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PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–<\/span>Western Alliance Bank<\/a> (NYSE:WAL) today announced that Melanie Krinsky, Senior Managing Director and Head of its Entertainment & Media Group, has been named a 2026 Entertainment Business Visionary by the LA Times Studios, recognizing her role in expanding access to film, television and music financing across North America.<\/p>\n \nSince founding the Los Angeles-based group in 2021, Krinsky has led more than $2.5 billion in financing for production, post-production, distribution and music clients. The group expanded into music industry financing in 2025, reflecting growing demand for capital across the broader entertainment ecosystem.<\/p>\n \nKrinsky\u2019s recognition reflects the growing importance of specialized financing in bringing film, television and music projects to market. Her work supports independent studios, distributors and music companies seeking flexible capital to fund production, acquisition and distribution.<\/p>\n \n\u201cMelanie has redefined how entertainment and media businesses access capital,\u201d said Tim Bruckner, Chief Banking Officer, Regional Banking, Western Alliance Bank. \u201cHer work is enabling clients to move projects forward in a market that continues to grow more complex.\u201d<\/p>\n \nRecent financing supported award-winning films including \u201cAnora,\u201d the Academy Award\u00ae Best Picture 2025 winner distributed in North America by Western Alliance client Neon, and \u201cEverything Everywhere All at Once,\u201d the Academy Award\u00ae Best Picture 2023 winner produced and distributed by Western Alliance client A24.<\/p>\n \nOver a 40-year career, Krinsky has advised clients across film, television and music while mentoring industry professionals and advocating for greater representation across the creative economy. She is a frequent speaker on entertainment and finance panels in the U.S. and internationally.<\/p>\n \nRead Krinsky\u2019s Entertainment Business Visionary profile: \nView the complete list of 2026 Entertainment Visionaries: \nAbout Western Alliance Bank<\/b><\/p>\n \nWestern Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) is one of the country\u2019s top-performing banking companies and has ranked as a top U.S. bank by American Banker and Bank Director since 2016. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, is a leading national bank for business that puts customers first, delivering tailored business banking solutions and consumer products backed by outstanding, personalized service and specific expertise in more than 30 industries and sectors. With $90 billion in assets and offices nationwide, Western Alliance excels at helping businesses of all sizes capitalize on their opportunities to solve today and succeed tomorrow. For more information on our offerings, subsidiaries and affiliates, visit Western Alliance Bank<\/a>, Member FDIC, or follow us on LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.businesswire.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Western Alliance Bank (NYSE:WAL) today announced that Melanie Krinsky, Senior Managing Director and Head of its Entertainment & Media Group, has been named a 2026 Entertainment Business Visionary by the LA Times Studios, recognizing her role in expanding access to film, television and music financing across North America. 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Melanie Krinsky – Entertainment Business Visionary – Los Angeles Times<\/a><\/p>\n
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Entertainment Industry’s Business Visionaries – Los Angeles Times<\/a><\/p>\n