Head Gear Films

Overview

Head Gear Films is a London-based financier specializing in independent film, television, and video game productions. Founded in 2002 by Phil Hunt, the company has been partnering with producers to get productions off the ground for over 23 years. They offer services such as cashflowing government incentives, pre-sales, gap funding, and executive producing and packaging. Their films have been shot across the globe, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Estonia, Serbia, Hungary, Belgium, Spain, and more. The company's investment strategy focuses on providing financing solutions for independent productions, leveraging their extensive industry network to support a diverse range of projects. They have financed over 550 titles, including notable films like 'The Forgiven', 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies', 'Black Mass', and 'Belle'. Their films have collectively won more than 60 major awards worldwide, including multiple BAFTAs, BIFAs, IFTAs, EFAs, and AACTAs. Head Gear Films operates with key principles of being collaborative, flexible, dependable, bespoke, and producer-friendly. These principles have taken them from financing two films a year to over forty, making them the financier of choice for many independent producers and sparking life into hundreds of films across two decades. Their team works hard to maintain these principles every day, aiming to be a trusted partner in the film financing industry.

Investment Focus

• Established production companies with a proven track record
• Projects with a clear financing plan
• Collaborative and flexible approach to financing

Portfolio Companies