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A senior loan provides the majority of a film’s production budget and is backed by the film’s assets, such as presales of distribution rights, sales agent guarantees, or tax incentives. These loans are secured and take the first repayment priority, offering long-term stability for the production. However, senior loans come with conditions, such as the need for a completion bond, which can delay the release of funds. Senior loans are critical for covering the substantial costs of production but are only disbursed once these conditions are met.

Bridge loans are short-term financing solutions that provide immediate capital to filmmakers during the critical pre-production and early production phases. Since senior loan funds are often delayed until conditions like a completion bond are fulfilled, filmmakers rely on bridge loans to cover immediate expenses, such as actor salaries, crew payments, and location deposits. These loans ensure that the production can move forward without delays, helping to lock in talent and keep the project on track until permanent funding arrives.

Many films qualify for tax rebates or credits from the states or countries where they are filmed. A tax credit loan allows filmmakers to borrow against these future tax incentives, providing upfront capital to fund production costs. These loans help filmmakers unlock the value of their tax rebates before they are officially received, offering a crucial cash flow solution to keep production moving forward efficiently.