Jeanette B. Milio
Executive Producer & Film Finance Expert
Jeanette B. Milio is a veteran producer and entertainment finance expert with over 25 years of experience in film and television across the U.S., Europe, and beyond.
She has overseen the development and production of more than 50 projects with a combined production volume exceeding $250 million.
As CEO of Alliance Cinema, she structures equity investments, debt financing, and content library strategies, with investments supporting productions totaling over $60 million to date.
Her work includes collaborations with Academy Award®-winning talent, and her credits span major studios and platforms such as Paramount, Lionsgate, Sony, Warner Bros., HBO, Showtime, ABC/Disney, Netflix, Amazon, Apple TV+, National Geographic, and others.
Ms. Milio is the author of “Entertainment Finance Today”, a widely adopted industry guide to financing and distributing media content.
Film & Television Projects
Alliance Cinema is a global film and television production company with offices in the United States and Europe.
The company specializes in both original content production and comprehensive production services for the entertainment industry.
Its focus spans the development, financing, and production of scripted and unscripted content, ranging from feature films and series to documentaries and limited formats.
Alliance Cinema's projects are distributed worldwide through leading streaming platforms, studios, and broadcast networks.
Alliance Cinema's mission is to create content that is both commercially successful and creatively elevated—entertainment designed not only to engage but to inspire, inform, and resonate on an emotional level.
In support of advancing education in media, Alliance Cinema also develops and delivers specialized learning programs for emerging and established professionals, customized industry webinars for companies, and curated investor education intensives to guide individuals, funds, and financial institutions in making informed decisions when investing in entertainment content.
Publication:
"Entertainment Finance Today"
Jeanette B. Milio's Entertainment Finance Today is widely regarded as one of the premier guides to financing, producing, and distributing film and television content.
This comprehensive book explores the financial intricacies of the entertainment industry, offering a detailed breakdown of each stage in the motion picture value chain—from development to profit participation—while emphasizing the financial impact at every step.
An invaluable resource for both newcomers and seasoned professionals, Entertainment Finance Today provides practical insights and strategies for navigating the complex financial landscape of film and television production.
Recognized as one of the top five must-read books for investors, producers, and industry professionals, it is essential reading for anyone looking to maximize profits from film and television projects.
Jeanette B. Milio is the recipient of the Distinguished Instructor Award by the Fine Arts department of UCLAx for her outstanding work in teaching entertainment finance.
She teaches courses in development, finance, production, and distribution for global industry education platforms such as Stage32, in cooperation with distributors such as Netflix.
She is a judge and speaker at film festivals such as the Cannes Film Festival, the American Film Market, and many more.
Online Webinars
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In-Person Seminars
In this Netflix webinar, Jeanette will go in-depth on how to write a script that can meet a certain budget range.
Instructed by
Jeanette B. Milio
4-part live online webinar for investors and producers on the 10 important steps to financing, producing and distributing a movie that can generate real profits.
Instructed by
Jeanette B. Milio
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Learn about the financial aspects of each step of the motion picture value chain and consider the implications of financial choices
Instructed by
Jeanette B. Milio
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Learn to apply advanced financial structures in support of profit optimization and risk mitigation.
Instructed by
Jeanette B. Milio