Amongst our more recent achievements, we’re proud to say we've:
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provided business development consultancy advice to a number of new start up businesses in the film, TV and video games industries
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advised on the creation of a financing entity focussed on the development of video game IP, including the provision of secured loans and have been instrumental in sourcing and negotiating terms on facilities ranging from £30k to £25 million
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set up, structured and raised finance through various EIS and SEIS companies
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assisted in the appointment and training of various management teams, and liaised with professional advisers, banks, investors, producers, publishers and developers
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advised on the structuring of various financing deals with a Major US studio
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restructured a high profile screenplay development fund worth £1.5m
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structured an investment model aimed at HNW investors which raised over £10 million for international feature films
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performed analysis on film, TV and video game deals and presented to various credit committees for approval
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Adam Betteridge, who heads up our team, brings to Authentic a wealth of experience in media financing.
Adam has:
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played various crucial roles in the successful financing of nearly 60 media productions and co-productions with aggregate budgets of over £250million, including as Executive Producer and Producer. Amongst these titles include the Oscar nominated Margin Call starring Zachary Quinto, Demi Moore and Jeremy Irons and the soon-to-be-released video game Robot Warlords.
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helped to form media finance powerhouse Premiere Picture, managing the day-to-day operations of the Premiere Picture Group. This including overseeing a team of 15-20 staff plus numerous external advisors and consultants.
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structured a £50 million model called Sovereign (for high net-worth investors, sole traders, companies and partnerships) encouraging investment into international co-productions.
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reviewed financial agreements, assisted in the generation of recoupment waterfalls and financing plans and analysed co-production scenarios on 100s of film projects at various stages of development
ABOUT AUTHENTIC MEDIA
ADAM BETTERIDGE - CEO
WE CONNECT EXCITING MEDIA PROJECTS WITH INVESTORS
WE PROVIDE ADVICE AND STRUCTURE YOUR
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
WE SOURCE OPTIONS, PEOPLE, AND FACILITIES THAT CAN HELP YOU


