FUTURE ENTERTAINMENT
MEDIA FUND
Powering The Stories That Shape Tomorrow
The Future Entertainment Media Fund is the financing arm of Future Entertainment. The fund exists to back bold, culture-shifting stories in film, television, and digital platforms. Our projects are designed to captivate audiences, move culture forward, and deliver measurable results.
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We believe the future of media belongs to fearless storytelling supported by smart financing. The fund is structured to reduce risk, maximize reach, and ensure that both investors and creatives benefit from impact and return.
THE MEDIA FUND
MANAGEMENT TEAM
CEO
LISA OSINLOYE
Lisa Osinloye is an entertainment industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience and the Co-Founder of Ten Ten Global Media and Future Entertainment. A member of the International Academy of the Emmy Awards, she has Executive Produced several acclaimed films, including "The Last Full Measure" starring nine Academy Award Winners and Nominees, including Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Plummer, Ed Harris, and Sebastian Stan. Her credits also include "Her Only Choice" on Netflix, "Seriously Red" alongside Country Superstar Dolly Parton, starring Emmy Award Nominee Rose Byrne and Emmy Award Winner Bobby Cannavale, and "Alemanji" on Amazon, which debuted at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. In 2024, she produced "Pause" starring Trai Byers, and is currently developing an animated feature film with Academy Award-winning and Two-Time Emmy Award-winning Producer Carl Reed, which will star Global Hip-Hop Superstar Snoop Dogg and Mike Epps, as well as the feature film "The Honest Liar" starring Academy Award Winners Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Hopkins.
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As a screenwriter, Lisa is a dynamic storyteller who, in addition to her feature film screenplays, has also created scripted and unscripted content, as well as multimedia animation. As Co-Founder of The Fortune Girls animated IP, it has reached a global audience of over 3 million girls worldwide, partnered with the Girl Scouts of America, and was named 'The Next Hottest Tween Brand.' The animated film based on The Fortune Girls IP, "The Funky Fantastics", is being produced by Academy Award-winning producer Carl Reed, who won an Oscar for his animated short "Hair Love", alongside Ten Ten Global Media and Future Entertainment.
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In addition to her production work, Lisa is a partner in a new animation studio in Saudi Arabia and will be producing a slate of animation projects with Carl Reed, whose projects have appeared on Disney, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, HBO Max, Netflix, and Amazon. She serves on the Advisory Board of the Cannes Film Festival’s Pavilion Afriques and the BlackStar International Film Festival in Ghana, and has been invited to participate on panels at the Cannes Film Festival, the Berlin International Film Festival, and the Peachtree Village International Film Festival in Georgia. Lisa has been a keynote speaker in Cannes and is a frequent speaker on Film Finance Panels, where she teaches the Film Finance Master Class.
COO
MICHAEL HELFAND
Michael Helfand is the former Co-Head of Sony Pictures and a seasoned executive with over 30 years in the entertainment industry, including more than two decades at Sony Pictures Entertainment. He has held senior leadership positions across both motion pictures and television, serving key roles at Sony Pictures Television, Sony Pictures Family Entertainment Group, Screen Gems, and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions/Stage 6 Films, where he was Division Co-Head.
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As an Executive Producer, producer, adviser, and consultant, Michael brings unmatched expertise in content development, production, and acquisitions, as well as strategic operations, IP sourcing, marketing, and distribution. Between 2010 and 2020 alone, he spearheaded a ten-figure content investment that delivered ten-figure profits for Sony Pictures. His oversight included a television slate that earned 71 Emmy nominations and 13 wins, as well as a film slate that secured 51 Oscar nominations and 12 wins.
CFO
JEFF STEELE
Jeff Steele is a veteran film finance executive and producer with more than 20 years of experience in structuring and securing capital for independent films, television, and branded content. As the founder of Film Closings, he has advised producers, financiers, and studios on deal structuring, tax credit monetization, cashflow modeling, and distribution strategy, playing a pivotal role in bringing dozens of projects to financial close and successful delivery.
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Previously, Jeff served as Chief Financial Officer of Magnet Media Group, a $60 million equity film fund, where he oversaw financial operations and greenlight modeling. He also held the role of Director of U.S. Film Finance at Screen Capital International. In this $300 million media debt fund, he led deal analysis and structuring for a wide range of studio and independent projects.
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Jeff brings a rare blend of creative and financial fluency, with hands-on producing experience across diverse genres and budgets. He is also a recognized speaker and consultant on film finance, risk mitigation, and content strategy, helping investors navigate the entertainment landscape with clarity, discipline, and a sharp focus on returns.
HEAD OF PRODUCTION
TANYA RUBY
Tanya Ruby is a seasoned Producer and Line Producer with over 25 years of experience in the film industry. She began her career at Walden Media as a Production Coordinator before transitioning into production finance, where she developed deep expertise in budgeting and logistics for large-scale studio films. Her international work spans the UK, South Korea, South Africa, Italy, and beyond, with credits including "Captain Phillips", "Prometheus", "Avengers", "Guardians of the Galaxy", and "Wonder Woman."
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In 2017, Tanya returned to Los Angeles, joining Amazon Studios, Netflix, and Big Beach in senior finance roles, where she oversaw film and animation productions. Her ability to bridge creative and financial departments made her a trusted leader in managing complex, high-profile projects.
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As a Production Finance Executive and Director of Finance, Tanya has guided studios from pre-production through final delivery, mastering the balance of artistry and accountability. Since relocating to Oklahoma in 2020, she has become a key force in the state’s fast-growing film scene. As EVP and Head of Finance at Prairie Surf Media, she helped secure major productions, including Taylor Sheridan’s "Tulsa King" and Crackle’s "Fairwood."
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Whether steering a vérité documentary or a global blockbuster, Tanya brings a rare combination of studio acumen, international experience, and hands-on producing expertise — making her an invaluable partner on any production. She also holds dual citizenship.
WHAT SETS US APART
The Future Entertainment Media Fund is more than an investment vehicle — it’s a platform for building the stories, voices, and visions that will define the future of entertainment.
DIVERSIFIED SLATE
From scripted dramas and unscripted formats to animation and global features, our portfolio strikes a balance between creative innovation and commercial strength.
SMART CAPITAL
With access to tax incentives, distribution partnerships, and global financing strategies, we protect investment while positioning projects for success.
PROVEN PARTNERSHIPS
We align with trusted co-producers, networks, and streamers to expand opportunity without sacrificing vision.
CONTACT
FUTURE ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA FUND
The Future Entertainment Media Fund is actively building partnerships with investors, producers, and strategic collaborators who share a vision for bold, culture-shifting storytelling. To learn more about current opportunities or discuss potential alignment, please contact our team directly.