Maiken Wiker Venåsen
Senior Manager • Office Manager • Lillehammer
Producing films is about creativity, quality, precision, large investments and complex projects. At Aider, we know the industry and how important it is to have a financial partner who is close at hand every step of the way - from idea and planning to production and finished result.
- Large projects with many actors and tight budgets
- Unpredictability and frequent changes during production
- Tied-up capital and the need for a good overview of liquidity
- Requirements for reporting and close dialog with the production controller
- Seasonality and long periods of planning before production actually starts
We're happy to get involved as early as the development phase to ensure a sound financial foundation. An early dialog provides a better overview of funding needs, support schemes and budget frameworks - and makes it easier to make good decisions along the way.
We set up budgets and project accounts that meet the requirements of funders, support schemes and the production's own structure. Our solutions give you full control of your finances throughout the production.
We work closely with production controllers to ensure that the figures are up-to-date, understandable and useful in the creative process. This provides a comprehensive picture of the production's finances - in real time.
Our advisors are familiar with the requirements of, among others, NFI, investors and distributors, and ensure that reporting, documentation and auditing meet industry standards.
Film projects can stretch over a long period of time - that's why we emphasize stable teams and good continuity. You'll have permanent contacts who know your project and your industry.
EN NASJON I SJAKK is a Norwegian feature film that has truly experienced a financial rollercoaster. The project went from being fully financed to coming to an abrupt halt when a bank pulled out of
the interim financing. After a year's delay, it got back on track - with Aider and Maiken Wiker as supporters throughout the journey.
- "Having an accounting expert who is accessible, proactive and sees what's coming before it hits us is worth its weight in gold. Aider has given us time to maneuver safely," says producer Stig Haug.
Aider has tailored the project accounts to both producer requirements and support schemes. The result? Less time spent on paperwork, fewer errors - and more time for creativity. And not least: a producer who sleeps better at night.
Film is art, but it's also economics. At Aider, we know the industry - and we know what it takes to balance creative freedom with financial control.
If you want assistance in the start-up phase, for follow-up and assistance during implementation and afterwards, contact us at Aider for a chat.
Senior Manager • Office Manager • Lillehammer
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