Understanding how to make money with movies.
- Jared Cohn
- May 26
- 2 min read
The world of film production is an intricate dance between creativity and business acumen, and one company that has mastered this art is World Film Capital.

World Film Capital is a team of industry veterans who specialize in turning films into long-term revenue-generating assets. With deep experience across finance, production, and distribution, we structure each project to maximize investor returns through a proven multi-stream monetization strategy.
Movies earn revenue in multiple ways—starting with minimum guarantees from distributors in domestic and international markets. These are upfront payments made before the movie is even released, offering immediate recoupment opportunities. Additionally, we secure funds through state and international tax incentives, which can return 20–40% of qualifying production costs. These rebates function as built-in equity protection for investors.
Once a film is completed, it can be licensed across a wide range of territories—there are over 100 distinct sales territories worldwide, including the U.S., U.K., Germany, Japan, France, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and more. Each territory represents a separate revenue stream, often acquired by different buyers across platforms like theatrical, AVOD, SVOD, TVOD, and free TV.
Licenses are typically granted for 3 to 15 years. Once a license expires, those rights can be resold—creating a perpetual revenue cycle. A well-positioned film can generate income for decades, with new platforms and markets continuously emerging.
Star talent significantly boosts a film’s market value. Buyers pay more for projects with recognizable names, which is why casting decisions are not just creative—they’re financial. We specialize in assessing star equity: understanding what a specific actor is worth in each key market and negotiating talent deals that deliver optimal ROI.
Our disciplined approach combines market intelligence, financial modeling, and real-world dealmaking. We don’t chase trends—we build strategic, data-informed projects that are designed to perform globally and protect investor capital at every stage.



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