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Every project is unique and requires tailored management, financing, sales & distribution
Every project is unique and requires tailored management, financing, sales & distribution
Opus can develop a package that takes into account your specialist requirements both for Investors and Producers. We are happy to provide a free consultation at out office or yours or over the phone.
October 2024 update, the UK government will bring in 53% tax relief for indie films under 15 mil?
Tax credit for independent UK films with a budget of less than £15m
We can help or advise on the following:
We can help or advise on the following:
40 % plus International Tax breaks
Seed and development finance
Finance guarantors & Insurance
SEIS and EIS set up and management
Production Company business plans, set up and management
Pre-sales finance and discounting
Gap Finance
Producer Offset finance
Production finance
Co-production investment
Sales agent introduction and international sales forecasting and distribution
Facilities including Studios, Offices & Meeting Facilities, Equipment, Sound, CGI & Post Production
Accounting and reporting
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA that we suggest that investors consider when choosing projects in which to invest.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA that we suggest that investors consider when choosing projects in which to invest.
There should be at least one established or recognised actor attached.
There should be an experienced director attached.
There should be an accomplished cinematographer attached.
The project should have a strong script.
A reputable sales agent should be attached, who should prepare the sales estimates.
The budget should be adequate to successfully transfer the script to screen to a professional standard, whilst being commercially competitive enough to enable recoupment.
A skilled producer should be attached capable of bringing the film or TV production in on budget.
Pre-sales to at least major territory should be confirmed to pressure test the accuracy of the sales estimates. Whilst this is relevant for a theatrical release, it may be a different scenario for a streamer deal e.g. Netflix.
A comprehensive plan should be in place for the distribution of the film. For TV productions, a commission should be in place with an established broadcaster.
To protect your investment, the capital sum and premium should be as high as position as possible in the recoupment waterfall.
Get the best back end deal you can. If you are fully funding the production, you should seek 50% of net profits and/or a pro-rata share based on your investment percentage. The remaining 50% is usually retained by the Producer who may have to share with the talent.
An established bond company should be in place to protect the financial position of investors.
Only invest what you can reasonably afford to risk.
Investments are usually structured as a contractual share of profits made by the production company in exchange for a cash investment. These investments are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Investments are usually structured as a contractual share of profits made by the production company in exchange for a cash investment. These investments are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
We make every attempt to ensure any investment from our investors is as high up the waterfall as possible, that the investors and their families will have a chance to be involved, come to the set, be in the film and attend special private screenings.
We make every attempt to ensure any investment from our investors is as high up the waterfall as possible, that the investors and their families will have a chance to be involved, come to the set, be in the film and attend special private screenings.
In association with: UPA Finance and Peacock fundmanagement, https://peacockfilmfinance.com/investing-in-film/
10 Methods to Finance your Film
10 Methods to Finance your Film
Film Funds
https://www.filmdaily.tv/film-funding/10-methods-fund-your-film
https://britishfilmcommission.org.uk/plan-your-production/funding/
https://www.bfi.org.uk/sources-funding-uk-filmmaker
https://www.bfi.org.uk/get-funding-support/create-films-tv-or-new-formats-storytelling
https://filmlondon.org.uk/resource/the-bfi-fan-film-exhibition-fund
https://filmhubnorth.org.uk/filmmaker/short-film-funding
https://www.wearecreative.uk/support/film-tv/creative-england-production-fund/
https://slickfilms.co.uk/slick-films-fund-2026/
https://www.boltonfilmfestival.com/funding
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl1edoe3oXg
Sales & Distribution
Sales & Distribution
https://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/advice-support/list-of-distributors/
https://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/advice-support/how-do-i-get-my-film-into-distribution/
https://www.ep.com/blog/the-beginners-guide-to-pre-selling-a-film/
https://www.screenglobalproduction.com/category/film-sales-agents/country/uk
https://www.theknowledgeonline.com/listing-category/film-sales-agents
https://www.metfilmstudio.com/sales/about
https://www.coffeeandcigarettes.co.uk/creative-services/poster-design/
https://www.source-media.tv/film-sales-agents/
https://togetherfilms.org/services/
https://cineuropa.org/en/intsales/
https://raindance.org/festival-programme/meet-the-film-sales-agents/
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https://www.modernfilms.com/about
https://ukfilmn.i2ic.com/companies/jinga-films_
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https://www.centralcity.media/home.html
https://www.cinecircle.co.uk/blog/categories/film-distribution
https://filmdistributorsassociation.com/
https://myfirstjobinfilm.com/UK/resources/careers-guide/detail?page_id=2
https://vitrina.ai/blog/top-film-distribution-companies-in-united-kingdom-2024/
Investment Brokers:
https://peacockfilmfinance.com/film-producers-investment-information/
Music - global streaming economy
Music - global streaming economy
Record pay-out
Record pay-out
Spotify's data was revealed as it announced its annual Loud And Clear report, which breaks down the global streaming economy. The streaming giant said it had paid $11bn (£8.2bn) in royalties to the music industry last year, up from $10bn in 2024. The figure makes it the highest-paying retailer globally, the company claimed.
In the UK, it paid artists £860m in royalties – up 6% year-on-year - with more than 75% of those royalties generated outside the UK.
Spotify also says that around 150 UK artists generated more than £1m of payouts last year; and that the number generating more than £500,000 has more than doubled since 2018.
Globally, the top 80 recording artists each make over $10m (£7.4m) annually from Spotify alone.
But the Swedish company was at pains to point out that payments don't just benefit the top one per cent, saying that "roughly half of royalties were generated by independent artists and labels".
More than 13,800 artists earned $100,000 (£74,400) from Spotify last year, it added.
The company's carefully-crafted transparency is part of a fightback against the perception it underpays artists - who receive between £0.002 and £0.0035 every time a song is streamed.
It is worth noting, however, that royalties distributed by Spotify don't necessarily go directly to musicians, with record labels, distributors, publishers, managers and songwriters often taking a cut.
Meanwhile, several artists - including Massive Attack, Deerhoof and King Lizard and the Gizzard Wizard - have cut ties with Spotify in protest at the company's ties to the defence company Helsing.
Daniel Ek, Spotify's CEO and co-founder, was recently made chairman of the German tech company, which specialises in AI software integrated into fighter aircraft like its HX-2 AI Strike Drone.
Announcing their decision to delete their catalogue from Spotify, Massive Attack said: "The economic burden that has long been placed on artists is now compounded by a moral and ethical burden, whereby the hard-earned money of fans and the creative endeavours of musicians ultimately funds lethal, dystopian technologies."
In response, a spokesperson clarified that Spotify and Helsing are "totally separate companies".
English language music is losing its stranglehold on the charts, according to new data from music streaming giant Spotify.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9v04gney9yo
An opportunity to invest in some of the most exciting projects ready to go into production
An opportunity to invest in some of the most exciting projects ready to go into production
You don't need to be a millionaire.
You don't need to be a millionaire.
You can be involved from as little as £500 and still take advantage of many of the benefits.
You can be involved from as little as £500 and still take advantage of many of the benefits.
Click here . . . for some of the benefits & perks . . .
Click here . . . for some of the benefits & perks . . .
VIP Tickets to premiers
Film Festivals
Media & hotel discounts
Invites to back stage parties
Meet actors on set
Preferential tickets
Free copies of movies,
Signed scripts and directors cut's
Special memorabilia
Rap - parties
Appear in productions
Invites to exotic locations
Meet other investors
Contribute to worthwhile charities
Here are the 5 Creative Industries and tax reliefs available:
Here are the 5 Creative Industries and tax reliefs available:
Newsletters & Updates
Newsletters & Updates
Look out for our newsletters and updates which allow you to follow the progress of various projects .
Investors are often individuals from the private sector as well as financial, property or corporate arena. Some are seasoned investors in film, tv , game or media production, some are just testing the water. We are also investors ourselves together with some of the performers and production team.
Media investment is often a perfect fit for many investors because of the tax benefits especially if they are looking to make the most of Enterprise Investment Schemes. Some areas offer 40% tax breaks.
There are of course many other perks of being involved with high and low profile media projects. Production parties, Merchandise, Exotic locations, Film Festivals, Celebrities they meet on set or at functions to promote films are often available to appear in commercials or endorse products for their company. In return successful media people are often looking to invest in projects, retirement funds, property and other interesting projects.
As we are also investors we have a vested interest and are naturally keen to make sure the project is as successful as possible.
We will update you throughout the project - from production schedules and dates to visiting the sets, to news about the film and information about film premieres, distribution deals and royalty cheques.
With the correct advice and projects it can be fun as well as financially beneficial and a good component of your overall investment strategy.
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