FAQs

• Who We Are

  Condor Moon Lending is a new media finance company in development, focused on senior secured loans for film, television, and digital media. We aim to bridge financing gaps—through production loans, tax credit advances, and bridge solutions—once our capital structure is finalized.

• What We Plan to Offer
  • Advances on tax credits & government incentives
  • Pre-sale agreements / minimum guarantees
  • Negative pick-ups & distributor receivables
  • Union deposit financing (SAG-AFTRA, DGA, IATSE)
  • Selective bridge loans against institutional take-outs
  • Gap/mezzanine financing on a case-by-case basis

  Note: We are not an equity investor and do not provide speculative funding.

• Who We Work With

  From emerging filmmakers to established producers—if you have defined, unencumbered collateral (e.g., tax credits, minimum guarantees, receivables), we’d love to hear about your project.

• Project Stages We Support
  • Pre-production
  • Production
  • Post-production
  • Completed projects with receivables
• Regional Limitations

  We prioritize projects based in the U.S., U.K., and Canada, but we’ll review other jurisdictions on a case-by-case basis depending on the creditworthiness of payors and legal infrastructure.

• Union Deposit Financing

  To free up cash tied in performance deposits with SAG-AFTRA, DGA, or IATSE—often held for 6+ months—we advance the deposit at a discount (typically 12–15%). Repayment occurs once the guild returns the funds post-production.

  1. Submit our short union deposit questionnaire
  2. Receive approval within 24–48 hours
  3. Pay full deposit to the guild(s)
  4. We advance net of fee within 24–48 hours
  5. We oversee compliance with payroll obligations
  6. Guild returns deposit; funds directed to repay advance, interest, and fees
• What We Don’t Offer
  • Equity investments
  • Pay-or-play or speculative “offer” money
  • Personal loans
  • Script options or IP acquisitions
  • Bridge loans without a committed institutional take-out
• Deal Size Parameters

  We aim to support loans from $50,000 up to $25 million, though our initial capital availability may begin at a lower range.

• Who You’ll Work With

  You’ll work directly with a core member of our team—no third-party processors or faceless systems. Transparency and speed are central to our model.

• Our Process (Once Operational)
  1. Initial review & feedback
  2. Indicative term sheet in 24–48 hours
  3. Legal documentation drafted in 3–5 business days
  4. Closing & funding in 5–30 days, depending on complexity
• Security & Guarantees
  • First-position interest in unencumbered collateral
  • Personal and/or corporate guarantees (if no completion bond)
  • Due diligence on all payors & contracts
• Legal Fees & Setup Costs
  • Setup fee: 2%–10%
  • Legal fees: $10K–15K for smaller deals
  • Legal deposit required at term sheet signing
• Co-Financing

  We’re open to partnering with other lenders—private, institutional, or banks—as long as our security remains first-position and unencumbered.

• What If You Don’t Have Collateral Yet?

  We’ll refer you to trusted partners and vendors who can help structure your project into a financeable package (sales agents, producers, advisors).

• Transparency Disclosure

  Condor Moon is currently in development and not yet actively funding projects. All services described are subject to final capital availability and regulatory compliance. Nothing in this FAQ should be interpreted as a financial commitment or guarantee.