantees, pre-sales, and federal and/or provincial tax credits etc.

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2. What types of funding does East Liberty Financing offer to borrowers?

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• Gap Loans

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• Bridge Loans

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• Finishing Funds

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• Liquidity Financing (i.e. Line of Credit)

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3. Which projects are right for East Liberty's funding?

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Typically film projects with total budgets between $1 million and $5 million or TV projects with budgets of at least $100 thousand per episode. Additionally, we primarily finance productions that have, or intend to get, completion bonds.

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4. Does East Liberty Financing offer 100% financing of media projects?

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No.

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5. Does East Liberty Financing provide development financing (funding prior to pre-production)?

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No.