What Film & TV Financiers Actually Want in 2026

What do Film and TV financiers look for before they invest? Join the briefing to understand how capital decisions are changing in 2026.

Understand how investors evaluate projects before they commit capital.

This briefing explores how financiers evaluate opportunities in today’s market, what makes a project investment-ready, and how producers can align creative ambition with investor expectations.

Why You Should Attend This Briefing

What Investors Look For
How private equity, family offices, and institutional investors assess Film and TV projects.
Beyond the Pitch Deck
What makes a project commercially attractive beyond its creative potential.
Financial Models That Matter
Why IRR, recoupment timelines, and revenue planning have become essential.
The Value of IP
How investors evaluate franchises, adaptations, and long-term monetization opportunities.
Balancing Creativity and Capital
How producers can strengthen investor confidence without compromising the project.
Real Investment Examples
What recent financing decisions reveal about today’s market.

Who is this for

This briefing is built for people who make or fund decisions about how content gets produced — not for general AI curiosity.

Producers & EPs

Looking to cut production costs and timelines without cutting corners on quality or buyer expectations.

Studio & Streamer Execs

Setting internal AI policy and want a clear-eyed view of what’s production-ready versus what’s still risky.

Post & VFX Vendors

Deciding where to invest in AI tooling to stay competitive on turnaround and price.

Your hosts

Two people who talk to studios, streamers, financiers, and vendors every single week.

EXPERT

Atul Phadnis

Founder & CEO, Vitrina A.I.

– A value-chain specialist and host of Vitrina’s LeaderSpeak podcast series, Atul reads and analyzes big-player market moves—across regions, genres, content slates, and partner choices—and deciphers the why, how, and what next – within the business of content.

HOST

Kunal Barai

Strategic Growth & Solutions Leader, Vitrina

– Kunal spends every day speaking with studios, streamers, financiers, and vendors—surfacing real financing, partnership, and growth needs. He brings those live questions to the session to spot trends in real time and map where the industry is heading next.