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Associated Press
06-08-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
FilmHedge's Jon Gosier Invests in Modern Media Insurance Company Dark Horse Risk
Atlanta, GA August 05, 2025 --( )-- FilmHedge founder and CEO Jon Gosier has made a strategic investment in Dark Horse Risk Advisors, a specialty insurance brokerage focused primarily on the entertainment industry in Georgia. The company provides specialized insurance services to entertainment companies and financiers. FilmHedge will integrate Dark Horse directly into its financing workflow to give producers easy access to the necessary insurance coverage for film and TV productions. Until now, Georgia, a state with billions flowing through its entertainment sector, has had zero brokerage firms dedicated specifically to the unique needs of the film and TV world. Producers have been forced to rely on legacy firms in Los Angeles or New York City, or local agents with no industry insight. Founded by veteran insurance executive Matt Watkins, Dark Horse is a new kind of insurance brokerage purpose-built for the entertainment industry. The company delivers customized coverage solutions for producers, financiers, and studios that are traditionally underserved by large national firms or inexperienced local agents. 'Producers shouldn't have to worry. We're here to make insurance one less thing they have to worry about–because we understand the business, the pressure, and the stakes,' said Watkins. 'Matt is hands-down the most knowledgeable person I've met in media insurance,' said Gosier. 'At FilmHedge, we underwrite hundreds of millions in film and television deals and nearly all of them need insurance to close. Matt is building Dark Horse to deliver smarter, faster solutions to alleviate this exact pain point.' While Dark Horse offers full-service traditional brokerage, the team is also developing technology to make underwriting faster, more transparent, and fully integrated into the financing process. 'This is bigger than just policies,' said Gosier. 'We're building infrastructure that supports the entire production lifecycle, from greenlight to wrap.' About Dark Horse Risk Dark Horse Risk is a boutique insurance brokerage focused on the unique needs of the film, television, and entertainment production space. Headquartered in Georgia, the firm combines deep industry knowledge with forward-thinking technology and high-touch service to deliver better protection for creatives and capital alike. About Jon Gosier Jon Gosier is an investor and serial entrepreneur with several exits. He is the founder and CEO of FilmHedge, a fin-tech company that uses data and A.I. to power private credit financing in film and television productions. Contact Information: FilmHedge, LLC Jon Gosier 520-301-7906 Contact via Email Read the full story here: FilmHedge's Jon Gosier Invests in Modern Media Insurance Company Dark Horse Risk Press Release Distributed by
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Southbox Entertainment, FinTech Pioneer & Entrepreneur Jon Gosier Join Psychological Thriller The Dutchman as Financing Partner
Critically Acclaimed Film Premiered at this year's SXSW Festival ATLANTA, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta-based film and television financing firm Southbox Entertainment has joined the upcoming psychological thriller The Dutchman as a financing partner, with its founder, Jon Gosier, stepping in as Executive Producer. A renowned tech entrepreneur and financier, Gosier is widely recognized for bridging the gap between Silicon Valley innovation and Hollywood storytelling, and this latest venture reinforces his growing impact on the entertainment industry. The Dutchman, directed and produced by Andre Gaines, is a gripping adaptation of Amiri Baraka's explosive 1964 Obie Award-winning play. Co-written by Gaines and Qasim Basir, the film features a standout cast including André Holland, Kate Mara, Zazie Beetz, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Aldis Hodge, and Lauren E. Banks. It made its world premiere at the 2025 SXSW Festival, earning widespread critical acclaim. The film tells the story of Clay, a successful Black businessman navigating an identity crisis, who encounters Lula, a mysterious white woman, in a psychologically charged encounter on a New York subway. The narrative is a haunting exploration of race, power, and societal tension—brought to life with urgent relevance for today's audiences. Jon Gosier, a former TED Fellow and one of TIME Magazine's 2015 Top Innovators, brings a rare blend of tech expertise, investment acumen, and creative sensibility to every project he touches. With his background in data science and venture capital, Gosier has become a pioneer in rethinking how films are financed, democratizing access to capital, and empowering underrepresented voices in entertainment. "Southbox was founded to be more than a checkbook—it's a strategic partner that sits at the intersection of tech, culture, and creativity," said Gosier. "By leading with early-stage equity and co-structuring deals, we unlock the potential for powerful, meaningful stories like The Dutchman to be fully realized." In 2023, Southbox announced an $80 million equity fund to support high-quality, socially resonant projects. This partnership with The Dutchman reflects that mission in action, as does the participation of FilmHedge, the debt financing platform Gosier also founded. "I'm thrilled to support Andre Gaines and this remarkable cast in bringing The Dutchman to the screen," added Gosier. "It's a daring and necessary story that exemplifies why Southbox exists—to fuel stories that challenge, inspire, and resonate." "Jon's pioneering approach to financing and his vision for elevating culturally significant work made him the ideal partner," said director/producer Andre Gaines. "We're honored to have Southbox on board and look forward to future collaborations." About Southbox Entertainment LLCSouthbox Entertainment is a film and television financing company based in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded by visionary tech investor and entrepreneur Jon Gosier, Southbox empowers storytellers through early-stage equity financing. As a sister company to FilmHedge, Southbox is helping redefine the future of entertainment finance—bridging Wall Street, Hollywood, and the innovation economy. Contact:Andrea Hoffman***@ Photo(s): Press release distributed by PRLog View original content: SOURCE Culture Shift Labs
