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T he answer lies PORTFOLIO
in independent
films. Room, The Hateful Eight

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films that not only exploded
at the box office but also
received an incredible amount
of festival nominations and
wins. These films all came
from private financing which
created a great opportunity for
a risk-associated investment
with incredibly high returns.
That being said there are
millions of films being
produced that never see a
release or distribution. Ex Machina

T o be an astute investor, experienced producers. Exploit your
specific guidelines connections and do not be frightened
can make the odds to contact the producers directly.
of finding a film with To conclude, why invest in film? Your
value more in your favor. Look for tool kit for investing is simple and the
projects with mainstream or awarded rewards are financially and emotionally
actors and producers with years of fruitful. Make an investment in your
experience and high returns to ensure next portfolio that is stress-free,
the film’s line of distribution. Knowing exciting and rejuvenating. Make your
the availability of tax incentives is next investment manageable and
extremely important; a good producer something you are proud to share.
will get you an extra mile on your Investing in film is leaving your print
dollar by shooting in locations that on the world. It is creating something
offer tax incentives going up to 30-40 or being part of something that will
per cent on the total amount spent in ultimately be a living, breathing
that location. Film markets are great at investment that will transcend
organizing cocktails after film premiers through time and generations to come.
so a few tickets and accreditation The cherry on the cake is you will be a
to the top markets in the world like Hollywood Film Producer.
Cannes or The American Film Market
will be a great starting point to meet