About Us
President - William Fay - Producer
Mr Fay was one of the founders of Legendary Pictures. with over 30 years of experince in the entertainment industry. Mr. Fay has produced films such as "HANGOVER. INDEPENDENCE DAY. THE PATRIOT, 300" just to name a few. Mr. Fay has a long lasting relationship with all major studios.
CEO- Tony Cohen J.D. - Producer
Mr. Cohen has been working in the entertainment business since 1997, in 2001 Cohen became the Senior Vice President of JKMPO (Jonathan Krane Motion Picture Organization) the compnay produced films such as •FACE/OFF. SWORDFISH, MICHAEL. PHENOMENON, BASIC, GENERAL'S DAUGHTER, PRIMARY COLORS" under Mr. Krane. totalling 48 studio picutres. Cohen served Mr. Krane for 10 years prior to launching Bridgegate Films in 2007. Mr. Cohen graduated from Sacramento State University in 1994 with a degree in Bachlor of Science, and in 2010 recieved his Juris Doctorate from Southern California School of Law.
President - William Fay - Producer
Mr Fay was one of the founders of Legendary Pictures. with over 30 years of experince in the entertainment industry. Mr. Fay has produced films such as "HANGOVER. INDEPENDENCE DAY. THE PATRIOT, 300" just to name a few. Mr. Fay has a long lasting relationship with all major studios.
CEO- Tony Cohen J.D. - Producer
Mr. Cohen has been working in the entertainment business since 1997, in 2001 Cohen became the Senior Vice President of JKMPO (Jonathan Krane Motion Picture Organization) the compnay produced films such as •FACE/OFF. SWORDFISH, MICHAEL. PHENOMENON, BASIC, GENERAL'S DAUGHTER, PRIMARY COLORS" under Mr. Krane. totalling 48 studio picutres. Cohen served Mr. Krane for 10 years prior to launching Bridgegate Films in 2007. Mr. Cohen graduated from Sacramento State University in 1994 with a degree in Bachlor of Science, and in 2010 recieved his Juris Doctorate from Southern California School of Law.
About BRIDGEGATE Films
Mr. Bill Fay is one of the founders of Legendary pictures which produced some of the most successful studio pictures such as HANGOVER, INDEPENDENCE DAY, 300, THE PATRIOT as well as many more films prior to selling his company to WANDA group of China for over 4 Billion dollars, with over 30 years of experience as the top executive in the entertainment business Mr. Fay brings a vast amount of knowledge and connections to the company.
Mr. Anthony G. Cohen J.D. (C.E.O) – Prior to creating Bridgegate Films, was the Executive Vice President of JKMPO (Jonathan Krane Motion Picture Organization) which produced studio films such as FACE-OFF, SWORDFISH, MICHAEL, PHENOMENON, LOOK WHO’S TALKING TRILOGY I, II AND III, PRIMARY COLORS, BLIND DATE, PINK PANTHER, A CIVIL ACTION, THE GENERALS DAUGHTER, DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE, plus many more.
BRIDGEGATE MEDIA GROUP. INC
(“BGF” The Group) is a special purpose entity with a presence in Los Angeles and China.
- BGF’s objective is to finance and own a new independent lP library (“the library”) comprised of a diverse portfolio of approximately 28 movies.
- BGF has secured guaranteed full distribution in China for its first 5 Films.
- BGF is seeking $15M for its first film, fully distributed through our partner company Voltage domestically, and by BGF Shanghai in China.
- BGF is seeking $25M in funding for its first 10 films.
- BGF will expect to deliver its first dividend within 3 years and then annual dividends thereafter. BGF will be seeking an event or exit strategy within 10 years.
This may include an outright library sale, acquisition, recapitalization or exit that may even include utilizing the capital markets.
T.V Veteran, Neil Stearns, is one of the most respected and well known executives in the entertainment business. With over 45 years experience in the show biz. Mr. Stearns served as the Senior Vice President at Dick Clark Productions and was in charge of producing some of the shows that you are familiar with such as the GOLDEN GLOBE, BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS, COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, NEW YEARS EVE WITH DICK CLARK as well as over 100 other programmings. Mr. Stearns also created/packaged and sold TV shows such as PAWN STARS, DOG WHISPERER, HOTEL IMPOSSIBLE just to name a few.
Bridgegate films day to day operations are met by some of Hollywood’s top executives, they are building an impressive slate of high-quality feature films to distribute in conjunction with their studio partners, which they have relationships with. Focusing on commercial, talent-driven films, the company looks at projects in all stages of production for strategic release across multiple platforms. Bridgegate Films tailors each release based on the unique characteristics of their films, ranging from day-and-date VOD releases to mid-scale traditional theatricals. Bridgegate Films was established by Anthony G. Cohen, and is led by Bill Fay who serves as President and David Cohen as Chief Financial Officer.
Management Team
Anthony G. Cohen
Chairman and founder
Graduate of NYU Law School, Mr. Cohen has been in the entertainment business since 1997. Anthony G. Cohen is the CEO-Chairman and founder of Bridgegate Films, as well as Stearns Cohen Media Group (SCMG), two of the entertainment industry’s connected independent production companies in Hollywood. Cohen has been behind the scene as a Sr. Executive Vice President working with one of Hollywood’s top producers since 1997.
Neil Stearns
President
Neil Stearns served senior Vice-President of Dick Clark Production for 15 years. He oversaw and produced the Oscars Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, Billboard Awards, Country Music Awards, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. And he is the creator of hit TV shows, Pawn. Stars, Dog Whisperer, Hotel Impossible etc. which have generated over 10 billion dollars for the networks. He serves as the President of Stearns/Cohen Media, a sister company to Bridgegate Films, as well as senior consultant to Bridgegate Films.
Jerry Silverman
Senior Executive Vice President
Recognized national leader and consultant to the banking industry on the subjects of Collateral Value/Liquidation Value, Bankruptcies in specialized Industries, marketability, loans/loan feasibility and risk factors, appraisals, actual auctions, projections based upon self prepared marketing studies.
Kenneth Ho
Vice President
With several years of experience working in TV/film industry, Kenneth Ho’s exceptional knowledge and work ethic have made him a great asset to Bridgegate Films. He also is the Vice-President of development.generated over 10 billion dollars for the networks. He serves as the President of Stearns/Cohen Media, a sister company to Bridgegate Films, as well as senior consultant to Bridgegate Films.
William Fay
Producer/Advisor
William Fay is one of the most prominent producers in Hollywood. He has produced studio films for Warner Bro, Universal Studio, Sony Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Paramount and 20th Century Fox. His extensive connection to the stars and all major studio executives is unparalleled, which is Bridgegate Films’ secret access. Mr. Fay has produced over 35 films, grossing over 8 billion dollars for the studios.
Nancy Bennet
Producer/Advisor
Nancy Bennett was buyer for Lifetime network for over 12 years who immediately after became the vice-president of development of Lifetime network, where she served for over 20 years. Her experience is unmatched in the TV network world. In addition, in combination with Mr. Cohen and Mr. Fay, we have the ultimate weapon in entertainment industry.
DISTRIBUTION PARTNER
Bridgegate Films works with top distribution partners to bring its high-quality, talent-driven films to global audiences. With guaranteed distribution in China through BGF Shanghai for its first five films and domestic distribution with partners like Voltage, Bridgegate ensures its releases are strategically positioned for success. The company tailors its distribution approach to each film, ranging from VOD releases to traditional theatrical runs. This flexible model allows Bridgegate to maximize exposure and profitability in both domestic and international markets. Leveraging strong industry relationships, Bridgegate Films is committed to delivering commercially successful films across multiple platforms, building a solid foundation for long-term growth in the entertainment industry.