FP&A Today

CFO of AWA Studios on Building a Hits-Driven Business


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What does it take to be the finance leader behind Hollywood stories? Diya Sagar, CFO of AWA Studios, which produces critically acclaimed, original stories for comics, TV, and movies, joins Glenn Hopper to reveal how she manages the money behind the magic—from funding graphic novels that may not pay off for years to navigating the unpredictable world of graphic novels, film and TV deals. 

  • How a “creator-first” approach shows up in budgets
  • Building a Hits-Driven Portfolio
  • The Ultimate Model: From Page to Screen Economics
  • The 2-4 year timeline 
  • What Boards Really Want in a creative industry
  • ...more
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