CineFi, a digital credit union for Atlanta's creatives

Atlanta’s entertainment economy continues to surge and a new financial institution has launched to support the creators powering it: CineFi, the first fully digital credit union built exclusively for entertainment professionals, serving film, television, music, gaming, content creators, and influencers in Atlanta.

Backed by more than 50 years of entertainment-industry expertise from First Entertainment Credit Union, CineFi is an easy-to-use digital banking platform designed for the irregular income, freelance work, and project-based financial realities creatives face every day. Members can enjoy:

High-yield checking and savings

Early direct deposit

No account fees

Surcharge-free ATMs

Round-up savings

CineFi is now available as the first fully digital credit union serving television, motion picture, music, gaming, content creation, and influencer professionals in Atlanta, addressing a long-standing gap in financial services for the entertainment industry and the broader ecosystem that supports it..

Designed specifically for the unique financial realities of creative professionals, CineFi’s tailored digital experience is built upon more than 50 years of entertainment industry expertise. Launched by First Entertainment Credit Union, the premier financial institution for movie and television professionals both above and below the line, CineFi brings a future-ready banking platform to creatives in Atlanta and beyond.CineFi delivers a seamless digital experience with premium financial products featuring round-up savings on debit card purchases, high-yield checking and savings accounts, direct deposits up to two days early, no account fees, access to more than 33,000 surcharge-free ATMs, and ATM surcharge rebates.

Beyond banking, CineFi is committed to strengthening the entertainment and adjacent communities it serves including nonprofits, schools, organizations, festivals, and other companies who contribute to or are portrayed on the silver screen.

“At CineFi, we believe financial empowerment is essential to creative freedom,” said Stephen Owen, President and CEO of First Entertainment Credit Union and CineFi. “By creating a credit union built exclusively for entertainment professionals, we’re giving both established talent and rising voices the tools they need to thrive—not just financially, but as part of a stronger, more connected creative community.”

Offering premium financial products, competitive rates, and tailored financial education, CineFi empowers filmmakers—above and below the line—to achieve long-term success. Beyond banking, CineFi is committed to strengthening the entertainment and creative community by supporting industry nonprofits, schools, organizations, festivals, and events that advance the art and business of filmmaking. Visit www.cinefi.com.