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Film Financing Explained: Equity Financing
James Schamus and Michael Helfant join our panel to share expert advice on funding film and television projects
July 15, 2021
Join EP's production and finance experts John Hadity (EVP, Incentives Group) and Alexis Alexanian (VP, Business Development), for a panel discussion on Equity Financing featuring award-winning screenwriter and producer James Schamus, and former studio executive and producer Michael Helfant.
Together they examine what Equity Financing really means, how it is raised, and what filmmakers must give away in exchange for receiving the investments. Additional topics will include proper corporate structure, what documentation must be prepared, terms for recoupment, caveats around this type of fundraising, and more (Runtime: 1 hr 15 min)
For more information about Equity Financing, or to access our sample prospectus, prospectus checklist, and offering memorandum checklist, visit out our blog article The Beginner's Guide to Equity Financing!
Topic: Production Financing
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