MG and Pre-Sale Advances: Turn Paper Deals Into Real Cash Flow

How FilmMoney helps you fund off signed distribution agreements 

You landed the deal. A distributor or sales agent has committed to pay upon delivery. It’s in writing, it’s signed—and it’s everything you worked for.

But here’s the problem: that money doesn’t hit your account until long after the film is shot, edited, and delivered. Meanwhile, you’ve got payroll, locations, insurance, and post-production to cover.

That’s where FilmMoney and FM Lending LLC, led by producer and financier David Brown, step in. We specialize in turning distribution agreements into immediate cash flow—so your project keeps moving, instead of waiting.

🎬 What Are MGs and Pre-Sales?

• Minimum Guarantees (MGs): These are contracts where a distributor guarantees payment upon delivery of a completed film.

• Pre-Sales: Similar to MGs, but often sold territory by territory before the film is completed. These are binding agreements that serve as proof of future income.

Both are valuable collateral—but only if you can unlock that value before the delivery window.

💸 How MG and Pre-Sale Advances Work at FM Lending LLC 

Here’s how we help producers turn paper deals into working capital:

1. You present signed MG or pre-sale contracts

(We work with reputable domestic and international buyers.)

1. We verify the contract value and delivery terms

2. You receive an advance—typically up to 80% of the contract value

3. Repayment is made by the buyer directly to us upon delivery

This gives you access to real cash now—without waiting for delivery or audits.

🔧 Why It Works for Independent Producers

✅ Funds production without taking on equity

✅ Keeps you in control of your timeline

✅ Ensures vendors, cast, and crew get paid on schedule

✅ Avoids last-minute scrambling when deliverables are due

David Brown created these lending products at FilmMoney after producing films himself—and seeing the financing gaps that derail good projects

🧠 Real-World Application

Let’s say you have a $2M MG from a streamer or studio. You need $1.5M to finish production. We can advance up to $1.6M (depending on collateral and terms), giving you the flexibility to finish strong—without giving up backend or waiting on final checks.

✅ Final Takeaway 

Your MG or pre-sale deal is more than a promise—it’s leverage. At FM Lending LLC, we help you turn that leverage into real capital, right when you need it most.

Ready to unlock your deal? Contact David Brown and the team at FilmMoney to discuss your project and get funded fast.