About FBT Film & Entertainment

FBT Film & Entertainment is owned by FBT Advisors, Inc., an affiliate of First Bank and Trust and a subsidiary of First Trust Corporation since 2001.  As a bank affiliate we offer a complete choice of banking relationship products.  In addition we offer a range of broker services including investments, insurance, business advisory, and venture capital.   The unique ability to integrate these services for our film industry clients gives us an unmatched edge over any competitor. 

We started with the goal of increasing local community involvement with the film industry and the development of our industry has been nothing short of remarkable.  We are actively working to further expand the local film industry while assisting the state of Louisiana in recruiting new film projects.   We have also been instrumental in cultivating partnerships between out of state media production companies and local firms to make the best use of available resources.  We take special pride in seeing Louisiana businesses grow and prosper as a result.

We work with the Louisiana Film Commissioner's office, statewide local municipalities, film liaisons and the UNO Foundation's Nims Studio to fully utilize the production capacity and studio facilities.

Our Los Angeles staff has extensive experience in the entertainment industry and fully understands the process of organizing, financing, and working within the Louisiana production process.

FBT Film also proudly supports A Child's Wish of Louisiana, a local organization which grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses.

Staff

Leonard Alsfeld – President and CEO of FBT Film & Entertainment

Mr. Alsfeld is a 1974 graduate of Providence College in Providence, RI with a BA emphasis in English and Education. Mr. Alsfeld serves as the President and CEO of FBT Investments (FINRA Broker Dealer) since 2001, First Insurance Agency and FBT Advisors which he founded. Mr. Alsfeld also serves First Bank and Trust as a Senior Vice President. Previous to joining FBT Investments, Mr. Alsfeld held several management positions with financial service corporations.  He founded the Louisiana Association of Broker Dealers and the non-profit foundation A Child's Wish.  Mr. Alsfeld has also served as a Trustee of the Jefferson Parish Home Mortgage Authority and is a member of the Securities Industry Association (SIA) and the Bank Insurance and Securities Association (BISA). Mr. Alsfeld has a Series 7, 63, 65 and 24 NASD license in addition to various insurance licenses.

Direct Line:  504-584-5888
Email:  lalsfeld@yahoo.com

James Brooke  - FBT Film & Entertainment - Los Angeles

Based in Los Angeles, James is actively involved with promoting the “Louisiana advantages” to the Hollywood production community.  His hands-on experience in all aspects of motion picture production provides producers coming to Louisiana with a knowledgeable, professional contact.  James works with filmmakers to evaluate the best ways to maximize the value of Louisiana production film credits, reviews screenplays and storyboards for locations and other production elements, reviews production budgets to suggest ways to trim below-the-line costs, and helps producers put more dollars “up on the screen.” 

Direct Line: 310-472-8750      
Email:  james@fbtfilm.com