New Media Finance Fund to Boost Independent Film Production Capacity
A new media finance fund backed by Privata Capital will enhance Elevate Production Finance's lending capabilities for independent film and television projects globally. The fund aims to provide more versatile capital to meet the needs of independent producers.
VarietyA new media finance fund backed by Privata Capital will provide Elevate Production Finance with increased lending capacity to independent film and television productions worldwide. Elevate Production Finance CEO Charles Auty stated, "The new fund with Privata Capital allows us to be significantly more agile and flexible than traditional banking institutions.
We know that in today’s climate more versatile capital is exactly what independent producers need because we’ve been in their shoes.
This fund isn’t just about more capital, it’s about providing the right kind of capital. " Privata Capital, led by managing director Victor Siciliano, will focus on Australian productions under the arrangement with Elevate Production Finance. Elevate Production Finance maintains offices in London and Melbourne and was established in 2017.
4 million) in production spending. Among the financed titles by Elevate Production Finance are Ron Howard’s "Eden," featuring Jude Law and Vanessa Kirby, and George Miller’s "Three Thousand Years of Longing," starring Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton. Other notable projects include the action thriller "Blacklight," starring Liam Neeson, and the Australian box office title "Never Too Late," featuring Jackie Weaver and James Cromwell.
Story Timeline
1 event- 2026-04-16
Privata Capital announces a new media finance fund to support Elevate Production Finance.
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Potential Impact
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The fund is expected to increase the number of independent film projects financed.
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Australian productions may see a boost in funding and support.
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