The Last Mile: How Projects Reach Financial Close



European Investment Hub / Talks

20 October 2026 - 15:00

Palazzo Barberini - Sala Pietro da Cortona
Runtime: 60 min.



Bringing together leading lenders, financial advisors and financing specialists from across Europe, this session will explore how audiovisual projects move from a financing plan to financial close. Speakers will share practical perspectives on structuring finance, combining different sources of funding and debt, and navigating the final steps required to bring a project over the line. The discussion will offer producers insights into how different financing partners work together and what it takes to make a project financeable in today’s increasingly sophisticated market.


Speakers:
Charlie Kemball | Head of Acquisition & Packaging, Head Gear Films (UK)
Silvia Laj | Chief Executive Officer, Coficiné (France)
Patricia Spa | Partner, Culture CAP7 (Spain)

Moderator:
Sebastian Vibes | Founder, Green Screen (Spain)