Film and TV production financing
Capital for the
next frame.
Your vision sets the direction.
We structure the capital to move it forward.
Production loans backed by tax incentives, pre-sales, and contracted revenue. From first review through repayment.
Production loan architecture
Illustrative flow from collateral to repayment
Bridging the gap between vision and capital.
We originate, underwrite, structure, and service production loans from initial review through repayment.
We equip filmmakers, talent, crew, and investors with the financial tools, packaging expertise, and legal-regulatory precision required to thrive in a dynamic global market. We don’t just finance projects—we architect the deals and relationships that move entertainment forward.
How the facility fits together
We don’t just finance projects—we architect the deals and relationships that move entertainment forward.
Astra Media Group bridges the gap between vision and capital.
We equip filmmakers, talent, crew, and investors with the financial tools, packaging expertise, and legal-regulatory precision required to thrive in a dynamic global market.
With Film and TV at our core, we structure financing around the practical demands of production, distribution, and repayment.
Every engagement is evaluated on its structural merits: clear production plans, verifiable distribution agreements, and identifiable repayment receipts.
Financial tools
Custom-underwritten senior production loans, tax incentive bridge facilities, pre-sale discounting, and gap financing engineered around real production cash-flow schedules.
Packaging expertise
Aligning filmmakers, key talent, production crew, sales estimates, and domestic or international distribution agreements so the capital stack stands on bankable commercial foundations.
Legal-regulatory precision
Coordinating chain of title, inter-creditor agreements, completion guaranties, and collection account waterfalls across state and international jurisdictions.
Film finance: from initial review through repayment
01 Project review
Your production structure, incentives, and distribution agreements are evaluated.
Before term sheets are issued, Astra’s underwriting team evaluates the production entity structure, verifies state or international tax incentive eligibility, and reviews executed or pending domestic and foreign distribution agreements to establish a clear borrowing base.
Is your project a fit?
Your project may be viable. The capital simply needs to be structured correctly.
Explore our three core production lending instruments below. Select any instrument—or adjust the interactive capital stack parameters—to see how Astra bridges committed collateral into active production cash flow.
Pre-sale financing
Pre-sale financing allows you to access capital based on contracted distribution agreements, whether domestic or international, helping you fund production before revenue is received.
- • Structured against distribution contracts and licensing agreements
- • Enables earlier access to committed revenue
- • Helps complete the production financing stack
Gap financing
Close the difference between committed financing and the total production budget.
- • Structured against pre-sales and distribution agreements
- • Completes the production capital stack
- • Supports independent productions with partial financing in place
Tax credit financing
Access capital against state or international film tax incentives.
- • Bridge production tax credits before monetization
- • Improve production cash flow during filming
- • Reduce reliance on equity investors
Production capital stack model
| Capital Stack Tranche | Primary Collateral | Share | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-sale financing | Distribution & licensing contracts | 35.0% | $4,200,000 |
| Tax credit financing | State / intl film tax incentives | 30.0% | $3,600,000 |
| Gap financing | Unsold distribution rights | 15.0% | $1,800,000 |
| Subtotal: Astra Debt Facility | Combined senior & bridge debt | 80.0% | $9,600,000 |
| Remaining Equity / Soft Money | Production equity / deferrals | 20.0% | $2,400,000 |
| Total Production Budget | Illustrative funding mix | 100.0% | $12,000,000 |
Basis: Illustrative assumptions in USD. This model is not a financing offer. Final advance rates subject to underwriting diligence.
Start a conversation with Astra Media Group
Select your track below whether you are a filmmaker or producer seeking production financing, or an investor exploring participation in entertainment lending.
Need financing? Tell us your story.
Start with the production, the plan, and the repayment source
Astra Media Group lends to film and television productions. Tell us where the project stands, how it will reach delivery, and which receipts will repay the loan.
Not everything needs to be final
Label estimates, unsigned agreements, and pending items clearly. Use this inquiry to prepare for an initial conversation; supporting documents follow during diligence.
- Initial Review: Our underwriting desk reviews your project profile and repayment sources.
- Diligence Conversation: We schedule a structuring call to review budgets, incentive jurisdictions, and distribution terms.
- Term Sheet & Structure: Custom loan sizing around your verified receivables.
Project review intake
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Interested in the future of entertainment and want to have a part?
Investing in film production, regardless of the budget, is starting a business from scratch and trust is a key factor.
We are proud to be able to say that we are trusted partners to numerous film financiers and film investment companies.
Contact the Astra Media Group’s team to discuss your goals, eligibility, available participation, production credits, and the relevant documents.
Goals & Eligibility
Review institutional or accredited eligibility requirements, risk-adjusted parameters, and target lending horizons.
Available Participation
Explore participation in senior collateralized production facilities, tax credit bridges, and pre-sale tranches.
Production Credits
Understand contractual executive producer and financier credit allocations tied to qualifying facility commitments.
Investing
If you choose to proceed, complete the agreed documentation and make your investment.
Contact the Astra Media Group team
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