MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT BANKING

Fuel creative work with financing and strategic banking tailor-made for the business of entertainment.

An industry‑savvy banking partner
for every segment of media & entertainment.

From film and TV production to music and live events, our Media & Entertainment specialists structure credit and cash‑management solutions around real‑world schedules and cash cycles. We help finance projects, acquire assets and optimize day‑to‑day operations with comprehensive treasury tools, customized loans and lines of credit, and dedicated services for business managers, fiduciaries and their high‑net‑worth clients.

INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

Specialists who understand the unique financial structure of each segment—film, TV, music, live events and support services—and who track current content and media trends.

FLEXIBLE CAPITAL

Direct access to decision makers and financing options tailored to production schedules, cash flows and rights/collateral.

TREASURY & OPERATIONS

State‑of‑the‑art treasury technology to improve efficiency and security, with accounts and tools that streamline approvals, payments and reconciliations.

FILM

World‑class banking for the filmmaking capital of the world.

  • Production financing designed for each phase of the shoot and post.
  • Revolving lines of credit for working capital.
  • Library financing and license agreement monetization to unlock value.
  • Tax credit guidance/structuring support.
  • Production Accounts tailored for day‑to‑day operations, providing a secure, centralized banking solution designed for efficiency, transparency and fast‑moving production timelines.
  • CAMA Accounts and collection accounts to help manage receipts and controlled disbursements—improving transparency for producers, lenders and other stakeholders.
  • Global banking and FX solutions to support international productions, including multi‑currency accounts, cross‑border payments and FX risk mitigation strategies.
  • Services for business managers and fiduciaries, plus multimillion‑dollar FDIC insurance available.1
  • Treasury Management services designed for film production. Learn more.

TELEVISION

Creative solutions for everyday production and long‑term success.

  • TV production financing aligned to episodic schedules.
  • Revolving lines of credit for season‑to‑season cash flow.
  • Library financing and license agreement monetization.
  • Tax credit support.
  • Global banking and FX solutions to support international productions, including multi‑currency accounts, cross‑border payments and FX risk mitigation strategies.
  • Production Accounts tailored for day‑to‑day operations, providing a secure, centralized banking solution designed for efficiency, transparency and fast‑moving production timelines.
  • Collection accounts built for series workflows to help centralize receipts and manage disbursements across multiple entities and episodes.
  • Services for business managers and fiduciaries, plus multimillion‑dollar FDIC insurance available.1
  • Treasury Management services designed for TV production. Learn more.

MUSIC

Pitch‑perfect financial solutions for a transforming industry.

  • Catalog acquisition financing and catalog leveraging strategies.
  • Tailored loans and lines of credit for producers/creators.
  • Financing against royalty advances—unlock upfront cash from future earnings.
  • Flexible working capital to smooth cash flow between releases, tours and campaigns.
  • Banking for equipment, production, operations, marketing and travel—so teams can focus on making and monetizing music.
  • Treasury Management services designed for music. Learn more.

LIVE EVENTS

Banking that moves with the tour—because plans change mid‑show.

  • Residency and tour production financing to get shows on the road.
  • Production, collection and escrow accounts to manage inflows/outflows.
  • Treasury services, including remote check capture for payments from any venue.
  • Operating accounts from our Business Banc Suites for efficiency and ease.
  • Multimillion‑dollar FDIC insurance available.1
  • Treasury Management services designed for live events. Learn more.

Treasury Management for Media & Entertainment

Keep productions, series, tours and catalogs moving with tools that control, move and protect cash across multiple projects and entities.

  • Accounting/ERP integration (including NetSuite) and support for other leading platforms—post transactions and streamline reporting by show, episode, tour, entity or catalog.
  • All‑in‑one online banking dashboard for managing multiple accounts and entities, with fully customizable user access, authority levels and approval workflows.
  • Integrated Payables to streamline high‑volume disbursements with secure initiation, routing and end‑to‑end tracking across payment types.
  • Online ACH and wires built for production velocity—templates, dual control, multilevel approvals and audit trails to keep settlements and vendor payments moving.
  • Global payments and FX solutions to support international productions and tours, including multi‑currency accounts, cross‑border payments and FX risk mitigation strategies.
  • Cash management and liquidity solutions to improve visibility and control—automate routine funding moves and put idle balances to work.
  • Fraud prevention tools and services—including Positive Pay and other controls—to help detect and prevent unauthorized activity across accounts and payments.
  • Mobile banking and approvals so teams can review and approve activity between set, stage and venue.
  • Automated reconciliation and reporting to simplify show settlements and accelerate month‑end close.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • What is Media & Entertainment Banking at Banc of California?

    It’s a specialized offering that pairs customized loans and lines of credit with comprehensive treasury management tools—delivered by industry‑savvy bankers who understand production timelines, cash cycles, rights/collateral and the needs of business managers and fiduciaries.

  • Who do you serve in the entertainment industry?

    We work across film production, TV production, music, live events and the companies that support productions (stages, post, VFX, rentals, wardrobe, catering and more).

  • How does film production financing work with your bank?

    We tailor facilities to the budget and schedule, including production financing, revolving lines, library financing and license‑agreement monetization, plus tax‑credit support and production/collection accounts for clean disbursements and auditability.

  • What financing is available for TV shows?

    For pilots and series, we structure TV production financing and revolving working‑capital lines, along with library financing, license monetization, tax‑credit support and production/collection accounts aligned to episodic cash flows.

  • Do you finance music catalog acquisitions?

    Yes. We provide catalog acquisition and catalog leverage financing for labels and publishers, plus tailored loans and lines for creators/producers covering equipment, production, operations, marketing, travel and more.

  • What banking support do you offer for live events and tours?

    We offer tour and residency financing, escrow/production/collection accounts to streamline settlements, on‑the‑road treasury (including remote check capture from any venue) and operating accounts via our Business Banc Suites. Multimillion‑dollar FDIC insurance options are also available.1

  • What are “production” and “collection” accounts?

    They’re purpose‑built accounts to help segregate production funds, manage controlled disbursements and centralize incoming receipts/settlements—improving transparency for producers, lenders and other stakeholders. (Available across film and TV banking.)

  • Do you work with business managers and fiduciaries?

    Yes. We provide dedicated banking for business managers, fiduciaries and their high‑net‑worth clients, coordinating closely with your teams to streamline operations and reporting.

  • Can you help with state production incentives and tax credits?

    Yes—we support projects that utilize tax credits and can structure banking/financing solutions around those timelines and requirements. Speak with a Relationship Manager for details.

CONNECT WITH A RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

Let’s align the right mix of capital, accounts and controls to keep production on schedule and your business moving.

All credit products are subject to credit approval. Not an offer of credit. Terms, conditions, and fees may apply.

1 Expanded FDIC insurance available through an IntraFi Cash Service (ICS) account. Terms and conditions may apply.