ATLANTA—CineFi has launched as the first fully digital credit union focused exclusively on professionals in television, motion pictures, music, gaming, content creation, and the broader influencer economy, targeting what it says has been a long-standing gap in financial services for Atlanta’s entertainment industry.
Designed around the irregular income and project-based work common in creative fields, CineFi is built on more than 50 years of entertainment-industry experience through its parent, First Entertainment Credit Union. The digital platform offers high-yield checking and savings, round-up savings on debit purchases, early direct deposit, no account fees, access to more than 33,000 surcharge-free ATMs, and ATM fee rebates.
The credit union said its mission extends beyond basic banking, with a focus on supporting the entertainment ecosystem that surrounds film and television production, including nonprofits, schools, festivals, and other organizations connected to the industry.
“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.”
CineFi is available to eligible members in the Atlanta metropolitan area and, as a fully digital credit union, offers nationwide access to accounts and services. Additional information on eligibility and enrollment is available at cinefi.com.