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The Big Crunch: Phil Hunt on Why Film Finance is Harder Than Ever

This podcast episode features Phil Hunt, founder and CEO of Head Gear Films, discussing the company’s journey from a production studio to a leading film lending and financing outfit. He provides an overview of the challenging independent film landscape, highlighting the industry’s shift away from pre-sales, the collapse of revenue windows due to the digital revolution, and the current market’s demand for low-cost, high-concept action, thriller, and horror genres.

Film Financing

Understand how capital flows globally to greenlight projects and optimize production spending. Essential insights into debt vs. equity, co-production mechanics, and the geopolitical factors influencing where budgets are deployed.

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