Executive Caliber.
On Demand.
High-performance strategy consulting for the modern media landscape. We bridge the gap between traditional value creation and the latest digital transformation.
Our Expertise
Content Strategy
20+ years evaluating thousands of films and TV shows for studio and independent financing. Available for individual titles, libraries, and slates.
Finance & Operations
15 years of executive-level experience managing multinational organizations, with a proven record of growing top-line revenue and expanding into new territories.
Scalable Support
Long-term partnerships or one-off strategic projects to suit your needs. We'll work with you, at whatever scale the engagement calls for.
Specialized Services
Market Intelligence
In-depth analytics on competitive landscapes and trend forecasting, whether before your project hits the screen or after it releases.
Fractional CFO / COO
Fractional CFO and COO services for your content production company. Deeply experienced at studio and independent level.
Expert Witness
Expert witness services for litigation support, arbitration, and mediation. Experienced at the federal level.
Franchise Development
Experienced in franchise development and growth. Let's develop your next IP today.
Slate Financing
Expert underwriting support to institutional investors for slate financing transactions.
Greenlight Support
Robust greenlight analysis for your film or TV show. We support financiers weighing an investment and provide backend analysis for projects already underway.
Budgeting
We work with experienced line producers that can create a budget for your indie or studio script.
Business Planning
Business plans, forecasts, and investor materials for your entertainment business.
Library Valuations
Extensive experience valuing film and television libraries. We help you determine what your library is worth and sell it.
Enduring Value.
Modern Execution.
We believe the most successful content is built like the world-renowned flat-six engine: well-balanced, incredibly powerful, and engineered for the kind of enduring performance that turns creative vision into measurable, bottom-line success that delivers returns for decades.
We are a boutique consultancy providing executive-caliber support across strategy, finance, and operations. We serve independent producers, production companies of all sizes, major studios, institutional investors and financiers, family offices, and more.
Michael Rifkin
Michael is a seasoned media executive with nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of finance, strategy, and global distribution. Before founding Flat Six Media, he served as Co-Head of Sony Pictures International Productions, overseeing finance and operations for a slate of 30+ films annually.
His tenure included senior leadership within Columbia Pictures' Business Development group, where he was instrumental in the financial modeling and greenlighting of major franchises, including Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Jumanji, and Hotel Transylvania.
Ready to transform your
media strategy?
Join the ranks of the world's most innovative media brands and studios. Let's build your future narrative today.