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Los Angeles-based film and television financier Three Point Capital (TPC), known for backing prominent projects like Longlegs, is establishing a new office in London to leverage growing opportunities as Europe emerges as a global production powerhouse. This expansion aligns with TPC’s vision to capitalize on the dynamic shifts in the global media landscape and offer enhanced support for European productions.

Founded in 2009, TPC has consistently invested approximately $100 million annually into the entertainment sector. President and CEO David Gendron highlighted that TPC’s European expansion responds to “legislative changes and the evolving global production landscape.” The company is particularly focused on benefiting from new incentives like the recently enacted UK Independent Film Tax Credit, which will strengthen support for film and television productions in the region.

Additionally, Gendron noted the growing competition among global markets to attract film and TV projects, pointing to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposal to increase the state’s annual tax credit allocation to $750 million as a significant development.

TPC operates under The Forest Road Company, which also owns ACF Investment Bank, a transatlantic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisor. In addition to providing production and gap financing, TPC offers services such as commercial production, tax credit administration and placement, production advisory, and streaming licensing fee factoring. Among its recent projects, TPC has financed The Monkey, a Stephen King adaptation slated for release by NEON in February.

To lead operations in the London office, TPC has brought on industry veterans Dan Abrams from Pipe Entertainment and Keith Kehoe from Great Point Media. These appointments reflect TPC’s commitment to strengthening its local presence and providing more direct, tailored support to the European market.

TPC’s move into London comes at a pivotal time as payment structures in the broadcasting industry in both the U.S. and U.K. begin to evolve. Broadcasters have traditionally aligned payments with production milestones, but are now shifting toward models resembling independent film financing, where payments occur post-completion. TPC is positioned to support scripted and unscripted producers as they navigate these changes.

With its London office, TPC will also work more closely with ACF Investment Bank. Specializing in buy-side and sell-side advisory, as well as fundraising and securitization deals, ACF is well-suited to bolster TPC’s operations and financing capabilities. Following Forest Road’s acquisition of ACF earlier this year, TPC and ACF now operate under the same ownership, enabling them to provide an integrated, streamlined financing solution for clients across the media industry.

David Gendron, President and CEO of TPC, stated: “Recognizing the substantial shift in production moving to Europe, this expansion is a natural evolution of our strategic vision to better support our clients more directly, globally. These key strategic hires will be based in our new London office and provide us with the increased capability to offer hands-on support and locally tailored solutions.”

Thomas Dey, President of ACF Investment Bank, added: “Having a world-class financier in our group allows ACF and TPC to deliver an expanded integrated solution in an evolving dynamic environment. Together, TPC and ACF are poised to redefine media financing, offering clients greater flexibility and expanded resources in an era of dynamic global media production.”

Three Point Capital (TPC) is a leading financier in the film and television industry, specializing in production financing, tax credit administration, and commercial production services. With over a decade of expertise, TPC supports the creative ambitions of its clients through tailored financial solutions and advisory services, helping to bring high-quality content to audiences worldwide.