Key Takeaways
- Ukrainian filmmakers with US production revenue qualify
- Camera, lighting, and audio equipment financing
- Editing workstation and post-production software financing
- Working capital for production cost bridges
- No green card required
Ukrainian filmmakers and parolee content creators on humanitarian parole are building successful US video production businesses — generating real revenue that traditional banks ignore because of their visa status. Bankable evaluates your business on what matters: monthly revenue, operating history, and business fundamentals.
Ukraine's Film Industry Tradition
Ukraine has a deep cinema tradition — Kyiv's film studios and the Ukrainian New Wave produced internationally recognized filmmakers. Parolee directors, cinematographers, and editors are building US commercial and corporate video production companies that serve marketing agencies, brands, and documentary clients. The corporate video market ($30B+ annually) provides immediate revenue opportunities for professional production teams.
Funding Products
- Camera Package Financing: Cinema cameras (RED, ARRI, Sony Venice), lenses, gimbals, and support equipment financed as a package.
- Lighting and Grip: LED panels, lighting kits, grip equipment, and generators financed as production assets.
- Post-Production Workstations: High-performance editing computers, color grading monitors, and storage systems.
- Working Capital: Bridge production cost outlays (crew, locations, props) before client final payment at delivery.
Equipment Financing
Finance the physical assets your business needs with the equipment as collateral.
Explore →Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Ukrainian filmmaker-parolee humanitarian parolees with valid EADs and US video production revenue that exceeds $8K/month qualify for Bankable's funding products. We do not require green card or permanent residency.
Valid EAD, parole documentation, 3 months of US business bank statements, business EIN, and a voided business check. No tax returns required for amounts under $250K.
Working capital advances are decided within 48 hours. Equipment financing decisions typically take 48-72 hours. Funds wire within 2-3 business days of approval.
We prefer 620+ for working capital and 640+ for equipment financing, but we evaluate the full picture — revenue strength, time in business, and industry risk can compensate for lower scores.
Revenue-based working capital requires no collateral beyond a general business lien. Equipment financing uses the financed equipment as collateral. Larger term loans may require personal guarantee.
Qualifying businesses can access up to $5M. Most early-stage businesses qualify for $25K-$500K based on revenue. Businesses doing $100K+/month can access larger facilities.
Bankable structures funding terms to your remaining authorization period. Parole renewals are typically straightforward for CHNV and Ukrainian U4U programs. See our guide on parole expiry and business funding.
Yes, as long as the majority (51%+) ownership is the parolee with EAD. Mixed-status business partnerships are acceptable. Each partner's immigration status is reviewed but majority ownership by a parole holder qualifies.