Finance & Business Affairs

Connecting Creative
with Business.

We power great creative by delivering smart, streamlined finance and business affairs services for the entertainment industry.

Los AngelesHQ West
New York CityHQ East
GlobalUS · UK · AUS · ES · LATAM
Powering ProductionIndependent & Operator-Led
01 — Our Mission

We love getting film & television projects made.

Based in Los Angeles and New York City, we offer integrated legal, financial, and operational support — specializing in fractional COO, CFO, and General Counsel services for media and entertainment companies.

We partner with producers and creators, bringing an unrivaled level of efficiency, agility, and depth of expertise to help bring their vision to life.

Work With Us
20+Years of Senior Leadership
50+Film & TV Projects
$1B+Transactional Experience
25+Clients & Partners — and Growing
02 — What We Do

Two disciplines.
One team.

Whether serving as ongoing in-house leadership or providing services for specific projects, our multidisciplinary approach integrates seamlessly into your financial and operational framework.

Discipline 01

Finance & Operations

01

Capital Strategy & Fund Structuring

02

Corporate Finance, Accounting & Reporting

03

Capital Raise & Business Strategy

04

Production Finance

05

Operational Systems & Governance

Discipline 02

Business & Legal Affairs

01

Single-Picture & Slate Financing Transactions

02

Talent, Development & Distribution Agreements

03

Guild, Residual & Compliance Strategy

04

Production Legal

05

Cross-Border Services Agreements

03 — Who We Serve

Across the entire spectrum
of entertainment.

Who we partner with
01Individual Producers
02Production Companies
03Investors & Financiers
04Distributors & Sales Agents
05Agencies & Talent Reps
Where we operate
01US & Canada
02United Kingdom
03Australia
04Spain
05Latin America
What we help make
01Film
02TV Scripted
03TV Unscripted
04Documentaries
05Podcast & New Media
04 — Select Clients

Trusted by leading independents.

We are proud to work with leading independent studios, production companies, and media platforms.

Blue Fox Entertainment Brookstreet Pictures Candle True Stories Candle Media Faraway Road Productions Felix Culpa Happy Nest Kaplan Morrison Parallel 42 Entertainment Resurgence Media Group Sherborne Media Two Parts Flour
05 — Who We Are

Advisors and hands-on operators.

Wifreddy Chiang
Partner, Co-Founder

Wifreddy Chiang

Los Angeles

An operating CFO with over 20 years leading finance and operations for media and entertainment companies. Senior roles at Hello Sunshine, Candle Studios, and AGC Studios. Specializes in capital strategy, production finance, and building scalable infrastructure across film, television, and media businesses.

Anant Tamirisa
Partner, Co-Founder

Anant Tamirisa

New York City

A senior business and legal affairs executive with over 15 years across studio and independent film and television. Senior roles at AGC Studios, Lionsgate Entertainment, and Pantelion Films. Specializes in complex dealmaking, financing structures, and distribution agreements.

Ryan Scharwath

Ryan Scharwath

Financial Planning & Analysis

Finance executive with 15+ years in entertainment across Film, TV, and Distribution. Senior roles at FOX, MGM, and Hello Sunshine, leading FP&A and business development across the full studio arm.

Tamar Sarkissian

Tamar Sarkissian

Controller & Corporate Accounting

CPA with 20+ years in financial leadership. Former Controller at Hello Sunshine and Executive Director at Warner Bros., with a career rooted at Ernst & Young.

Anna Pinar

Anna Pinar

Business & Legal Affairs

Entertainment attorney with 10+ years across Netflix, Stampede Ventures, and boutique law firm practice, partnering with producers and executives to bring media projects to life.

Sharon Yeh

Sharon Yeh

Corporate Accounting

CPA with 25+ years from Ernst & Young, Disney, and Warner Bros. Specializes in modernization of operating models, system implementation, and financial reporting.

Colleen Castle

Colleen Castle

Operations & Business Affairs

Producer and operations leader whose 16+ year career spans global brand campaigns at Ogilvy, independent film, and nonprofit operations.

A senior bench, built for the work.

Meet the Team
06 — Contact

Let's get your production made.

Done and Done.

BASELINE works selectively with projects and partners aligned with our approach. If you are navigating financing, deal structure, or execution challenges, we welcome a conversation.

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New York

875 Washington St,
New York, NY 10014

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

251 South Lake Avenue, Suite 800
Pasadena, CA 91101

hello@baselinemg.com