Film & TV Funding Intake

Pre-Screen Intake for Film & TV Financing

via CGP Spotlight

This intake collects the essentials for an initial screening for film or TV financing. Submission does not guarantee funding, referral, or advancement to due diligence.

Step 1 is a fast pre-screen. Proof documents are collected in Step 2 after initial screening.

About Catchlight

Catchlight Capital Inc. is a boutique private credit firm serving film, television, and media. The firm provides custom-tailored loan solutions to borrowers worldwide, with flexible structures designed for content creators, producers, and production companies.

Your submission is confidential and shared only with CGP Spotlight team and Catchlight Capital.

You'll need a pitch deck or one-sheet

To submit, you'll need either a pitch deck (PDF) or a one-sheet (PDF), or a link to one online. If you don't have one yet, you can use our optional templates as a quick starting point. They're low-cost and walk you through everything.

Optional resource only. Using our templates does not affect eligibility, screening, or funding decisions.

View templates and guides →

Important terms (please read)

No guarantee. Submission does not guarantee referral, financing, qualification, or advancement to due diligence.
Confidentiality. Your submission is shared only with CGP Spotlight team and Catchlight Capital for screening.
Step 2. Proof documents are collected only if you pass initial screening.

I. Applicant Information

Required unless marked optional

Full nameEmailPhone numberDate of birth (optional)LocationYour role on the project

II. Project Basics

Project title Current statusFormatEstimated runtimeDirector (name)Lead Producer (name)Writer (name)Primary production jurisdictionTarget shoot window (month range)

III. Funding Request

Requested funding rangeExact amount (optional)

Do you have a completed production budget?

YesNo

IV. Repayment Signals (no proof docs in Step 1)

Previously qualified for tax credits?Tax credit status for this projectTax credit jurisdiction(s)Local incentivesIncentive detailsLicensing / MG / broadcaster dealDeal detailsGrants secured or pending?Grant details (optional)Fundraising / equity raisedFundraising details (optional)Private investors committedInvestor details (optional)

V. Team Readiness

Accounting firm attached?Accounting firm nameLine producer / UPM attached?Line producer name

VI. Required Materials

Pitch deck or one-sheet is required

Upload a PDF (preferred) or provide a link. Proof documents are collected in Step 2 if you pass screening.

Pitch deck or one-sheet (PDF upload)Pitch deck or one-sheet link (optional if uploaded)Teaser link (optional)Script link (optional)

Notes (optional)

I confirm I own or control the materials submitted and have the right to share them. I understand this intake is for initial screening only and does not guarantee referral, financing, qualification, or advancement to due diligence. I authorize CGP Spotlight to review this submission internally and share it with Catchlight Capital solely for evaluation and screening.

Questions? support@cgpspotlight.com