# Jake Seal Shares How Film Finance Really Works Behind the Scenes

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Podcast: [James Carter](https://stenobird.com/podcast/james-carter-7050979)
Published: 2026-04-27T10:34:26+00:00
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## Resource

Jake Seal explains how film finance really works behind the scenes, breaking down the complex mix of investors, pre-sales, tax incentives, and production loans that bring a movie to life. He shares how funding is structured, how risk is managed, and how profits are distributed, offering a clear, insider view of the business side of filmmaking beyond the glamour.

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