Film Production - Is your Budget protected?

Traditionally, film production companies use standard banking arrangements for their foreign currency film budgets.

Without market knowledge and protection, a film producer sets arbitrary foreign exchange pricing for future market trends resulting in budgetary risk.

SGM-FX enters the market on behalf of the producers, acquiring the most competitive currency exchange rate thus hedging the rate to secure the film’s budget.

SGM-FX will obtain the best prices by accessing the “inter-bank” market, via its multiple counterparty relationships (banks/brokers), resulting in “best execution” on pricing as SGM-FX is not tied to any bank or financial institution.

Remember:

• Most film companies do not have in-house foreign exchange market expertise
• Film companies do not have the necessary time and resources to effectively manage commercial foreign currency exposure
• Film budgets are at risk to foreign exchange rate volatility
• Currencies move constantly 24/7

SGM Foreign Exchange Ltd (SGM-FX)
provides foreign exchange services that are tailored to suit the specific needs of the film and entertainment industry.

In order to protect budgets from the volatility of the markets SGM-FX:

• Minimise currency risk
• Maximise the value of entertainment budgets

How?... By providing competitive rates of exchange and professional management of currency exposure. In delivering cost-effective foreign exchange, we can make a significant contribution to the successful processing of film and music production.

SGM-FX will:

• Provide you with the best execution & delivery of physical foreign exchange
• Provide currency dealing services
• Provide cost effective foreign exchange solutions
• Provide independent and informed market intelligence
• Provide each film project with a dedicated Account Manager
• Protect producers’ Budget
• Ensure prompt transfer of funds
• SAVE YOU MONEY!

SGM-FX assist the following sectors:

• Completion Bond Companies
• Sales Agencies
• Distributors
• Producers/Executive Producers
• Production Accountants
• Film Finance Companies
• National & Provincial Film Bodies
• Legislative Bodies - PACT, SAG, WGA, & BECTU
• Film music producers/artists
• Actors

SGM-FX Provides

• Consultation with real time information, analysis, market views and trading strategies
• Spot and Forward contracts to facilitate budget protection

Our Promise
To provide the most effective foreign exchange dealing service through professional execution and delivery. We provide our clients with cost-effective foreign exchange solutions. Your dedicated foreign exchange dealer will become an extension of your own team. He will understand the needs of your business.

Our aim is to assist you in protecting your currency exposure but we will always ensure the accurate and prompt transfer of your funds. Quite simply, by utilizing our expertise you will have more time to engage yours'.