The Two Georges finances films through a combination of pre-sales and state tax incentives. Pre-sales involve selling distribution rights to international distributors in various territories before production begins, based on the project's marketability, including its script, cast, and director. State tax incentives provide rebates or credits on a percentage of production expenses incurred in specific locations, encouraging shoots in states like New Mexico or Louisiana. These agreements or credits are sold to third parties for cash in advance of production (a practice known as 'discounted paper'), providing operating capital to start filming. Once the film is completed, the buyers of these agreements/credits collect the committed funds.