Member Resources
This page will be password-protected, intended as information for interested parties. After the successful financing and subsequent beginning of Pre-Production, a similar page such as this one will be used to communicate with investors members of the company on updates to the project, such as Casting, Locations, and the pathway to filming.
Investment Set-up
Capital Required
Prep., Production and Post-Production - $250,000 - 300,000
10 - 12 Equity Units at $25,000 each
Revenue Split: Investors, 110% ($275,000 - 330,000) until Re-Coup of Principle,
After 110% Re-Coup, 50% of all Revenues after Re-Coup, 50% of incomes to Production Company
Incentives
a). Section 181 of the federal Tax code allows for a 100% write-off of investment in the year the investment is made, securing 40% of the investment for qualified investors.
b). Investors offered the option of first right of refusal investment in ‘Phase 2’, entailing a $2M feature, as well as two series packages for marketing.
c). Members in the production LLC will be given bi-weekly updates on the progress of pre-production, production and post. Input is welcomed.
Merits
a. LOVE LOST LONG ISLAND films on Long Island, 33 miles from Manhattan, giving production access to the New York talent base, crew and talent.
b. A low budget provides for a quick turnaround, and also a lower break-even, allowing opportunities with mid-market streaming platforms (see below)
c. Filming in New York, and marketing out of New York provides access to film distributors, and elevates the exposure of the production.
Section 181 of the Federal Tax Code allows an investor in a feature film a 100% write-off on the investment, in the same year as the investment occurs. An investment made in 2023, for example, can be written off on 2023 taxes. Section 181 has been extended to 2025. This information will be confirmed as condition of the investment.
Marketing
Revenues from LOVE LOST LONG ISLAND will come from the successful placement on one of the dozens of streaming platforms available on Smart TV’s and Smart devices.
There are three major types of streaming outlets --- Transactional Video on Demand (TVOD), Advertising Video on Demand (AVOD) and Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD).
Top SVOD Channels
1. Netflix
2. Prime Video
3. Disney+
4. Hulu
5. HBO Max
6. Paramount+
7. Apple TV+
8. Starz
9. Showtime
10. YoutubeTV
Top AVOD Channels
1. Pluto TV
2. Tubi
3. The Roku Channel
4. Samsung TV PLus
5. Freevee
6. Crackle
7. Crunchyroll
8. Vudu
9. GlobalTV
10. Twitch
PROJECTIONS
Streaming platforms do not publish the sale price for a particular project and in many cases require an NDA by the Production company on the specifics of the transaction, so presently there are no hard figures that are reliable.
In taking into consideration certain films which had similar parameters to LOVE LOST LONG ISLAND --- either in budget, a cast that was largely unknown at the time, and films geared toward relationship or rom-com stories --- here were some of the results:
$4M Domestic Box Office, 7.1M International Box Office
June/2021 Netflix Release, 29 Days in Top 10
#28 in Worldwide DVD Sales for 2008
#17 in DVD Sales 2017
Purchased October 2016 for 12/16 debut on Netflix
Sept./2020 Netflix Release, 18 days in Top 10
Fulfillment
The strategy on both the front end (prior to production and during) and the back end (after completion of final product) is to begin with regional support in Long Island and New York, and build momentum to a larger audience.
1. NAME ATTACHMENT
2. STRATEGIC CASTING
3. LOCAL BUSINESS ALLIANCES
4. PRODUCTION VALUE
1. Land a name or recognizable talent as Producer or small role
2. Preference in roles to talent with social media following or affiliation with successful show.
3. Product placement of Long Island Businesses
4. Hiring of established Cinematographer to guarantee Broadcast Quality production value
1. DIRECT CONTACT WITH ACQUISITIONS
2. PREMIERE AT LOCAL THEATER
3. 3RD PARTY AGGREGATE
4. PRODUCER’S REP.
1. Production maintains relationship with several distribution companies with a track record for sales to streaming platforms.
2. Production intends to rent a theater in Long Island for World premiere, with media and select New York companies in attendance.
3. Hiring of a designated company, registered with streaming platforms for submission.
4. Hiring of an Entertainment Attorney, or other Industry Rep. with a healthy track record of selling content.
Future Project
The long-ish term goal of LOVE LOST LONG ISLAND is as a launchpad to more ambitious projects. Waiting in the wings is another feature, ready to go, along with two series packages.
INVESTORS IN "LOVE LOST LONG ISLAND" AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE THE OPTION OF FIRST RIGHT OF REFUSAL FOR THIS NEXT PROJECT.
Series Package - Hard Boiled Action/Comedy
Feature Film - Romantic Comedy
$2M Budget
Series Package - High Concept Romantic Comedy Ensemble