Louisiana Film Production Support Services

FBT Film & Entertainment understands that turning a great idea into a movie is often a complex task – and we know that the ability to create a solid budget ranks high on the list of priorities.  We also appreciate that every project is unique and which requires professional knowledge with working on budgets, crews, locations, accommodations and many points of influence that affects costs. 

FBT Advisors offers a number of services to assist production companies, including:

• Underwriting films, studio projects and evaluating gap financing
• Private equity placements
• Budget analysis to optimize potential tax credits 
• Banking relationships and deposit services
• Assistance with studio expansion and sound stage development
• Help finding local production affiliates
• Project insurance services
• Location assistance including private residences and 5 star hotels
• Obtaining state certifications for credits
• Introduce Louisiana audit, payroll and accounting professionals
• Maximizing the value/sale of tax credits
• Download applications for state tax credit forms

We draw on our affiliations with First Bank and Trust, FBT Investments, Inc. and First Insurance Agency Inc. to provide a full range of services that can be personalized for each project.  Additionally we partner with film payroll companies, accounting firms, film stock companies, local hotels, restaurants and catering companies to support the film industry by providing the best hospitality that Louisiana has to offer.

If you would like assistance with these or any other areas of your project
please call us today. Our staff is eager to help you work through
these issues and put together a successful production.