Motion Picture Internal Greenlighting Analysis
In-depth analysis and projections for informed investment and greenlighting decisions.
Entertainment Consulting
Fusing Business & Creative
Empowering our clients to achieve their entertainment goals through industry-leading consulting, strategy and vision.
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What We Do
Consulting Services
Marketing Strategies
Strategic marketing and positioning for maximum audience impact and commercial success.
Budgets & Scheduling
Detailed budgeting and scheduling to keep productions on track and on budget.
Career & Leadership Coaching
Empowering producers to become balanced leaders in the entertainment industry.
Business Plans
Comprehensive business plans for single projects, slates and production companies.
Cash Flow Projections
Financial projections for single projects, slates and companies to guide smart decisions.
Who We Are
30+ Years of Industry Excellence
Gillen Group provides business services and products uniquely founded upon the principles and practices employed by the entertainment industry's most successful filmmakers, studios, international distributors and entertainment banks.
Our founder's films have premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, New York Film Festival, and have been nominated for Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and Independent Spirit Awards.
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Projects Consulted
Our Team
Who We Are
Anne Marie Gillen
Founder & CEOAnne Marie Gillen, CEO of Gillen Group LLC and Founder of SIFTmedia.AI is an independent Producer, Consultant, and Lecturer who is extensively experienced in content development, financing and worldwide distribution. Her projects have premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, New York Film Festival, San Francisco International Film Festival, and been...
Doug Lowell
Financial Modeling & AnalystDouglas Lowell, Financial Modeling & Analyst is a well-regarded financial executive in the Hollywood entertainment industry having enjoyed an extensive career in operations, distribution and finance. Mr. Lowell has worked with and been a consultant for a number of leading privately held and publicly traded film and television companies. He...
John J. Lee
International Business DevelopmentJohn J. Lee, International Business Development, was hailed as the “Guru” for “putting the pragmatism back into production,” in his profile written by The Hollywood Reporter in its 2004 annual Indie Producers and Distributors Edition. During his twenty-seven years as an entertainment executive John has successfully led the launch or...
Testimonials
What People Are Saying
“Your insight cleared up my eyesight…What a great seminar! The information you provide on the business principles and practices of the entertainment industry is an invaluable tool for producers.”
Karen T. Bolt
Development Executive
Carrie Productions
“In show business, everyone is in love with the show, but it’s the business of making significant money that turns on the big boys and girls inside the tent. Learn what they already know…”
Steve Eccelsine
Independent Producer
12 films & over 700 TV episodes
“Anne Marie Gillen’s captivating personality and unquestionable knowledge of financing films in the digital age were key in providing the vital tools to the Puerto Rico film industry.”
Puerto Rico Film Commission
Speaking Engagements
Sample of Seminars & Workshops
5 Secrets to Financing Your Next Indie Film: What Most Producers Don’t Know
This session will explore how to differentiate your project from all others, speak the language of investors, key risk mitigating factors to protect your investor(s), and more.
The Art of the Pitch
Have a fantastic screenplay, novel or treatment, but don’t know how to get it into the right hands? Writers and filmmakers always face the challenge of having less than 60 seconds to convince powerful people to look at their work. During this hands-on workshop, producer Anne Marie Gillen will show you how to convince them to read your material.
Distribution: Traditional to DIY to Hybrid
This session will review the myriad of distribution models that the new digital age affords the indie producer: from theatrical to four wall and service deals, to streaming downloads and direct-to-consumer DVD.
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Ready to take your entertainment project to the next level? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to discuss how Gillen Group can help you achieve your goals.
Los Angeles, California
info@gillengroupllc.com