IFI entertainment
IFI is a unique, diversified and comprehensive opportunity. Unlike other “film funds” or equity but multiple aspects of the film business.
- Stage Concept Only
- Industry Media and Entertainment
- Location Ridgefield, CT, USA
- Currency USD
Company Summary
Independence Film Investments is a unique, diversified and comprehensive opportunity. Unlike other “film funds” or equity placement offerings, IFI allows investors to invest not only in multiple projects, but multiple aspects of the film business
Team
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Leigh ScottCEO
Born and raised in Milwaukee, WI, Scott attended the University of
Southern California School of Cinema Television. While still in school,
he was hired by independent film legend Roger Corman to work for his
Concorde Pictures. At Concorde, Scott worked in a variety
departments, where he learned the art and business of low budget,
independent production.
Immediately upon graduation, he financed, produced and directed his
first feature film -
Thomas s DuffyCFO
Thomas S. Duffy is the CEO/President and founder of Venture Capital
International, LLC, a private equity firm, which acts as a gatekeeper
for seven private funds. Prior to founding Venture Capital
International, LLC Duffy was president of Tuthill LLC, a commercial
and venture capital fund of over $100 million concentrated in the
lending of hard money from 1997-2006. -
Eliza SwensonCOO
Eliza Swenson graduated with honors from BYU University, with
degrees in both music and business. An accomplished film composer,
Swenson has scored six feature films, all of which have received
international distribution. Also, a popular actress, she has appeared on
numerous television series and feature films including Nickelodeon’s
Drake and Josh and the cult horror film Satanic.
In 2009, Swenson joined Scott in Connecticut and took a lea -
Brad SouthwickVP Production
Brad Southwick produced his first movie, The Willies, in 1990. Since
then he has produced over twenty features, three television series and
countless commercials, music videos and industrials. He has worked on
location throughout North America and extensively in Europe and Asia.
In 2008 Southwick produced Legion, starring Paul Bettany and Dennis
Quaid. Released in 2010 by Screen Gems in 2,476 theaters in the
United States, the film went on -
Nick EverhartPresident Development
After graduating from the University of Missouri, Kansas City, Nick
immediately quit his job as a Manager for AMC Theatres, moved to Los
Angeles, and began working (for free!) as a Production Assistant at The
Asylum.
In a year at The Asylum, he worked on 12 feature films in a myriad of
roles, including writing, directing, editing, and line producing. After
that, he was offered a position as the Line Producer at Bullet Films in
Lafayette, L -
Jeff GreenVP Post Production
Jeff Green is an experienced television/film producer and director as
well as an internet expert. Green is currently the Executive in-charge of
Production for Eastern Europe for Universal Pictures. He is responsible
for the production of 10 – 15 original films per year. From 2006 – 2008,
Jeff was Creative Director for Epsilon, responsible for EMEA and
APAC. He was responsible for marketing campaigns for a slate of
Fortune 1000 companies. Je -
Barry RatcliffeVP Distribution
Graduating Magna Cum Laude with a double degree in engineering and
journalism, minor in theatre. Barry Ratcliffe has built an extensive
resume in business and entertainment.
In business, he has achieved success in national and international
business development from software, to transportation and logistics. His
positions have ranged from a corporate trainer for Roger Penske,
managing the drug-free workplace programs for the state of Califo -
Paul MollanDirector of Production
Paul Mollan is a producer/writer currently based in New York City.
Prior to joining IFI, Mollan was treasurer for The Sprecher
Organization, a theatrical production and management company who’s
credits include Picasso at the Lapin Agile written by Steve Martin, The
Odd Couple with Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick and Death
Defying Acts written by Woody Allen, David Mamet and Elaine May as
well as Adult Entertainment with Danny Aiello.
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