FilmDrafts operates on a simple thesis: independent film pre-production deserves the same analytical sophistication and structural precision that private equity applies to any other asset class.
We bring together production finance veterans, former studio analysts, and data modelers who have spent decades analyzing above-the-line costs and recoupment corridors.
Founded in 2019, our team has supported 200+ clients across film budgeting, production finance, and investor documentation. We have built film budgets and financial models for projects up to $300M, establishing a proven track record across independent films, series, production companies, and film finance structures worldwide. We operate fully remote, supporting film funds, independent production startups, and creative directors across Hollywood, London, Europe, and emerging Middle East production regions.
We do not engage in creative consulting or artistic direction. We focus purely on the operational finance, scheduling logistics, and tax optimizations required to make a project structurally viable for investors, banks, and bond underwriters.
No flat or hardcoded "estimates." Every budget item is mapped to real local union rate sheets and verified vendor prices.
We read and dissect screenplays with a line-producer's eye, identifying hidden logistical drivers that automated systems miss.