Why Use DEBT?!
Top 3 Reasons
1. Control:
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Own 100% of project with 100% of net rev into YOUR llc!
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No giving up profit or YOUR creative control to investors!
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Maintain film's creative vision from SCRIPT to SCREEN!
2. Access:
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Debt is structured and funded MUCH faster than equity!
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Repayment follows milestones NOT investor opinions or bias!
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Instant access to CAPITAL needed for proper development!
3. Leverage:
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Get distribution secured and the BEST state tax rebates!
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Attach top talent WITH distribution to drive max box office!
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Move MUCH quicker to stay on schedule & under budget!
Why?!
Meet....
Hugh McPherson
Leader | Strategist | Filmmaker
Producer | Executive Producer | Actor
Hugh joins projects as Producer & Executive Producer with a focus on business strategy, development funding, project packaging, financing structure, distribution positioning, social media, and preparing films for commercially viable production and successful release.
His focus is on the business side of filmmaking before principal photography. He helps independent filmmakers build both The Capital Stack and The Development Stack required to secure funding, attract distribution, and position projects for a success release.
Compensation for his team is performance-based and tied directly to successfully raised project capital, distribution, and other financial elements of the project. If funds are raised, our team receives 20% of all debt and/or equity capital secured for the project.
Upon achieving full project funding, Hugh receives a producer's share, an executive producer's share, plus a minor role in the film, and all credits.
NO CAPITAL RASIED - NO MONEY PAID!
Development Funding With Debt
Debt is faster, more predictable, and Debt Doesn't Argue™ every aspect of your project! Structured through an LLC, this debt-first model helps protect your personal assets while building project value.
The Capital Stack:
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Development Funding - LLC Formation!
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Distribution & MSGs - not at end or film fest!
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Tax Credits & Rebates - easier with distro!
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Streaming & VOD Deals - only after distro!
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Brand Integration - 5% - 15% - BONUS $$$!
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GAP Funding - 15% - Only if needed!
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Strategic Equity - Optional WITH leverage!
Maximize YOUR ownership. Minimize dilution. Maintain creative control.
Proper Project development
These items must be completed to obtain foreign & domestic distribution, state tax rebates, streaming and TV deals, brand integration, GAP funding for released readiness.
The Development Stack:
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Commercially Viable Screenplay - Save the Cat
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Development Packaging with Complete Analytics
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Budget & Schedule by a REAL Line Producer
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LLC, Trademarks, Copyrights & Story Rights
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Distribution, Accounting & Social Media
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Casting, Production Services & Producer's Rep
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Production Support + Post-Production & Delivery
Filmmakers pitch stories & Lenders
finance capital stacks.
