Fintage House
| Industry | Entertainment Assets |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| Headquarters | , The Netherlands |
Key people | Robbert Aarts (Co Chairman) Niels Teves (Co Chairman) |
| Website | Fintage House |
Fintage House is an independent company that deals with film, TV and up until the end of 2016, music rights. It was established in 1986 and is co-chaired by Robbert Aarts and Niels Teves.[1] Fintage is based in The Hague, the Netherlands and provides its services through an affiliated office in Budapest, Hungary as well as representatives in the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, Italy and Spain.[2] In 2008 the company had approximately 70 employees worldwide with 50 of these based in Europe.[3] The company's expertise lie in revenue collection and reporting for rights owners through the protection of money streams as well as actively finding new revenue streams. Fintage House were the first to account for revenue streams monthly rather than annually.[4][5]
Initially the company dealt primarily in Film & TV but have since focused on the music business until the sale of the division to Kobalt. Fintage Film & Television represents production and sales companies. Fintage House Links with Online B2B Marketplace. Fintage House still operates in the Film, TV realm with services such as Collection Account Management and Audiovisual Producer Rights.[3] Fintage House's music clients included Britney Spears, the Elvis Presley estate, Anna Netrebko, Jason Mraz, The Black Eyed Peas and Foo Fighters.[6]
History
In 2002, Fintage House completed a management buyout with offices spanning Europe, Australia, Japan and the US, from the Netherlands' MeesPierson Bank.[1] Fintage serve over 1000 film and TV companies including: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Crash, The Hurt Locker, District 9, Paranormal Activity, Terminator Salvation, Single Man, Broken Embraces, Precious, The Messenger, Nine, An Education, Young Victoria, Food, Inc., The Last Station.[4][7]
In 2010, the company linked with Mediapeers offering an online platform for sellers and buyers of content e.g. films & TV series.[4]
In 2012, Fintage House made an investment in UK-based Rights Agency Limited.[8] Acquisition of Rights Agency Ltd added clients such as Phil Collins, Mumford and Sons (from discreet revolution).[9] Fintage House was recommended by John J. Lee Jr. and Anne Marie Gillen in their book The Producer's Business Handbook: the roadmap for the balanced film producer and that Fintage House "been the collection account manager of hundreds of film and television productions and 99 percent of the independent world works with them: Woody Allen, Relativity, Summit, Lionsgate, to name a few."[10]
In 2012, CASHét Card LLC was launched in July with the backing of Fintage House and Film Finances, Inc. The card is designed for Film and TV productions to provide companies with cash back when used.[11]
In 2015, Imagem and Fintage House announced the launch of FIM, a joint-venture to provide global neighbouring right services for a broad range of Imagem clients across musical genres.[12][13]
In 2013 Fintage House signed a deal with IIP, the creators of FUGA, to create a new online platform for rights-holders. Together Fintage and IIP plan to create a fully automated service for rights holders including: global distribution of master recordings, promotion and revenue collection. In a traditionally slow and convoluted part of the business, this new platform will put the information at the client’s fingertips.[14] Independent IP, Fintage House to build Global Digital Rights Service Platform Fuga by Billboard Staff Fintage House teams up with technology specialist
In 2016, Neighboring rights is now Fintage’s biggest music division with clients such as Bruce Springsteen, Faith Hill, Sia and Ed Sheeran. Fintage and rival Kobalt onto their boards seek society board appointment to do more for creators. A discreet revolution: How Fintage House helped the music business grow up. Fintage agreed to sell its music publishing and neighboring rights divisions to Kobalt Music Group.[11] Kobalt buys Fintage
In 2018, Fintage House buys Lasso Group to Expand in Online Rights Collections. Rights management specialist Fintage House has bought Lasso Group. Fintage House launches new app: MovieChainer Enlists MK2 Charades Fintage House is set to launch Fintage CAM Live
In 2019, Fintage House co-CEO Robbert Aarts talk about the company's role in the global film, television, and music industry on Podcast "Media CFO" by Tobias Jaeger with RA published on 21 April 2019 https://podtail.com/en/podcast/media-cfo-podcast/--robbert-aarts-of-fintage-house-building-an-enter/ & Fintage talks about collection
FH is referenced in the book "Online film production in China using Blockchain and Smart Contracts: the development of Collaborative Platforms for Emerging Creative Talents" wrote by Mr. Patrice Poujol published on 4 March 2019 by Springer. 460 pages. This e-book has been downloaded 870 times and is part of the International Series on Computer Entertainment and Media Technology book series. Computer entertainment & Media Technology & Online Film Production in China Using Blockchain and Smart Contracts
In 2020, Fintage House is an education partner(L) of Stage32, an online platform connecting and educating film, TV and new media creative professionals worldwide. During the pandemic, Fintage and Stage32 gave over 4,000 clients access to a free private online platform allowing them to watch official film festival selections and connect with creators.Stage 32 Joins Forces with Fintage House on Stage 32 Screenings
In 2021, Fintage House made a significant investment in Verifi Media, a company dealing with media rights data management services.Verifi Media Closes $4M Funding Round Led by FUGA, Fintage House, and QVT & Fuga and Fintage House lead $4m funding round for Verifi Media
In 2022, Robbert Aarts, Co-CEO of Fintage House became an advisory board member of Multimedia Music. Multimedia Music Who We Are
Every year to coincide with the world-famous Cannes Film Festival, Fintage House and Akin Gump organise the Jorge Gallegos Memorial Trophy, Annual Boules Tournament. This prestigious event combines the sport of pétanque with a relaxed and informal cocktail party and is attended by the who’s who of the film and television world. The tournament takes place in May on the Promenade de la Croisette, Cannes, France. All proceeds from the Boules event directly benefit humanitarian organisation, FilmAid international.[15]
References
- ^ a b Minns, Adam. "Fintage House announces management buyout". Screen Daily. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ^ Anon. "Company Overview of Fintage House B.V". Bloomberg Business Week. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
- ^ a b Aarts, Robbert. "Robbert Aarts on Fintage House Entertainment". Artists House Music.
- ^ a b c Meza, Ed. "Fintage House links to Mediapeers Exchange". Variety. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
- ^ Aarts, Robbert. "Robbert Aarts on Fintage House Entertainment". Artists House Music. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
- ^ Christman, Ed. "Fintage House and Rights Agency Limited joining forces". Billboard. Archived from the original on 25 October 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
- ^ SRIDHAR, SRIMATHI (31 July 2012). "Will This Filmmaker-Friendly Credit Card Save You From Debt?". Indie Wire. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
- ^ Anon. "Fintage House and Rights Agency Limited join forces". Music Week. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
- ^ "Tag: Fintage House".
- ^ Gillen, Anne Marie (2012). Producer's Business Handbook, 3rd Edition. John J. Lee Jr. [Place of publication not identified]: Focal Press. ISBN 978-1-136-05065-7. OCLC 1103278171.
- ^ Block, Alex Ben (26 July 2012). "CASHét Card Created To Serve Film, TV Productions". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ Smirke, Richard (22 September 2015). "Neighboring Rights for Jay Z, Iron Maiden Now Under Same Roof with Imagem and Fintage House Joint Venture". Billboard. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ "IMAGEM & FINTAGE HOUSE ANNOUNCE JOINT VENTURE". www.recordoftheday.com. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ Pakinkis, Tom. "Fintage House teams with technology specialist IIP for new rights platform". Music Week. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ^ Swart, Sharon (21 May 2013). "Cannes: While Theft Continues to Plague Fest, Charity Event Hits the Carlton (Column)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 15 July 2013.