The Leading Bank for Business*

Entertainment

At Comerica, we’ve become a leader in entertainment finance by becoming experts in film and television.

From film and television financing to credit facilities to companies that make, distribute and support the film entertainment content, our Entertainment Banking Group brings decades of experience.

Advisors, not just bankers

At Comerica, our clients seek business solutions for value creation, profitability and growth, not just rates and terms.

Dedicated business financial advisors are here to help plan, guide and consult entertainment services businesses on planning, projecting, growing and protecting their earnings, every step of the way.

Entertainment services specialists

Film production is not the same as television or video game production. Obvious, but often overlooked in the financial industry.

We understand the diverse and complex needs of entertainment clients and bring a wealth of experience for:

Independent film and television producers
Foreign and domestic sales agents
Entertainment technology companies
Domestic releasing companies
Video game companies
Independent film/television production and distribution companies

Business financial solutions

We begin by understanding your unique needs from the ground up before we recommend how to help you grow.

Our needs-based consultative process is built around you, with customized banking solutions that include:

Worldwide Financing

We finance worldwide distribution, contracts and estimates, leveraging our decades in industry knowledge.

Industry Knowledge

We understand the intricacies of your industry, including various international tax benefit programs.¹

Finance Structures

Understand all of your options, including territorial co-production financing structures.

Customized Solutions

Finance “case-by-case,” to find the most appropriate financial arrangements for each project or company.

Private equity funding

We work directly with leading private equity firms to provide our clients with customized credit, treasury management and investment solutions ranging from $500,000 to $100 million.

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Industry experience

With more than 30 years of experience serving the entertainment industry, the Comerica Entertainment Group has become one of the most successful film financing entities in the business. To date, we’ve financed over 1,000 films and funded billions of dollars in production.

Economic Commentary

*Comerica ranks first nationally among U.S. financial holding companies with greater than $60B in assets, based on commercial and industrial loans outstanding as a percentage of assets, as of June 30, 2023. Data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

¹Comerica Bank and its affiliates do not provide tax advice. Please consult with your tax professional.

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