Toronto, Canada – In the evolving world of independent filmmaking, crowdfunding has emerged as a powerful tool to ignite creative visions and build early audience engagement.
However, while platforms like Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Seed&Spark have empowered thousands of filmmakers to begin their projects, most crowdfunded productions still fall short of their full budget. That’s where GTFSolutions steps in—with secondary financing solutions that bridge the funding gap between public support and production-ready capital.
As a Canadian-based leader in film and media finance, GTFSolutions now offers tailored secondary funding options to support crowdfunded films and series. This enables producers to move from promise to production without compromising quality or control.
Why Crowdfunded Films Need Secondary Financing
While crowdfunding can raise early capital, build buzz, and attract talent, most campaigns cover only a portion of total production costs, typically between 10% and 40%. For example, a filmmaker might raise $150,000 through a successful campaign for a film with a $500,000 budget.
Secondary financing provides the additional funding needed to complete the project. GTFSolutions offers strategic, filmmaker-friendly financial support in the form of:
- Gap financing based on remaining budget needs
- Bridge loans tied to tax credits or pre-sale estimates
- Completion financing after crowdfunding milestones are met
- Short-term lending secured by post-production distribution plans
- Private investor matching and structured repayment plans
“Crowdfunding proves the market, but secondary financing makes the movie,” said Alexander Jean-Baptiste, CEO of GTFSolutions. “We help crowdfunded creators take the leap from grassroots to greenlit.”
Case Study: Crowdfunded Sci-Fi Film Completed with GTFSolutions Secondary Financing
In 2024, an independent sci-fi film raised $200,000 through Indiegogo—enough to finalize development, begin casting, and secure locations. However, the total budget was $750,000. Traditional financiers were hesitant to support an unproven team despite their passionate backer base and professional pitch.
GTFSolutions provided $500,000 in secondary financing through gap funding and bridge lending, structured around a confirmed tax incentive and a distribution letter of intent. The film is now in post-production and scheduled to premiere at a major North American festival in 2025.
“GTFSolutions saw what our audience already knew—that this story deserved to be told,” said the film’s producer. “They didn’t just fund us. They believed in us.”
What GTFSolutions Offers to Crowdfunded Filmmakers
GTFSolutions evaluates each crowdfunded project for financial viability, fan engagement, and post-campaign momentum. Its financing package can include:
- Flexible repayment structures aligned with future distribution income
- Escrow and milestone-based disbursement to align with production phases
- Support documentation for backers, investors, and grant committees
- Completion bonds, advice of readiness, and escrow coordination
- Access to legal, accounting, and banking partners for production setup
“We look at a successful crowdfunding campaign as proof of concept,” said Sophia Brar, CFO of GTFSolutions. “If thousands of people have backed your film, we know there’s a real market—and we step in to help you finish it.”
Ideal Candidates for GTFSolutions Secondary Financing
GTFSolutions’s financing is best suited for crowdfunded projects that have:
- Raised at least 20% of their production budget via crowdfunding
- A clear production budget and shooting schedule
- Access to local/national film incentives (e.g., Canada, U.K., EU, Australia)
- Interest from sales agents, distributors, or streaming platforms
- A strong audience or marketing plan built through crowdfunding
This includes:
- Narrative feature films and documentaries
- Animated series and shorts
- Web series with proven audiences
- Genre films with fan support (sci-fi, horror, fantasy)
- Impact or social justice films with nonprofit backers
Building a Bridge Between Fans and Funders
Crowdfunding creates public excitement. GTFSolutions creates private confidence. With our financing tools, producers can keep creative control, meet their backers’ expectations, and enter the commercial marketplace with a professional foundation.
GTFSolutions also supports completion bonds, proof of funds letters, and compliance-ready documentation to help crowdfunded filmmakers attract co-producers, equity investors, or festival grants.
“Most backers don’t realize their money helps start the film, not finish it,” said Willard Dunne, Head of Operations. “We help fill the final gap and ensure the film actually gets made.”
Partnering with Brokers, Platforms, and Creative Advisors
GTFSolutions also works with:
- Film finance consultants and brokers
- Crowdfunding coaches and strategists
- Festival program managers
- Film commissions and incubators
Through the GTFSolutions Broker Assistance Program, advisors can earn referral commissions and access:
- Confidential onboarding and NDAs
- Co-branded financing proposals
- White-labeled backer updates and investor letters
- Rapid turnaround on financing assessments
Contact GTFSolutions to Secure Secondary Financing for Your Crowdfunded Film
GTFSolutions can help you secure the funding, structure, and support to complete your vision if your film has been successfully crowdfunded but still needs additional financing to begin production.
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Why Choose GTFSolutions?
At GTFSolutions, we combine global reach with personalized service to deliver strategic, secure, and scalable financial solutions. Here’s why independent producers, platforms, and their backers trust us:
- Experience and Expertise: Over 115 years of collective experience in banking, structured finance, and entertainment funding
- Creative Focus: We support artistic independence with innovative, flexible financing
- Client-centred Approach: Transparent terms, fast approvals, and ongoing production support
- Global Network: Servicing clients in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean
- Comprehensive Services: Secondary Financing, Gap Lending, Completion Bonds, Proof of Funds, Escrow, Private Banking Access, and more