

Summary
Get a Downloadable Finance Plan, Sales Estimate Template & CAM Agreement
- Are you interested in understanding what it takes to set up financing for your film?
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Do you know how to talk the language of an equity investor?
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Entertainment is a high risk investment. Do you know how to mitigate that risk to get investors to a "Yes!"?
If you are ready to make your own film project you will need financing. For many filmmakers this feels like such a daunting task but after this webinar you will have an understanding of all the key elements you must know to create a plan with confidence!
To secure financing you will need the necessary tools, language and know-how. Equity is King – and finding and closing it is the key component to funding every project no matter what the budget! This webinar will address 10 strategies regarding financing that most filmmakers do not know and will put you on your way to financing your film.
Guiding you on your way is Jeanette Milio, a film industry veteran with over twenty-five years of experience spanning three continents. With a rich background that includes producing the Netflix Original The Experiment, and working with powerhouse entities such as ABC/Disney, Lionsgate, and Warner Bros., Jeanette brings unparalleled insights into the world of film financing.
Join us as we take the uncertainty and overwhelm out of the process so you can begin pitching equity investors with confidence!
PLUS! You'll 3 downloadable handouts:
- Simple Finance Plan (editable)
- Sales Estimates Template (editable)
- Standard Collection Account Management Agreement
What You'll Learn
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Understanding the global film financing sources
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Securing foreign pre-sales
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Finding and attaching the right international sales agent
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The main options for distribution
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3 things every business plan should have to raise equity
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Getting your investor(s) to commit
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Speaking the language of investors:
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Understanding Senior Debt, Mezzanine, Equity, Soft Money, and more
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The key risk mitigation factors that protect your investor(s)
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The standard terms and conditions to offer your equity investor(s)
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How to prepare financial projections and film comparables
- Q&A with Jeanette
Who Should Attend
- Filmmakers looking to raise financing for their feature film
- Producers looking to clearly understand finance deal flows
- Screenwriters looking to control their own project and produce their script
- Financiers looking to brush up on current trends
Executive

Jeanette B. Milio is a veteran producer and entertainment finance expert with over 25 years of experience in film and television across the U.S., Europe, and beyond. She has overseen the development and production of more than 50 projects with a combined production volume exceeding $250 million. As CEO of Alliance Cinema, she structures equity investments, debt financing, and content library strategies, with investments supporting productions totaling over $60 million to date.
Her work includes collaborations with Academy Award®-winning talent, and her credits span major studios and platforms such as Paramount, Lionsgate, Sony, Warner Bros., HBO, Showtime, ABC/Disney, Netflix, Amazon, Apple TV+, National Geographic, and others.
Select credits include: “Timeshare” starring Timothy Dalton and Nastassja Kinski (ABC/Disney, Freevee), “13” starring Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke, Michael Shannon, and 50 Cent (Paramount Vantage/Amazon), “The Experiment” starring Adrien Brody and Forest Whitaker (Sony Pictures, Netflix), “Dark Tide” starring Halle Berry (Lionsgate, Amazon, Apple TV), “Global Beauty Masters” (TLC) and its spin-off “The Look: All Stars” (CW Network), “Operation Hidden Treasures” (Discovery Channel, American Heroes Channel), “Dog Whisperer” (National Geographic Channel, Disney+), “Dog Masters”, an original series created and produced by Jim and Jeanette Milio, currently in production and the non-profit documentary series “C-Story”, which is currently in production.
Ms. Milio is the author of “Entertainment Finance Today”, a widely adopted industry guide to financing and distributing media content. She advises producers, lenders, and investors and regularly consults for platforms including Netflix and Amazon Studios on development, finance structuring, and feasibility. She also designs and leads customized finance seminars for funds and media companies, including Netflix and Amazon.
A recipient of the Distinguished Instructor Award at UCLA Extension’s Entertainment Studies Program, she is a frequent speaker at industry events and institutions including Stage32, the Cannes Film Festival, the American Film Market, and others.
In 2025, she and her husband co-founded Perfection In Progress (PIP) Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to producing mission-driven content that fosters empathy, environmental awareness, and social impact.
Testimonials
PRAISE FOR JEANETTE'S TEACHINGS:
"Jeanette has invaluable knowledge and made me feel like seeing my movie on the big screen was possible."
-Phillip F.
"This webinar with Jeanette Millo is a tremendous learning experience! I will watch it over and over and maybe the wealth of her knowledge will be absorbed into my understanding tool-box." -Prema R
"Excellent! Jeanette Milio is awesome, She covered every aspect of the process of financing."
-Roberta J.
"Jeanette is great and is the reason why I took this class. Super helpful in understanding all of the layers that go into financing films."
-Jason O.
"Jeanette is wonderful! This is my second Seminar with Jeanette, and she gives you all of her experience and knowledge in a clear and precise easy to understand presentation. I love her grasp of the knowledge and the pitfalls to avoid that can tank your movie."
-Leemon P.
"Tremendous amount of detailed information. Jeanette gave a clear and concise presentation on what concrete steps you need to take in order to secure financing for a film and most importantly how to increase your chances at being a successful producer."
-Peter H.
"Fantastic information, thorough, well structured, great examples. Jeanette Milio is and enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructor."
-Brian M.