American Entertainment Investors, Inc. Email Format
Entertainment ProvidersCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
American Entertainment Investors, Inc. is an entertainment company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 1996 by Joseph N. Cohen. The firm operates across three interconnected areas: advising studios and independent production and distribution companies on finance, distribution, strategic planning, valuations, and acquisitions; delivering investment banking services to traditional and new media companies, including mergers and acquisitions guidance, joint venture structures, corporate and debt considerations, and library valuations; and executive producing film and TV projects by facilitating access to financing, packaging, and distribution. Its work targets independent producers, studios, and production and distribution entities seeking strategic guidance, deal structuring, and access to financing and distribution networks. Historically, AEI has contributed to incubating notable independent production and distribution outfits and currently administers Portfolio Funding Company, LLC, which holds a substantial portion of the Weinstein Company Library. A recent development for the firm includes its role as administrator for a large library portfolio, reflecting its ongoing involvement in managing and facilitating access to media assets.