FILM & TELEVISION PRODUCTION CONSULTANT

With over 50 film and television credits, Andrew Martin-Smith has spent the past fifteen years advising and supporting Canadian producers and creators across a wide range of projects.

As a trusted consultant to independent producers, Andrew offers business and administrative expertise across all phases of production—supporting early development financing, budget planning, co-production structuring, and strategies to strengthen the producer’s position.

In addition to his work as a consultant, Andrew is an experienced Line Producer and Production Manager, able to provide hands-on support with production logistics, contracting, and clearance of ancillary rights, including music and archival materials.

With an extensive background in documentary production, Andrew is especially drawn to projects that tell bold, socially conscious stories. He’s keen to collaborate with creative producers who are passionate about making work that challenges audiences.

He is based in Toronto, Ontario.

  • Corporate and project structuring to enhance producer’s position
    Project budgeting, financing and recoupment
    Tax credits and interjuristictional opportunities
    Cost reporting/cash flow
    Production Financing
    Tax Credits management and submission
    Deliverables Management
    Co-Production Agreements
    Guild Agreements
    Copyright
    Chain of Title
    Identifying and clarifying underlying rights issues
    Administering contract deliverables
    Statutory and guild requirements
    Production reporting
    Preparing funding applications for development and production funding
    Financing plans, recoupment schedules, cash flow and budget allocations
    Consultation on financing sturctures for international and inter-provincial co-productions
    The preparation and submission of E&O insurance applications
    Contract management in accordance and compliance with the applicable funding and union regulations
    ISAN, CRTC registrations
    The preparation and submission of final documents required for CAVCO and Treaty certification

  • Editorial Research
    Third-party archival clearances
    Music clearances

  • Production Budget
    Production Scheduling

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