Toronto, Canada – In today’s competitive content landscape, the difference between a greenlit television production and a shelved concept often comes down to access to reliable secondary financing.
Now, GTFSolutions.ca (GTFS) is helping producers, agents, and entertainment brokers close that gap by providing customized secondary funding options that support TV productions from development through delivery.
Whether a production is backed by pre-sales, tax credits, a streaming platform commitment, or equity investors, GTFS offers structured secondary financing to fill the crucial shortfall after primary funds are committed before production begins.
With expertise in film and television finance, GTFS structures fast, secure solutions that are aligned with industry-standard risk management.
What Is Secondary Financing?
Secondary financing refers to capital that supports a production once the primary funding source, such as a broadcaster, streamer, government grant, or equity partner, is in place but insufficient to meet full production costs. GTFS structures these funds as:
- Bridge loans against tax credits or pre-sale agreements
- Gap financing based on projected international sales
- Secured mezzanine debt with flexible repayment terms
- Short-term financing backed by completion bonds or receivables
- Private equity placements for qualified projects
“Secondary financing is the most misunderstood but essential layer in television production finance,” said Alexander Jean-Baptiste, CEO of GTFS. “We don’t replace your primary funding—we make it actionable.”
Case Study 1: Canadian Thriller Series Completed with GTFS Gap Financing
In early 2025, a Toronto-based producer secured a broadcast deal with a U.S. network and confirmed Canadian tax credits for a suspense miniseries. Despite these firm commitments, the production faced a $2.5 million shortfall due to timing gaps between receivables and production milestones.
GTFS structured a 12-month secured secondary loan, backed by tax credit receivables and guaranteed pre-sales. The loan was issued in tranches to match the production cash flow, enabling the team to begin filming without delays.
“The project was weeks from collapse when GTFS stepped in,” said the producer. “They understood the mechanics of our financing and moved faster than anyone else.”
Case Study 2: Streaming Co-Production Funded Through Secondary Lending
A production company with a licensing deal from a central streaming platform approached GTFS to finance a high-concept sci-fi series. While the streamer’s agreement covered 60% of the budget upon delivery, the remaining 40% was needed upfront to begin production.
GTFS provided a hybrid secondary financing package, combining gap financing and a secured bridge loan backed by the delivery contract and a completion bond. The show entered production in Q1 2025 and is expected to premiere later this year.
“GTFS didn’t just provide funds—they helped us restructure our entire financing model,” said the company’s CFO.
Why TV Productions Need Secondary Financing Now More Than Ever
As streaming platforms push for faster delivery, budgets increase, and international co-productions become the norm, producers need flexible funding solutions to manage:
- Production cost overruns
- Delays in tax credit disbursement
- Staggered payments from platform licensing
- Late-stage budget revisions from creative changes
- Unforeseen legal, insurance, or delivery expenses
“Even fully financed shows encounter shortfalls,” said Sophia Brar, CFO of GTFS. “Secondary financing gets you across the finish line without compromising creative or delivery commitments.”
GTFS Secondary Financing Services Include:
- Loan structuring based on tax credits, pre-sales, and receivables
- Bridge financing secured by distribution contracts or guarantees
- Gap loans for short-term budget shortages
- Mezzanine debt backed by royalty streams or IP rights
- Support with legal documentation and fund disbursement
- Coordination with completion bond issuers and sales agents
GTFS also offers access to escrow services, letters of intent, and proof of funds documentation to support financial credibility during development and investor negotiations.
Ideal for TV Projects With:
- Platform commitments from Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Hulu, etc.
- National and provincial tax credits (e.g., Canada, U.K., Ireland, Australia)
- Pre-sales to international distributors
- Government co-production treaties
- Eligible IP and proven production history
GTFS provides support from $1 million to $25 million, depending on structure, timeline, and jurisdiction.
Partnering with Brokers and Entertainment Advisors
GTFS works closely with entertainment lawyers, producers’ reps, media finance brokers, and sales agents. Through its Broker Assistance Program, GTFS offers:
- Commissioned referrals and long-term collaboration
- Confidential deal structuring under NDA
- White-labeled pitch materials and finance templates
- Access to legal and financial modelling tools
- Production-ready timelines and payment milestone calendars
“Our entertainment partners are trusted by their clients,” said Willard Dunne, Head of Operations. “We give them the tools to go from concept to delivery without financial uncertainty.”
Contact GTFS to Secure Secondary Financing for Your TV Production
If you’re producing a television project with platform interest, pre-sales, or tax credits in place—but need the financial bridge to move forward—GTFS offers custom, compliant secondary financing solutions designed for today’s fast-moving industry.
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Why Choose GTFSolutions?
At GTFSolutions.ca, we combine global reach with personalized service to deliver strategic, secure, and scalable financial solutions. Here’s why producers and brokers trust us:
- Experience and Expertise: Over 115 years of collective experience in finance, production funding, and entertainment law
- Innovative Financing: Custom solutions for gap loans, bridge funding, mezzanine debt, and private capital
- Client-centred Approach: Transparent terms, quick approvals, and hands-on support
- Global Network: Active in Canada, the U.S., the UK, Germany, South Korea, and Australia
- Comprehensive Services: Secondary Financing, Completion Bonds, Escrow, SBLCS, Proof of Funds, Asset Management, and more