44GREENWICH
ABOUT
Operating at the Intersection of Capital & Content
44GREENWICH is an investment and advisory firm focused on the global entertainment industry. The firm advises on complex acquisitions, media finance, and special situations, while selectively co-investing in content, intellectual property (IP), and emerging technologies. .
25+
Years Industry Experience
$3B+
Media Transactions
$500M+
Historical figures reflect aggregate experience of firm principals as of June 2026.
Capital Originated
PLATFORM
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CORPORATE Advisory
Advisory services relating to buy and sell-side M&A, capital formation, growth strategy, content libraries, and strategic partnerships.
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SPECIALTY FINANCE
Specialty credit solutions for film productions, distribution, emerging technologies, and other intellectual property-backed assets.
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SPECIAL SITUATIONS
Originating and executing complex, event-driven transactions involving distressed assets, corporate carve-outs, and restructurings.
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Production & Packaging
Development, packaging, financing, and production of feature films through partnerships with creators, studios, and capital providers.
PRINCIPALS
Matthew Wilkens
MANAGING PARTNER
Matthew Wilkens is a senior investment executive with more than 20 years of experience advising institutions, corporations, and private clients on complex transactions across capital markets, private investments, and the entertainment industry. A former Goldman Sachs derivatives trader, Mr. Wilkens co-managed a $1 billion-plus interest rate portfolio during the 2008 financial crisis before going on to structure more than $500 million in multi-asset transactions across the United States, Latin America, and the Middle East. Throughout his career, he has advised on major studio film slate financings and served on investment committees overseeing more than 30 media and technology companies. Mr. Wilkens serves on the Board of Directors of the Navy League of the United States (New York Council) and holds an MBA from Yale University.
Sanford R. Climan
PARTNER
Sanford (Sandy) Climan is a senior entertainment executive and producer with more than 30 years of leadership across media, film, and technology. As the founding head of Creative Artists Agency's corporate practice, he advised global institutions on transformative media transactions, including Sony's acquisition of Columbia Pictures and Matsushita's acquisition of MCA/Universal. He later served as President of Worldwide Business Development at Universal Studios and held senior leadership positions at MGM. A BAFTA and Golden Globe-winning producer, Mr. Climan produced The Aviator, directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Mr. Climan also serves as an advisor on entertainment and media to the World Economic Forum and is Chief Executive Officer of Entertainment Media Ventures. He holds an MBA from Harvard University.
Joseph Brandifino
SENIOR ADVISOR, AI | EMERGING TECH
Joseph Brandifino is a Senior Advisor at 44 Greenwich and Head of Policy at Reflection AI. He is an expert in artificial intelligence, geopolitical risk, and the responsible deployment of frontier AI systems. At 44 Greenwich, he leads the firm's Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies practice, advising on next-generation technologies across the media and entertainment industry. Previously, he held senior leadership roles at Netflix, Scale AI, and Iyuno, where he advised on AI policy, security, and innovation. Earlier in his career, he served as an Operations Officer at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). He is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Mr. Brandifino earned an MBA from Yale University, graduate degrees from Harvard and the University of Oxford, and a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania.