At this year's Zurich Summit, investors gathered to discuss what they look for when financing movies. Nick Shumaker from AC Independent explained how their focus on director-driven content has helped them make wise investments over the years. Marie-Christine Jaeger-Firmenich, a Swiss native, shared
The television industry is in a state of change. Traditional ways of funding shows through broadcasters and distributors aren't as dependable as they used to be. So, what are TV professionals doing? They’re looking for new financing methods that have worked well in the indie film world. At Iberseri
In the 2020 US presidential election, celebrities have been pouring in to support Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, with notable names like Charli XCX, Beyonce, and Mark Cuban giving her the thumbs up. But do these endorsements really have any impact on voters' decisions? According to political scie
The Oakland Athletics are planning to build a new stadium in Las Vegas, but they're not planning to spend the entire $380 million in public money allocated for the project. Executive Sandy Dean told the Las Vegas Stadium Authority that the team plans to spend $350 million of the funds, leaving $30 m
The screen industries in Africa are on the cusp of a revolution, with new funds and finance models emerging to support the growth of local content production. However, the path forward is not without its challenges. Despite the optimism that permeates the industry, many producers remain frustrated w
In a move that's set to revolutionize the independent film and television industry, Blue Fox Entertainment has restructured under a new umbrella company called Blue Fox Entertainment Group. This new entity will manage operations across various verticals, including domestic distribution, internationa
California's Proposition 4 is set to borrow $10 billion to fund a plethora of environmental projects. But is this measure more about politics than sound policy? After this year's budget debacle, the state should be focusing on cutting debt, not increasing it. The measure's 100+ programs lack a sens
Roeg Sutherland, co-Head of CAA's Media Finance department and International Film Group, is set to receive the Zurich Film Festival's Game Changer Award for his outstanding achievements and contributions to the film industry. But what makes him a true game changer? Is it his impressive client list o
SoFi, a financial technology company, is seeing a potential surge in demand thanks to anticipated interest rate cuts. The article argues that declining consumer loan delinquency rates and the expectation of lower interest rates will fuel refinancing demand for mortgages and student loans. This, in
In a dramatic turn of events, Edgar Bronfman Jr. pulled out of the race to acquire Paramount Global, causing the media giant's shares to plummet. The sudden exit of Bronfman, an heir to the Seagram's liquor fortune and former Warner Music Group CEO, left institutional investors such as Fortress Inv
