Craig McMahon

CEO of Forte Corp Holdings | Film Producer | Debt Financier | Driving Profitable Entertainment Projects

South Yarra, Victoria, Australia

About

Film producer, financier and entrepreneur known for creating optimal relationships between creatives and business to facilitate productions with profitable returns. With hands-on theatrical and film production experience for both studios and independents, in Hollywood and internationally.

Experience

  • Elevate Production Finance ()
    • Executive Chairman
      Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    • Managing Director
      Feb 2018 - Sep 2025 · 7 yrs 8 mos

      Elevate Production Finance (EPF) is a full service film and television production financier. Our operation is equipped to partner with productions in Australia, New Zealand, UK, Europe, USA & Canada. A dynamic group with a passion for quality film and television and a collective background in film production, distribution and law, EPF is a new media financier that shares your goal to bring great stories to screens large and small. Our goal is to earn a reputation as a friendly and pro-active group that plays an integral role in the growth of Australia’s film and television industries. We are here to provide finance to meet your production cash flow requirements – whether you need funding against Federal and State government rebates & incentives, distribution guarantees, sales agent advances, pre-sales and gap finance. EPF also offers full Executive Production services including equity investment, assistance with establishing finance plans, investor relations and ongoing supervision of investments.

  • Chief Executive Officer at Forte Corp Holdings
    Jan 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 7 mos

    Forte Corp Holdings is a multifaceted media organisation providing production services, producing and financing screened entertainment. - Elevate Production Finance: A senior debt financier for film and television production. - Forte Corp Pictures: Premium film, television and live event production company. - Consolidated Media Services: A turn-key solution for physical production, accounting services and maximising local incentives. - Tilt Media: A premium television production company with a focus on true stories.

  • Founder & Managing Director at McMahon International
    2008 - Present · 18 yrs 7 mos

  • Managing Director at McMahon International Live
    2007 - Present · 19 yrs 7 mos

  • Production Accountant at Freelance Film Production
    2006 - 2008 · 2 yrs