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Pathfinder Pictures, established by Katie Mustard and Skip Henfling in 2023 in Amsterdam, is an international production service company uniquely positioned to cater to film and TV production needs of US content across Europe and the Middle East.

With a collective experience of over 50 years in production and studio finance Katie and Skip specialize in providing consulting services to producers, investors, and studios. Their expertise includes:

crafting efficient production plans across continents
budgeting and scheduling small ($3 - $10 Mil) and large shows ($10 - $100 mil)
tax incentive management
contract negotiation
problem solving
proactive financial management from development through delivery.

As both freelancers and studio executives,

they bring a blend of analytical and creative thinking to the table.

Cash Rebate - The Netherlands

As a Dutch based production company we are entitled to a 35% cash rebate on qualified expenditure in the Netherlands. Each film and series project is currently capped at 3M euro per project.

For Feature films and long form animation a minimum production budget of € 1 Mil is required as well as a minimum spend on Dutch qualifying costs of € 150K
For High End series a minimum budget of 4k up to 12K per broadcast minute (depending on the category) is required as well as a minimum spend on Dutch qualifying costs of 15% of the total budget.

Pathfinder is committed to streamlining the production process, optimizing resources, and balancing the creative with the financial to produce the highest quality productions.

Meet Skip Henfling

Skip Henfling is a seasoned executive in the entertainment industry, having held key roles at major studios such as Netflix and MBC. With a focus on finance and production, Skip spent five years at Netflix, overseeing the management of local language original content in EMEA from Los Angeles and Amsterdam.

Before his corporate tenure, Skip built a robust career as a freelance Production Accountant, working across 13 countries over two decades. In his most recent role as Director of Production & Studio Finance at MBC Studios, Skip led MENA Finance teams across Dubai, Cairo, and Riyadh, facilitating the production of diverse Arabic and English language projects in the region. Currently Skip is working as a production consultant and financial controller for studio productions.

Meet Katie Mustard

Katie Mustard’s career spans 30 countries and covers all facets of production, including roles as a line producer, producer, and production executive. Notably recognized in Variety’s Top 10 Producers to Watch, Katie has led the production of over 40 feature films including acclaimed titles such as Otherhood, Custody, and The Greatest.

In 2018, Katie joined Netflix as a Director of International Production based in Europe, where she oversaw the successful production of 27 Netflix Original TV shows on a diverse slate including Into the Night (Belgium), The Woods (Poland), Young Wallander (Sweden), Rise of the Empires: Ottoman (Turkey/US), and The Club (Turkey). Her leadership contributed to the establishment of industry best practices and efficient production workflows in EMEA.

In 2021, Katie relocated to Istanbul to spearhead the establishment of a Netflix studio in Turkey, driving strategic growth initiatives and ensuring long-term success in the region. In 2023, Katie returned to producing and production consulting with a focus on facilitating US content shooting in Europe.

Katie received her B.A in Cinema-Television from the University of Southern California and attended high school TV and Film camps at Northwestern and UCLA. She is a member of the DGA, the PGA, IFP, and Women Production Society. She is in her 11th year serving as the production advisor for the Venice Biennale Cinema Fund to support global emerging talent.