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Entertainment Deal Structures, Financing and Private Equity Activity | Media Clips Podcast

Published on
August 19, 2026

Summary

In the latest episode of GHJ's Media Clips podcast, Stephen Prough, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Salem Partners, joins Ilan Haimoff, Entertainment Practice Leader at GHJ, for a discussion on current trends in motion picture and television financing and deal making. Stephen is joined by Chris Spicer, Partner and Head of Entertainment, Media & Sports at Akin, and Randy Hua, Head of Entertainment Industries Group at Bank of America.

From industry consolidation to a boom in theatrical exhibition, the film and television industry continues to be reshaped by trends across deal making and financing.

The four industry leaders explore:

  • Opportunities and challenges for co-finance partners, investors and production companies
  • How entertainment deal structures and financing strategies are evolving
  • How banks evaluate risk in today's entertainment market
  • The types of entertainment businesses attracting investment capital

Listen to the podcast to learn more.

Team Members Involved

Meet the talented individuals who brought their expertise and dedication to this project. Their collaboration, insight, and commitment to excellence were instrumental in delivering impactful results for our clients.

Stephen Prough
Co-Founder and Managing Director

sprough@salempartners.com

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