Film funding deals now come wrapped in fine print
Published on: Jan. 14, 2026, 11:38 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Film studios are now acting more like moneylenders than co-producers. They are imposing tougher terms in film deals. This shift comes as many movies struggle to recover costs at the box office. Studios are focusing on safeguarding their capital. Producers now bear more risk, while studios maintain significant control over films and their intellectual property.
