OUR JOURNEY
Founded by Academy AwardTM-winning VFX specialists & digital solution innovators with a collective experience of over 80 years, Black Deer Entertainment finances and co-produces films, television, and animated content.
OUR MISSION
Redefining How Film Investment Is Done
BDE is committed to building a stronger, more compassionate and understanding world by supporting the creation of motion pictures and creative technological experiences that celebrate the people and stories that represent the histories and cultures throughout the world
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: GHOST PROTOCAL
FOUNDERS
Poya Shohani
Executive Producer / Managing Partner
An award-winning creative leader and financial strategist, Poya Shohani is the founder of both Black Deer Entertainment, New Entity Pictures, and Taken Media Arts (Saudi Arabia). He has played a pivotal role in raising multi-million-dollar investments and has contributed to blockbuster films such as Gravity, X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Creator, and many more.
A. V. T. Shankardass
Chief Investment Officer
With an extensive background in global film financing, A.V.T. Shankardass has structured multi-million-dollar investment deals across Hollywood, Bollywood, and European markets. Has invested in such franchises as Marvel, DC, The Fast and the Furious franchise, Mission Impossible franchise, and many more. His expertise in capital structuring, risk management, and international investment strategy ensures Black Deer Entertainment remains a leader in securing high-value, asset-backed investments.
Christopher Hurley
Chief Executive Officer / Co- Head Of Investment
A seasoned industry leader, Christopher Hurley has raised over $400 million in investment for Black Deer Entertainment, cementing his reputation as a powerhouse in film finance and production. With over 25 years of experience, he specializes in structuring high-yield investment opportunities while producing commercially successful and critically acclaimed films. He is also a co-founder of Black Deer Entertainment, New Entity Pictures and Taken Media Arts (Saudi Arabia)
