Elisa Alvares, head of Media Finance at Bank Leumi UK #Berlinale2016

February 12, 2016

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Industry professionals gather together every year at the European Film Market (EFM), that takes place during the Berlinale. FRED is right there with them, to give you the insight on its various activities.

Elisa Alvares, head of Media Finance at Bank Leumi, will be one of its participants. Bank Leumi has a long history of supporting the global entertainment industry, and the Berlinale is only the first film market of the year where the company promoted its activities, initiatives and projects. Alvares shares some of them with us in this interview.

Founded more than 110 years ago, Bank Leumi has established a reputation as one of the leading foreign-owned banks in London. Their media finance team has extensive experience in financing: Production and distribution of feature films Theatrical exhibition Production and distribution of television productions Music publishing Video game production The Leumi Media and Entertainment Finance Team operates globally, with head offices in London and Los Angeles. Each office operates independently when required, or in tandem when it best suits the interests of our clients. Beyond the UK and Europe, they also enjoy excellent relationships with the US filmed entertainment industry, as well as companies in India, Australia and Canada.

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Elisa Alvares

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Bank Leumi UK

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