FINANCINGStrategic Capital for Ambitious Filmmakers

Wagner Entertainment provides bespoke financing solutions that empower producers to execute their creative vision with confidence. Our approach blends institutional discipline with a deep understanding of the entertainment landscape, allowing us to underwrite projects with both commercial potential and artistic merit. With decades of combined experience across production, packaging, and distribution, we structure capital in a way that supports the filmmaker while safeguarding the investment.

Our ApproachA Financing Partner Built for the Modern Film Landscape

Wagner Entertainment exists at the intersection of creativity and capital. Our mandate is simple: empower filmmakers to create exceptional work while providing investors with thoughtfully structured, risk-mitigated opportunities.

Rigorous Evaluation

Each project undergoes a disciplined evaluation grounded in market data, distribution strategy, and the strength of the creative package. Our assessment prioritizes both financial integrity and the project’s ability to compete within today’s content ecosystem.

Tailored Structuring

No two productions are the same. We engineer deal structures that align with the project’s revenue model, timeline, risk profile, and collateral mix. Our flexibility allows us to participate at various stages of the financing cycle.

Integrated Partnership

Our value extends beyond capital. Through decades of production experience — including more than 30 completed features — we offer strategic insight across packaging, budgeting, scheduling, and release strategy. We operate as an advisory partner invested in the long-term success of the project.

OUR PARTNERSWe partner with established producers, emerging voices bringing commercially viable projects to market, and production companies seeking a sophisticated financing ally.

  • We originate senior secured loans backed by contracted collateral such as domestic and international presales, distribution agreements, tax incentives, and corporate guarantees. These facilities are designed to anchor a project’s capital stack and provide the financial stability required for seamless production.

  • Timing is everything in this industry. Our bridge facilities address liquidity needs that arise before long-form financing closes—allowing producers to secure talent, lock locations, or begin early prep without jeopardizing momentum. These short-duration instruments are structured to minimize friction and support rapid deployment.

  • Our team has extensive experience monetizing state, national, and international tax credits. We provide competitive advance rates, streamlined underwriting, and jurisdiction-specific expertise. This financing unlocks immediate cash while optimizing the economics of incentive-driven production.