We are looking for funding for a feature film, Cedar Pass, which will have A rated actors/actresses.
We have conservative financial projections for investors and can provide greater detail when we speak. The first ROI is the Montana Rebate Program, which offers a cash rebate for filming in the state. This equates to $2.5M Conservative estimates project gross revenue of approximately $25.7M with an investor ROI of a negotiated %.
$9.56M in Domestic Box Office receipts leads to Cedar Pass (Title of Film) breaking even on our budget of $7.89M.
Projected returns based on TV Rights, DVD Rights, Satellite TV Rights Conservative Scenario Financial Projections as follows:
- Total Revenue $30.0M
- Investment Preferred Rtn. $10.2M ($1M + 35%) (negotiated)
- Net Film Profit $19.8M
- Investor Participation (Negotiated) (ie, at .50%) $7.9M
- Investor ROI 94%
CURRENT UPDATES:
- We are planning on filming in Montana. We have been approved to do business there and also approved for their tax rebate (20-30%) which is transferable. We should be able reach the max allowed based on their criteria.
- We just came back from location scouting and walked away with most of key crew and locations. The main ranch for Cedar Pass is available after Oct. 15. Of course, this is pending full funding.
- We have an LOI from an investor group for 30-35%. We are waiting on another possible for 15-20%. We are working with a foreign sales agent as well - from the casting perspective. We need remaining 30-40%.
- All legal business docs are in place and bank account is open.
- We are open to negotiations with investors.
CASTING UPDATES:
- The script is currently with Rachel McAdams manager
- The synopsis is currently with Harry Connick Jr, Jennifer Lawrence, Glen Powell.
- A contact is able to give the script to Gina Carano sometime this week.
- We have supporting actor LOI's from Clarence Gilyard, Jr, Phil Robertson, James Frain, Jozanne Marie, Aria Shaft and Tatum Shank
From 1979 to the present, there were 80 Western movies listed on Box Office that averaged $5,464,469 on opening night and showed in 1,163 screens. Their average lifetime gross/theaters was $35,527,627. The number 1 ranking western is “Dances with Wolves” (Orion Studio) which had a lifetime Gross/Theaters of $424,208,842.
Please see the Executive Summary for BoxOfficeMojo stats (sent upon request).
MOST RECENT: Hateful 8 - $163 million in 2 weeks. (est. $44M budget) Magnificent 7– opening weekend $34M. To date $162M (est. $90M budget)
Note: CEDAR PASS IS ALSO A PILOT FOR A FUTURE TELEVISION SERIES
Summary
- We are offering negotiable rates of return for equity investment opportunities.
- We are looking for Investors who believe in our mission: SAFE programming - a good foundation for healthy minded children.
- We are looking for Investors who trust our well-rounded Production Team and who realize the ROI, not just for them but for those who watch.
- We are looking for Investors who realize this is the perfect time to produce what the population is asking for. Parents as the leaders of their family want to be ensured of SAFE programming which in turn ensures bonding time. This is essential to ensure a good foundation in families.
Budget, Executive Summary and Writer/Producer Resume sent upon request
Thank you for your interest
About Linda Wright, Writer/Producer
After MICHAEL LANDON died, Linda headed to Hollywood with a passion to change what families are watching, both at home and in the theatres. To restore a time where families sat together and watched something “good.” To write stories with value, that are meaningful with a good message about family, faith and purpose. Stories that depict real-life conflicts and issues. Stories that change lives and share hope. After working for Warner Bros. , God placed on Linda’s heart to birth HEARING GOD PRODUCTIONS – a full-service, family-driven television company. A company driven by the need to infiltrate mainstream media, attract families of all ages and faiths and to impact today’s culture for the good. With Linda’s passion for taking great stories and making them LIFE-CHANGING films, she believes that anything CAN happen - anything CAN change and to help those watching -- to believe that it CAN!
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