About Us and Who We Work With
Freeway is a specialist provider of revenue sharing, rights and data management solutions to the global audiovisual entertainment industry.
Since 2001, we have been supporting thousands of clients all over the world with the international exploitation of IP, management of entertainment assets and rights data, and the transparent, impartial, and secure collection, administration, and disbursement of their royalty income.
Our business lines ranging from collection account management, escrow, residuals payroll, data management, and distribution audit services are highly tailor-made to ensure diligently meeting our clients‘ projects and collaborations’ most demanding needs.
Our relationship network stretches throughout the entire global entertainment sector. We work with clients representing every link in the revenue chain, including:
- studios
- mini-majors producers
- production companies
- entertainment lenders
- film financing institutions
- state funding organisations
- equity investors
- completion bonders
- unions (actors, writers and directors guilds)
- actors
- writers
- directors
- talent management agencies
- sales agents
- local distributors
- broadcasters
- entertainment lawyers
- consultants
ISMS Management Commitment
FREEWAY’S MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT TO OPERATE WITHIN AN ISO 27001:2022 CERTIFIED INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Introduction
Since 2025, Freeway has been ISO 27001 certified, demonstrating our commitment to information security.
Freeway understands the critical importance of information security in the role as a Data Management and Collection Account Management service provider, specializing in sophisticated data entry services. Freeway’s commitment is to help to clients organize and manage their data efficiently, catering to diverse and complex requirements that demand unique knowledge and expertise. This Information Security Policy outlines the dedication to protecting the information which Freeway handle, ensuring its confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Purpose
This Information Security Policy is designed to support Freeway’s purpose by establishing a framework for setting information security objectives, ensuring compliance with relevant information security requirements, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within Freeway’s Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Scope
This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and third-party service providers who handle information on behalf of Freeway. It covers all aspects of information security within Freeway’s data management and collection account management services.
Policy Statements
Appropriateness to Purpose: Freeway’s information security policy is aligned with the purpose of delivering specialized data entry services. Freeway recognize the unique challenges associated with managing and processing complex data and are committed to implementing robust security measures that are appropriate to Freeway’s operational context.
Information Security Objectives: Freeway’s information security objectives include:
- Protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of client data.
- Ensuring compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
- Enhancing the organization’s information security posture through continuous improvement and proactive risk management.
These objectives provide the foundation for setting specific, measurable goals to enhance Freeway’s information security practices.
Commitment to Satisfy Applicable Requirements: Freeway is committed to satisfying all applicable requirements related to information security. This includes adherence to legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations, as well as industry best practices and standards.
Commitment to Continual Improvement: Freeway is dedicated to the continual improvement of the ISMS. This involves regular reviews, audits, and updates to Freeway’s information security policies and practices to address emerging threats and vulnerabilities and to ensure ongoing compliance and effectiveness.
Availability and Communication
Documented Information: This Information Security Policy is documented and maintained as part of the ISMS. It is reviewed and updated regularly to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness.
Internal Communication: The policy is communicated to all employees and relevant stakeholders within the organization through training sessions, internal communications, and Freeway’s dedicated fileshare platform. This ensures that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in maintaining information security.
Availability to Interested Parties: The policy is available to interested parties, including clients and partners, upon request. Freeway also ensure that our commitment to information security is communicated transparently through the organization’s website and other appropriate channels.
Responsibilities
Freeway’s top management is responsible for:
- Establishing and endorsing the Information Security Policy.
- Providing the necessary resources and support for the implementation and maintenance of the ISMS.
- Promoting a culture of information security awareness and compliance throughout the organization.
All employees and contractors are responsible for:
- Adhering to the Information Security Policy and associated procedures.
- Reporting any security incidents or vulnerabilities promptly.
- Participating in information security training and awareness programs.
The Compliance Officer is responsible for:
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining the ISMS.
- Conducting regular risk assessments and audits.
- Providing guidance and support to employees and contractors on information security matters.
Conclusion
Freeway is committed to maintaining the highest standards of information security in the organization’s data management services. By adhering to this Information Security Policy, Freeway aims to protect the clients' data, comply with relevant requirements, and continuously improve the security practices. This policy is an integral part of our commitment to excellence and trustworthiness in Freeway’s services.
What our clients say
“Freeway’s team has always been able to find solutions suitable for each project and has been actively involved in explaining and demonstrating the advantages of collection accounts for European independent producers. Moreover, Freeway’s high level services ensure timely reporting and money transfers.”
Eurimages
“Film4 is proud to have introduced many of the UK’s most inspiring filmmakers to audiences worldwide including the Oscar® and BAFTA-winning hits Slumdog Millionaire and 12 Years A Slave. Freeway’s meticulous business practice gives us the confidence that our revenue reconciliation and collection account management will be consistently handled efficiently across multi-partner, multi-national agreements maximising our revenues and enabling us to invest in more films and filmmakers.”
Film4
“We have worked with Freeway since they set up and, from the start, Freeway have provided first class revenue collection and management of our collection and licensing arrangements. Freeway are responsive, provide the services we need and are a partner we can trust.”
Pathé Productions Limited
“Since setting up Mister Smith Entertainment in 2012, Freeway has provided us with the highest level of guidance and expertise, alongside consistently robust and transparent services including collection account management. Our partnership with Freeway is pivotal in our aim to deliver high-quality mainstream feature films and filmmaker driven movies to the global market.
I think that at the heart of Freeway’s success is the fact that their senior management team have a really comprehensive knowledge of content holders’ rights and needs. We’ve always found them to be responsive, and quick to grasp our business needs for each title agreement.
That kind of understanding saves time and makes Freeway’s services something we come back to time and again, for speed and efficiency as well as for their exceptional professionalism and dedication.”
Mister Smith Entertainment
2001
Freeway Entertainment Group is founded
2004
Hungary introduces new tax credit rebate
2009
EURIMAGES selects Freeway as preferred collection agency
Freeway established office in Spain
Freeway and partner company RevCheck launch distribution audit partnership
2010
Freeway acquires National Film Trustee Company from the UK Film Council
2011
EURIMAGES renews partnership with Freeway for a further three years
Freeway Entertainment Group celebrates its 10th anniversary with its inaugural cocktail reception at AFM 2011
2014
EURIMAGES renews partnership with Freeway Entertainment for a further three years
2016
Freeway Entertainment Group celebrates its 15th anniversary. Thanking you for your continued support throughout!
2019
Freeway establishes dedicated rights and data management support division
2020
Freeway launches Freeway Residuals Payroll
2021
Freeway Entertainment Group celebrates its 20th anniversary. Thanking you for your continued support!
2023
Freeway launches Freeway Production Accounting to serve local film and production community in Hungary
2025
Freeway successfully earns ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification.
To be continued . . .