INVESTING IN FILMS….
- There should be at least one established or recognised actor attached.
- There should be an experienced director.
- There should be an accomplished cinematographer.
- The project should have a strong script.
- A reputable sales agent should be attached to the project who should prepare the sales estimates.
- The budget should be adequate to successfully transfer the script to screen to a professional and commercial standard, whilst being commercially competitive enough to enable investors to recoup their monies.
- A skilled producer should be attached to the project capable of bringing the film (or TV production) in on budget.
- Presales to at least one major territory should be confirmed to pressure test the accuracy of the sales estimates.
- A comprehensive plan should be in place for the distribution and subsequent exploitation of the film. For TV projects, a commission should be in place with an established broadcaster.
- To protect your investment, the capital sum and premium should be repaid as high a position as possible in the recoupment waterfall.
- You should try to get the best deal you can at the back end. If you are putting in all of the equity investment you should seek 50% of the net profits otherwise a pro rata share of 50% of the profits based on your percentage of the equity investment. The remaining 50% is usually retained by the producer who may have to share part with the stars.
- An established bond company should be in place to protect the financial position of investors.
- Only invest what you can reasonably afford to risk.
- Neither Peacock Film Finance, Prosper Capital or their associates provide financial or tax advice. Before making the investment you should obtain advice from a lawyer and an accountant who should also review the finance plan and any available tax benefits such as the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) or the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS).
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Pitch Film Finance, (FRN 778985) is an appointed representative of Prosper Capital LLP (FRN 453002), which is authorised and regulated by FCA.
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