STRUCTURED, TAX‑CREDIT SECURED MICRO FINANCING FOR INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS WORKING THROUGH UK LIMITED COMPANIES.
STRUCTURED, TAX‑CREDIT SECURED MICRO FINANCING FOR INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS WORKING THROUGH UK LIMITED COMPANIES.
CHERENE & CO IS A BOUTIQUE FINANCING COMPANY SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS AND PRODUCTION COMPANIES ACROSS THE UK.
ALL LENDING IS BUSINESS‑TO‑BUSINESS, ASSESSED ON A CASE‑BY‑CASE BASIS, AND SECURED AGAINST THE UK FILM TAX CREDIT
OUR FINANCING IS RELATIONSHIP‑DRIVEN AND OFFERED BY INVITATION OR RECOMMENDATION.
WE UNDERSTAND THE REALITIES OF INDEPENDENT FILM-MAKING, THE TIGHT TIMELINES, THE LAST‑MINUTE GAPS, THE PRESSURE TO DELIVER AND NAVIGATE THE FINAL STRETCH OF FINANCE. WE EXIST TO PROVIDE CLARITY, PROFESSIONALISM, AND SHORT‑TERM FINANCIAL SUPPORT AT THE MOMENT IT MATTERS MOST.
OUR APPROACH IS SIMPLE: STRUCTURED MICRO FINANCING, TAX‑CREDIT-SECURED LENDING, AND PRACTICAL OVERSIGHT SHAPED BY REAL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE.
WE WORK EXCLUSIVELY WITH UK LIMITED COMPANIES THAT QUALIFY AS FILM PRODUCTION COMPANIES (FPCS) UNDER BFI AND HMRC RULES WHO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AVEC OR IFTC UNDER THE UK CREATIVE INDUSTRY EXPENDITURE CREDITS, HELPING THEM CLOSE FINAL FUNDING GAPS AND MOVE CONFIDENTLY INTO PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY.
WE PROVIDE SHORT‑TERM, TAX‑CREDIT‑SECURED MICRO FINANCING TO HELP CLOSE FINAL FUNDING GAPS, ALONGSIDE RIGHTS MANAGEMENT AND IP OVERSIGHT FOR COMPLETED FILMS.
MINIMUM CRITERIA
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY IF:
IF YOUR PROJECT MEETS THESE CRITERIA, YOU CAN SUBMIT AN ENQUIRY.
IF YOUR PROJECT MEETS THE MINIMUM CRITERIA, YOU CAN REQUEST OUR PROJECT ASSESSMENT FORM TO BEGIN THE PROCESS.
PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR COMPANY NAME, CONTACT NAME, LOGLINE, AND THE FINANCE GAP REQUIRED.
Registered in England and Wales, Company Number: 15874116 Registered Office: 32 Ultra Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, England, MK3 6GY GY
Copyright © 2026 CHERENE & CO LTD - All Rights Reserved.