Film Finance as an Asset Class…that might beat Venture - GeeksTap Session
GeeksTap with Andy Salmen: Film Finance as an Asset Class…that might beat Venture
What if film offered investors a better way to manage risk than venture capital?
Andy Salmen, Founder at Grey Duck Ventures, sees film finance as an under explored alternative asset class, one where tax incentives, intellectual property, and property can help mitigate downside risk while improving returns.
But AI is changing how films get made, and the real business extends well beyond production. The opportunity may lie in how investors structure the deal, not just the film itself.
We’ll explore film investment, tax credits, capital stacks, and the changing economics of the entertainment industry.
Could the smarter investment be in how a film is financed, not just what ends up on screen?
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