> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.cinelaunch.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.cinelaunch.io/film-financing-fundamentals/minimum-guarantee-mg.md). # Minimum Guarantee (MG) #### This is still in the same vein as what we previously talked about with pre-sale agreements... When a production is able to sell distribution rights to their projects before beginning production on their project in order to have capital to actually fund the creation of the project. In these pre-sale agreements, the distributer agrees to advance a certain amount of money upon delivery of a certain project. THIS is called a minimum guarantee. Typically, 10%of the mg is payable upon signature of the agreement and the remaining 90% is payable when the producer delivers the project. BUT, if a project needs access to that remaining 90% to fund the production of the project, there are still options! Most notably: Minimum Guarantee Financing. ### What is Minimum Guarantee Financing? This allows one to monetize these distributor commitments upfront, taking out a collateralized loan against these distribution promises as soon as the papers are signed. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.cinelaunch.io/film-financing-fundamentals/minimum-guarantee-mg.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.