At the 2025 World Economic Forum, ESG News CEO Matt Bird continued his conversation with FilmHedge Co-founder and CEO Jon Gosier, exploring how tax policy can unlock sustainable capital for the creative sector. Gosier highlighted an additional sustainability angle: investments made in low-income zones receive a 33% boost on top of the Section 181 deduction cap. This increases the eligible deduction from $15 million to $20 million, creating a powerful incentive for investors to support media projects that also uplift underserved communities.
This approach not only enhances returns for investors, but also directs capital toward areas that need it most—proving that storytelling and sustainability can go hand in hand when structured through smart financial vehicles.
Key Highlights:
Section 181 Deduction Boosted by Location: Projects in low-income zones receive a 33% increase on the standard deduction cap.
Cap Increase from $15M to $20M: Investors can deduct up to $20 million when financing qualifying productions in economically distressed areas.
Sustainability Meets Storytelling: This layered incentive creates ESG-aligned investment opportunities that drive both social and creative impact.
FilmHedge’s Mission: As a fintech platform for media finance, FilmHedge helps investors deploy capital in ways that are both financially and socially rewarding.
WEF Takeaway: Smart policy application can scale investments in sectors like media that are often overlooked but rich with opportunity.
RELATED ARTICLE: Sustainable Tax Incentives Driving Investor Interest in Film and TV Finance – Section 181
ESG News coverage of the World Economic Forum was made possible by; FilmHedge, a leader in Film & TV financing.
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