Small Business Success Story -GKIDS Inc
Each year the New York Small Business Development Center recognizes outstanding small businesses in a variety of ways. This Success Story from the Manhattan SBDC appears in our 2015 Annual Report . Eric Beckman GKIDS Inc Manhattan SBDC GKIDS is the distributor of top-caliber, award-winning animated films from around the world. Founded in 2006 by Eric Beckman, past releases include many award winners and Eric is a founder of the New York International Children’s Film Festival. The company has scored four Best Animated Feature Oscar nominations – the most for an independent distributor – with The Secret of Kells in 2010, A Cat in Paris and Chico & Rita in 2012, and Ernest & Celestine in 2014. As his business grew, Eric found that many NYC banks were unable to understand his industry and financing needs. GKIDS purchases rights upfront and receives the revenue in future periods. The revenue stream was fairly consistent and predictable...