Bringing Your Story to the Screen
We provide executive producing services for media and entertainment clients, connecting you with the financing you need to get your project made.
Overview
Fundsurfer Films works with independent film and television production companies, independent producers, film financiers, and media, entertainment and technology companies.
Through working with Fundsurfer Films you can access our network of film investors, media and film funds, family offices and sales companies to get your project made as quickly as possible.
Before approaching us please review our guidelines around film and TV financing which can vary on a case by case basis depending on the project.
Who We Work With
Independent film/television production companies
Independent producers
Film financiers
Media, entertainment and technology companies
Our Network
Film investors and media funds
Family offices
Sales companies
Producing partners
Production companies
Talent agencies
Why Choose Fundsurfer Films
Industry Experience - Our team has extensive experience packaging finance for film and TV projects, understanding international co-production opportunities available globally.
Strategic Partnerships - We have access to a network of producing partners that can work alongside us to help secure finance and sales for your TV or Film project.
Risk Mitigation - Our investor-focused financing strategy minimizes risk through creative financing with our partners (e.g., tax incentives, packaging, foreign pre-sales, etc.)
Comprehensive Access - Fundsurfer Films has access to production companies, funding partners, sales companies and talent to help your project get financed.
Festival Circuit Expertise - Our team have extensive experience of the film festival circuit at Cannes, TIFF, Sundance, Berlin, AFM, SXSW and more.
How We Help
We love great stories. We know how challenging fundraising for a creative project can be. We can help get your project moving.
Requirements
For us to review your project we need the following material:
Essential Documentation:
Resume/CV/Bio of the producer and director
The latest version of Script/screenplay
Breakdown of the budget/top sheet
A payment schedule for the project from TV network, Film Studio or sales company (our media financing partners will use this information to calculate interest)
LOI's (letters of intent) for the writer, director, and essential cast members
Distribution contracts with minimum guarantee offers from a reputable sales company
Additional Information: (If available)
List of potential sales companies interested in the projects (please provide sales estimates/projections if already received)
Copies of any confirmed investment or debt finance offer from existing investors, family offices or film/media funds
Details of security if any available, to secure the loan
Confirmation and LOI to provide film bond from a reputable firm
Initial Submission (Minimum Required):
We appreciate you may not have all of this information available, depending on your project status. To begin the process with FS Films to review your project and outline how we can help, please provide us with the following information:
Project Summary
Cast/director Information
Full Budget
Pre-sales/distribution Estimates
Sales Agent Information
Final Steps
Send project information to film@fundsurfer.com
We are happy to sign NDA's prior to receiving commercial materials.
Watermark any scripts or teaser trailers with 'Fundsurfer Films'.
We will be in contact within 24 hours.
Disclaimer
The information provided does not constitute financial advice and is provided for illustrative purposes only. Interest rates and costs illustrated are informed by our knowledge of current financial markets. These may differ depending on individual business circumstances. Fundsurfer Ltd accepts no liability for the accuracy of the information now or in the future. The forms of funding illustrated may not be suitable for all business owners; therefore, you should always seek advice from a professional financial adviser.