u/FFC_ManagingDirector

I spent a decade on sets before moving into film finance at Foundation Funds Capital. One of the biggest mistakes I see mid-level producers make is waiting 12+ months for government tax credits (like CAVCO or provincial credits in Canada) to clear.

​If you have a Part A certificate or an Authorization Letter, you’re sitting on cash. We bridge these credits at ~90% LTV so you can lock in post-production, clear music rights, and hit festival deadlines without taking on expensive equity partners or high-interest personal debt.

​I've seen both sides of the "funding stack"—from the crew floor to the boardroom. If you're struggling to understand how to factor these into your budget, ask away.

​I spent a decade in the Alberta and B.C trenches—in front and behind the camera. Now at Foundation Funds Capital, I see the same problem: producers sitting on six-figure Alberta FTTC or CAVCO certificates while their production stalls.

​The Reality:

CRA and Alberta aren't fast. Waiting 12–18 months for a check kills your momentum and eats your margin through inflation.

​The Solution: Bridge Financing

If you have an Authorization Letter or Part A certificate, you can factor those credits:

​Cash Now: Access ~90% of the credit's value immediately.

​Asset-Backed: The credit is the collateral, not your personal assets.

​Finish Faster: Lock in VFX, pay keys, and hit festival deadlines.

​Are you building bridge financing into your "Funding Stack" from Day 1, or just hoping the refund arrives in time?

​I’m happy to answer questions on how the Alberta stack works from a lender's perspective. Ask me anything.