Webinar

Recorded on November 24, 2022

Unit 2 of the Banking for Producers module of the STAR Producer Program included representatives from the media divisions of Canadian banks and lending institutions, and focused on the details of interim and project-financing.

This session included significant emphasis on opening access and eliminating barriers faced by Indigenous and equity-deserving producers when working with the banking system. This session was moderated by Michelle Wong (Head of Business Affairs, SEVEN24 Films) and Haydn Wazelle (Co-Founder & CEO, ZedDrive).

Topics covered during the webinar included:

• Processes, timelines and required documentation for interim financing and project financing applications
• Overview of banks’ internal risk review and approval processes
• Summary of common pitfalls and challenges, and how to avoid them
• Discussion around existing programs for Indigenous and equity-deserving producers; and opportunities to expand such initiatives