This Film Business Plan shows the film investor what your film will cost to develop and operate and most of all, what the return on investment will be.
Also known as a 'pitch deck', just download the template that has a detailed explanation and examples provided .. you will have a professional business plan to wow investors.
How to write a Film Business Plan
This is what a funder wants to know:
- What is your film about
- Who is behind the film
- What is your film hook or USP (Unique Selling Point)
- Who is going to watch your film
- How big is the audience and where you going to find them
- How much is the film going to cost
- Where is the money coming from
- How much can investors expect in return
Film Business Plan Template
This film business plan is a template, a step-by-step guide on how to structure your film as a business which you present to investors.
Watch the Film Business Plan in Action
Film Business Plan Example
What is included in the Core Film Business Plan?
- Confidentiality Agreement: Note what is contained in your document is Private and Confidential
- Executive Summary: Overview of the project, abbreviated budget, capital required
- Key Team: Present the Team behind your project
- Film Treatment: Introduce your Characters and layout the screenplay structure
- The Audience: Who is the Target Audience, Potential Size and Current Audience
- Production Plan: Estimated time frame for Completion of Financing, Date of Production and Post Production, Acceptance into Film Festivals, etc
- Distribution Strategy
- Finance Plan: Budget Top Sheet, Tax Credits and Rebates
- Film Proposal: : A 1-page summary (top sheet) to attract key cast and crew, present to festivals, etc
- Extensive Film Budget: Tabbed Film Budget with Top Sheet for projects up to $5 million
It's ready, you just replace the text with your details, save as pdf and send to investors.
Just download the film business plan that includes the options you selected to your computer.
The files will automatically open in Word .docx and Excel formats.
Edit the prepared text and make it your own for all your upcoming projects.
Optional Add Ons:
- Film Income Projections: Convince Investors with a projected return
- Audience Calculator: Estimate how much money you can earn from your social following
- Film Budget Package: Several essential budgets from development to post-production
- Production Company: All the contracts and forms for a successful shoot
It's easy, your film and future projects will be a breeze!