ENTERTAINMENT
BANKING SERVICES

As active members of the entertainment industry, we understand the unique challenges facing the creative community today. Our focus is on providing tailored solutions that save organizations time and money, allowing them to concentrate on groundbreaking cinematic and impactful work.

WHAT WE OFFER

Knowledgeable staff that understand and care about the industry

Fully digital and easy to open business checking accounts

Competitive high yield business savings - to grow your budget, not deplete it

Complimentary online and mobile banking with remote check deposit

Commercial lending including SBA 504 and 7a loans

The DRB Difference

Fast, fully digital account opening processes

No account fees, maintenance fees, or digital banking fees.

High Yield Business Savings

Complimentary ACH transfer services

Dedicated account managers

FDIC insurance with optional additional coverage up to $15,000,000

What our customers have to say

about working with DR Bank

Han West

Partner and Head of Production,
Washington Square Films

"As someone running a multidisciplinary entertainment production company, I can attest that the banking needs of our various projects and ventures can be complex and granular, often involving many different stakeholders and entities. The wonderful people at DR Bank have consistently been able to provide the support we need through their demonstrated understanding of our nuanced business. Their responsiveness and solution-oriented posture also makes them excellent partners in an industry that is often minute-to-minute, and I couldn’t recommend them more highly."

Orly Ravid

Founder and Co-Executive Director,
The Film Collaborative

"The folks at DR bank are a pleasure to work with - they are more responsive and helpful than other banks we’ve encountered. Opening an account and getting our questions answered was a breeze.“

Margie Ratliff

Founder Documentary Participants
Empowerment Alliance

"Searching for a bank that mirrored the ethics of my nonprofit felt like a herculean task; that is until I found DR Bank. Every interaction I've had with the DR Bank staff has been effective and enlightening. It was easy to get set up in their system, and they've been with me for every stage of my nonprofit's growth. It's clear that their dedication to ethical, transparent banking makes them an outlier in the industry. As a documentary filmmaker and nonprofit creator, I feel that DR Bank truly understands my banking needs, and they continue to adapt to the needs of the documentary ecosystem as a whole.”

Daniel J Chalfen

7x Emmy Nominated Producer

"The team at DR Bank truly understand the unique challenges of the independent film business. Their knowledge, combined with a personalized approach to banking, has made them invaluable partners for me. I wholeheartedly recommend DR Bank to any producer or organization seeking a more attentive banking relationship with a group that genuinely supports creative work.“

Dawn Bonder

President and CEO, The Denovo
Initiative

"The team at DR Bank is responsive, professional, and always service focused. We are delighted to be working with a bank that shares our values and understands the unique banking needs of our nonprofit. I cannot recommend DR Bank strongly enough!"

Meet

the team

Alex Lieberman

Director of Entertainment Banking

14+ years of production experience. Emmy nominated and Peabody Award winning Founder of Bright West Entertainment. Previously at Optomen, MGM, and Stick Figure.

John Barbalaco

Chief Banking Officer

20+ years of banking experience, including roles at Provident, Hudson Valley, and Union State.

Leidy Nunez

Chief Financial Officer

17 + years of finance and accounting experience, including roles at Laurel Road, CIFC, and Deloitte.

To experience the DRB difference, please contact:

Alex Lieberman: ALieberman@drbank.com 203.208.8110

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