Financing: How can cash flow be secured in the new content economy?

Elisa is the Global Intellectual Property Investment Director at Tower Peak Partners LLP. As head of the firm’s Media and Entertainment (M&E) division, her responsibilities include raising capital, identifying investment opportunities, and negotiating, structuring, and executing transactions. Tower Peak Partners LLP is a global investment firm specializing in the acquisition, development, and monetization of high-value intellectual property assets in the media, entertainment, and creative industries.

Serge Hayat is a serial entrepreneur in film and television. He co-founded the Cinemage fund, Federation Studios, ( 50+ producers in 9 countries, 1200+ titles), OzmaLabs (IP factory powered by AI for creators) and Abel Studios (creator economy studio). He presides the Media Chair at ESSEC Business School. Cinemage is a tax shelter fund that has raised €180M+, invested in over 600 films, including 200 selected by major international festivals and 3 Palme d’Or winners.

Phil’s main business interests include Head Gear (film, TV and video game investment, est. 2002), Bankside Films (international sales and production, est. 2007), (Yet) Another Distribution Company, Vacancy (a film bridge company), and other investments across the screen sector. Head Gear is a leading investment company specialising in film, television and video games. Established in 2002, it provides production finance and investment to independent projects across the UK and internationally. With a strong track record of supporting award-winning and commercially successful productions, Head Gear is recognised as one of the industry’s most experienced and trusted media financiers.