Leveraging Film Finance for Impact: How FilmHedge Aligns Tax Strategy with Creative Investment at WEF
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At the 2025 World Economic Forum, ESG News CEO Matt Bird sat down with Jon Gosier, Co-founder and CEO of FilmHedge, to discuss how film financing intersects with tax strategy and impact investment. Gosier spotlighted Section 181 of the IRS tax code, which enables high-net-worth individuals to offset their personal tax liabilities by investing in qualified film and television projects.
The conversation highlighted how this approach not only offers substantial financial benefits—such as deducting a million-dollar investment against a $10M income—but also unlocks new capital for creative industries.
Key Highlights:
- Section 181 as a Tool for Tax Optimization: Investors can deduct qualified film and television investments against ordinary income in the year of investment.
- High-Income Use Cases: Ideal for executives, inheritors, or individuals with large bonuses and tax burdens looking to put capital to work efficiently.
- Fueling the Creative Economy: By tapping into tax-advantaged capital, FilmHedge is helping fund independent media while driving returns.
- Strategic Alignment: The model connects ESG-minded investors with storytelling ventures that reflect diverse narratives and cultural impact.
RELATED ARTICLE: Sustainable Tax Incentives Driving Investor Interest in Film and TV Finance – Section 181
ESG News coverage of the World Economic Forum was made possible by; FilmHedge, a leader in Film & TV financing.
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