25 Film investors & financing companies for your movie 2025

Finding film investors shouldn't require Hollywood connections.

Yet most producers waste months chasing wrong leads. Sending scripts to investors who don't fund their genre. Pitching to firms that only do $10M+ deals when they need $500K.

This guide lists every active film investor in 2025. Their focus areas. Check sizes. How to reach them.

We've included angel investors, private equity firms, studios, streaming platforms, and alternative funding sources.

Real data. Direct contacts.

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Most film pitches die in inbox purgatory.

You send your deck to 20 investors. Then silence. No idea if they opened it. Can't tell if they liked the budget or hated the revenue projections.

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25 Film investors

1. Peachtree Group

Direct balance sheet lender focused on entertainment financing.

Investment focus: Film and TV productions between $5M-$50M
Investment type: Senior-secured loans, bridge financing, tax credit loans
Notable projects: Hershey biopic, productions with Academy Award and Emmy-nominated talent
Contact: peachtreegroup.com

2. BondIt Media Capital

Leading provider of film and media financing solutions.

Investment focus: Independent films and TV productions
Investment type: Debt financing, gap financing, tax credit financing
Notable projects: Multiple high-profile independent films
Contact: bonditmedia.com

3. Film Finances

The world's leading completion bond company.

Investment focus: Completion guarantees for film productions
Investment type: Completion bonds guaranteeing on-time, on-budget delivery
Notable projects: Provided bonds for numerous Hollywood blockbusters
Contact: filmfinances.com

4. Ingenious Media

UK-based film investor with $10B+ invested in 200+ films.

Investment focus: Major studio films and independent productions
Investment type: Equity investment, co-financing deals
Notable projects: Avatar, X-Men franchise, Blinded by the Light
Contact: ingeniousmedia.co.uk

5. AGC Studios

Independent studio with $300M+ backing.

Investment focus: High-quality commercial films
Investment type: Full financing and production
Notable projects: Films similar to Silver Linings Playbook, The Iron Lady
Contact: agcstudios.com

6. FilmNation Entertainment

Producer-financier with Amazon partnerships.

Investment focus: Prestige films with commercial appeal
Investment type: Production financing, international sales
Notable projects: Late Night ($13M Amazon deal)
Contact: wearefilmnation.com

7. City National Bank Entertainment Division

65+ years financing Hollywood productions.

Investment focus: Entertainment industry loans
Investment type: Production loans, credit facilities
Notable projects: Molly's Game
Contact: cnb.com

8. Slated

Platform connecting filmmakers with investors.

Investment focus: Independent films with 75+ script scores
Investment type: Equity crowdfunding, angel investment
Notable projects: 50+ films financed including Samuel L. Jackson projects
Contact: slated.com

9. Angel Studios / Angel Funding

Faith-based content investor and distributor.

Investment focus: Films that "amplify light"
Investment type: Equity crowdfunding, distribution deals
Notable projects: Sound of Freedom ($250M box office), The Chosen
Contact: angel.com

10. MovieInvestor

Crowdfunding platform for film financing.

Investment focus: Independent films of all budgets
Investment type: Equity crowdfunding
Notable features: Direct filmmaker-investor connections
Contact: movieinvestor.com

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11. FilmAngels

First angel investor group dedicated to film.

Investment focus: Independent films with strong ROI potential
Investment type: Angel investment, typically $250K-$2M
Location: Silicon Valley
Contact: filmangels.org

12. Sundance Catalyst

Sundance Institute's investor program.

Investment focus: Feature films with distinctive directorial vision
Investment type: Equity investment, requires pari passu terms
Requirements: Films must have 60+ minute runtime
Contact: sundance.org/catalyst

13. Peacock Film Finance

UK-based film and TV finance company.

Investment focus: Projects with committed distribution
Investment type: Matching producers with investors
Geographic focus: UK and international
Contact: peacockfilmfinance.com

14. Spyglass Media Group

Production company with Warner Bros. backing.

Investment focus: Horror, thriller, commercial films
Investment type: Full production financing
Notable projects: Hellraiser reboot
Contact: spyglassmediagroup.com

15. Focus Features

Specialty film division of Universal.

Investment focus: Prestige and arthouse films
Investment type: Production and distribution deals
Notable projects: Multiple Oscar winners
Contact: focusfeatures.com

16. Entertainment One (eOne)

Global independent studio.

Investment focus: Film and TV content
Investment type: Production financing, distribution
Geographic reach: Global
Contact: entertainmentone.com

17. Voltage Pictures

Independent film finance and production company.

Investment focus: Commercial genre films
Investment type: Equity financing, international sales
Notable projects: The Hurt Locker, Dallas Buyers Club
Contact: voltagepictures.com

18. Black Bear Pictures

Production and finance company.

Investment focus: Filmmaker-driven projects
Investment type: Equity financing, production services
Budget range: $1M-$20M typically
Contact: blackbearpictures.com

19. 30West

Film finance and production company.

Investment focus: Independent films
Investment type: Equity investment, executive production
Notable projects: Late Night, The Farewell
Contact: 30west.com

20. CAA Media Finance

Financing division of Creative Artists Agency.

Investment focus: Projects with CAA talent
Investment type: Arranging financing, packaging
Services: Connects projects with financiers
Contact: caa.com

21. Endeavor Content

Content studio from Endeavor.

Investment focus: Premium film and TV
Investment type: Production financing, sales
Budget range: Wide range
Contact: endeavorcontent.com

22. Anton

UK-based film financier.

Investment focus: International co-productions
Investment type: Equity investment
Geographic focus: UK and Europe
Contact: anton.com

23. Riverstone Pictures

UK production and finance company.

Investment focus: Commercial films
Investment type: Equity financing
Notable projects: Love Actually, Stan & Ollie
Contact: riverstonepictures.com

24. Bloom

Media investment company.

Investment focus: Film and TV projects
Investment type: Equity and debt financing
Services: Financial structuring
Contact: bloom.tv

25. HanWay Films

Independent film finance and sales company.

Investment focus: Arthouse to commercial films
Investment type: Gap financing, equity
Territory: International
Contact: hanwayfilms.com

How to approach film investors

Understanding What Film Investors Actually Want

Film investors care about three things:

ROI potential: Show comparable films' box office vs budget. If similar films made 3x their budget, highlight that.

Risk mitigation: Completion bonds, presales, tax credits, star attachments. The more guarantees, the better.

Exit strategy: Distribution deals, streaming rights, international sales. Clear path to recoupment.

The Package That Gets Meetings

Essential elements:

• Script (polished final draft)
• Director attached (with relevant credits)
• Key cast (at least one bankable name)
• Budget breakdown (detailed, realistic)
• Sales projections (based on real comparables)

Missing any of these? You're not ready.

Financial Documents That Matter

Top sheet budget: One page summary. Above-the-line, below-the-line, post-production, contingency.

Waterfall structure: Who gets paid back first. Usually: debt, equity, profit participation.

Comparable analysis: 10-15 similar films. Budget, box office, ROI. Be honest about flops too.

Revenue projections: Theatrical, streaming, international. Conservative, realistic, optimistic scenarios.

The Pitch That Works

Start with the numbers. Not the story.

"We're raising $3M against a $5M budget. $2M from Georgia tax credits already secured. Need $3M equity for 50% backend after 120% recoupment."

Then the comparables: "Horror films under $5M averaged 300% ROI last year. Our director's last film did $15M on a $2M budget."

Then the story. In 30 seconds.

Finding the Right Investors

Genre specialists win: Horror investors don't fund dramas. Check their portfolio first.

Budget matching: Don't pitch a $500K film to investors who only do $10M+.

Geography matters: UK investors want UK tax credits. LA investors want LA shoots.

Getting the Meeting

Sales agents open doors: Good sales agents have investor relationships. Get one first.

Festival strategy: Investors attend markets. Cannes, AFM, Berlin. Be there with materials.

Warm intros only: Cold emails fail 99% of the time. Use your lawyer, agent, or producer contacts.

Common Mistakes

Pitching without distribution interest. No investor wants to fund a film nobody will distribute.

Unrealistic budgets. Saying you can make Avengers for $1M.

No skin in the game. If you haven't invested anything, why should they?

Talking creative before financial. They're buying a business, not funding your art.

The Follow-Up

They'll ask for:

• Chain of title documents
• Insurance quotes
• Completion bond eligibility letter
• Tax credit pre-approval
• Distribution interest letters

Have these ready. Delays kill deals.

Alternative funding sources

Film Grants

Cinereach
$5K-$50K for filmmaker support. Focus on fiction and nonfiction films.
Apply year-round for development, production, post-production.
cinereach.org

Sundance Documentary Fund
$20K-$100K for documentaries. Development and production/post phases.
Two deadlines annually. International projects eligible.
sundance.org/programs/documentary-fund

Film Independent Grants
Multiple programs: $10K-$50K. Fiscal sponsorship available.
Sloan Film Grant for science-themed narratives.
filmindependent.org/programs/grants-and-awards

National Endowment for the Arts
Media arts grants up to $100K. US-based projects only.
Annual deadline. Requires 501(c)(3) status.
arts.gov

Tax Incentives

Georgia: 30% tax credit
No cap. Transferable credits. $500K minimum spend.
georgia.org/film

Louisiana: 25-40% tax credit
$50K minimum. Additional 10% for Louisiana labor.
louisianaentertainment.gov

New Mexico: 25-35% refundable credit
No cap. Direct payment option. Resident crew bonuses.
nmfilm.com

UK: 25% tax relief
Must pass cultural test. Minimum UK spend requirements.
bfi.org.uk/film-industry/british-certification-tax-relief

Crowdfunding Platforms

Seed&Spark
Film-specific platform. 80% success rate for campaigns.
Offers distribution through streaming platform.
seedandspark.com

Kickstarter Film & Video
All-or-nothing funding. 37% success rate.
Best for films with built-in audience.
kickstarter.com/film

Indiegogo Film
Flexible funding option. Keep what you raise.
InDemand for post-campaign sales.
indiegogo.com

Legion M
Fan-owned entertainment company. Equity crowdfunding.
Minimum investment $100. SEC-regulated.
legionm.com

Pre-Sales and Gap Financing

The Exchange
International sales and gap financing.
Budget range: $1M-$15M.
theexchange.ws

Highland Film Group
Pre-sales and gap lending. Genre films.
Minimum budget $3M.
highland.film

Premiere Entertainment
Gap financing against unsold territories.
Focus on commercial films.
premiere-ent.com

Product Placement & Brand Partnerships

Entertainment Resources & Marketing Association (ERMA)
Connects films with brands. Free products and cash fees.
erma.org

ProductionHUB
Product placement marketplace. Direct brand connections.
productionhub.com

Film Foundations

Doha Film Institute
Up to $250K for MENA filmmakers. International co-productions eligible.
dohafilminstitute.com

Screen Australia
Development and production funding. International co-productions.
screenaustralia.gov.au

Telefilm Canada
Development, production, marketing support. Canadian content required.
telefilm.ca

Alternative Finance Models

Revenue-Based Financing
Pipe: Convert future revenues to upfront capital.
pipe.com

Blockchain/NFT Funding
Film3: Decentralized film financing. Token-based investment.
film3.io

Minimum Guarantees (MGs)
Get advances from distributors against future sales.
Work with sales agents to secure pre-market MGs.

Success stories

Sound of Freedom - The $250M Miracle

Budget: $14.5M. Box office: $250M.

Angel Studios crowdfunded distribution after major studios passed. 7,000 investors put in $5M.

Key: Pay-it-forward model. Fans bought extra tickets for others.

angel.com/projects/sound-of-freedom

Everything Everywhere All at Once - A24's Bet

Budget: $25M. Box office: $140M. Won 7 Oscars.

A24 financed when others said too weird. Directors had one feature credit.

Lesson: Right investor-filmmaker match matters more than track record.

a24films.com

The Chosen - Crowdfunding Record

Raised $13M from 19,000 investors. Largest crowdfunded TV series ever.

Free to watch. Monetized through merchandise and donations.

Now valued at $400M+ after 4 seasons.

thechosen.tv

Moonlight - Plan B's Vision

Budget: $1.5M. Box office: $65M. Won Best Picture.

Plan B backed it when others worried about commercial viability.

Proof that investor belief in vision beats market concerns.

planbentertainment.com

How Ellty helps films raise funding

Track Real Investor Interest

Film financing dies in silence. You send your pitch to 20 investors. Nothing.

With Ellty:

• See who opened your deck (and who didn't)
• Track time on budget vs creative pages
• Know when partners share internally

One producer noticed an investor spent 15 minutes on financials. Followed up with detailed ROI projections. Closed $2M.

Perfect Your Pitch

Your comparables slide gets skipped every time? Fix it. Financial projections get 10+ minutes? Lead with them.

Every view improves your deck.

Secure Your Project

Scripts leak. Budgets get shared with competitors.

Ellty's secure links let you:

• Revoke access anytime
• Set expiration dates
• Control who sees what

Smart Follow-Ups

"Hi Sarah, noticed you reviewed our distribution strategy. Our sales agent just confirmed Cannes..."

Beats "Just circling back" every time.

Start tracking investor engagement

FAQs

What's the minimum package to approach investors?

Script + director + one bankable actor + budget + sales agent interest. Missing any = not ready.

How much do film investors typically take?

Equity: 50% of backend after recoupment
Debt: 10-20% interest
Gap financing: 15-25% premium

Who are the most active film investors right now?

AGC Studios, FilmNation, and Angel Studios closing most deals in 2025. CAA Media Finance packaging the most projects.

Do investors read scripts?

No. They read coverage (1-2 page summary). Then budget top sheet. Then comparables. Script comes last.

What kills most film deals?

No completion bond eligibility (40%). No distribution interest (30%). Director/actor dropping out (20%).

What ROI do investors expect?

Minimum 120% for equity. Reality: 30% of films profit. Horror/faith films beat average.

Can I pitch without a sales agent?

Technically yes. Success rate drops 90%. Sales agents validate market potential.

How long does closing take?

Interest to LOI: 2-4 weeks
LOI to contract: 4-8 weeks
Contract to money: 2-4 weeks

What about first-time directors?

Need experienced producer + lower budget + genre with built-in audience. Drama = nearly impossible.

Should I give up equity or take debt?

Debt if you have presales/tax credits. Equity if you need development money. Most films use both.

What's the biggest red flag for investors?

Filmmaker putting zero money in. If you won't risk $1, why should they risk $1M?