Launched in 2015 & headquartered in NYC’s World Trade Center & Georgetown, Cayman Islands, OFS also has offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, London & Budapest. The Origo Funds enable the financing, creation, ownership & exploitation of media content: major motion pictures, serialized TV & other programing distributed via worldwide release & digital media-delivery channels. Origo’s unique leadership structure includes top executives from major disciplines in media creation/exploitation, as well as seasoned professionals from the finance world. This enables Origo to quickly analyze, obtain, finance & distribute content — overseeing the entire process from within, while working at arm’s length through special purpose, production vehicles — resulting in a diminished footprint. Simultaneously, the finance team oversees management of our investors’ capital—continuously providing investment advisement, robust treasury service & an assurance of best business/finance practices throughout the investment cycle. A rare dual conservatorship in a media-based fund. Origo finances/co-finances production-ready content, as well as options/develops intellectual property via partnerships with top producers, ultimately financing production. Offering premium production company capabilities without the overhead, Origo mitigates investor risk through an anticipated output of 60-80 films over the life of the Funds, spanning a range of genres to appeal to a diverse audience. Being distributor agnostic enables Origo to find the perfect distribution partner, as well as customize sales & marketing campaigns for each project. In addition to the U.S. market, Origo invests in content produced for China, India & other emerging markets. For tax planning & to address complexities of onshore, foreign investment, Origo set up two parallel funds to accommodate U.S. & foreign investors. Fully registered in the U.S., Cayman Islands & other jurisdictions, Origo is not a tax shelter.
