Pennetta & Partners supports production companies, distributors, investors and entertainment operators in structuring and financing projects, in contractual relationships and in credit protection.
What we do
- Structuring of film and audiovisual productions, including through special purpose vehicles
- Production financing, including investor contributions and security over cash flows
- Production, co-production, distribution and rights exploitation agreements
- Corporate transactions and M&A of production companies and entertainment businesses
- Recovery of credits owed by distributors, broadcasters and event organisers
- Debt restructuring and management of corporate distress
- Copyright and related rights, with the support of specialist advisers
Who we work for
We work with producers and production companies, distributors, live entertainment businesses, investors and lenders. A single team handles legal, financial and tax aspects of the project.
How we work
- Analysis of the project, rights and financial plan
- Definition of the corporate and financial structure
- Negotiation and drafting of contracts and financing documents
- Support during production and in the collection and recovery phase
Frequently asked questions
How is an audiovisual production financed?
By combining equity, investor contributions and bank financing, often secured by distribution agreements; the structure must be defined together with the business plan.
Why use a special purpose vehicle?
It separates the risk of a single project from the rest of the business and makes it easier for investors and lenders to come in.
Do you handle recovery of credits arising from distribution agreements?
Yes, we assist operators in out-of-court and judicial collection of credits.