When most people hear about investing in films, they think of risky bets, Hollywood headlines, or friends who lost money helping a producer chase the dream. That perception isn’t wrong, but it’s only part of the story. What many investors don’t realize is that there’s a structured, collateral-backed way to participate in the film industry. And it bears little resemblance to traditional film equity investing. Let me explain. Equity Investing vs. Structured Lending Most of the