Wall Street and the Movies

Peter Bart, Variety Vice President & Editor in Chief talked about his experience in the movie industry, the people he worked with and for, and their impact on the business. Following his remarks, panelists talked about Wall Street’s involvement in film financing. They reviewed the different aspects of financing a major motion picture and the influence Wall Street money can have on the film industry. The panelists also answered questions from the audience. Panelist included John Frankenheimer, LOEB & LOEB, Loring Guessous, Ing Barings, Senior Vice President, Martha Crowninshield, Boston Ventures Management, Managing Director & Partner, Gerald Cromack, Furman, Selz, Entertainment Investment Backing Group, and Mark Manson, Luftkin & Jenrette, Principal & Vice President. The program contains some profanity. close