Stage 32 6 Part Producing Lab: Create A Business Plan For Your Feature Film Under $5 Million

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Create the business plan for your feature film with a budget under $5 million under the mentorship of Jeanette Milio, a producer and financier of over 45 films with Netflix, Disney, Warner Bros., Lionsgate, HBO, Showtime, and more!

***Flexible Learning: if you cannot attend any of the sessions live don't worry - you will be sent the links to the recordings of each session within 48 hours of the live session and you will have direct access to Jeanette on email to ask her any questions so you can keep up at your own pace and schedule.***

Payment plans available - contact edu@stage32.com for details

Films under a $5 million budget can be very profitable and, thus, a very attractive opportunity for investors. Films in this budget range allow for sufficient costs to hire a recognizable lead actor and pay for sufficient below the line production to create a quality product, all while remaining at a low overall budget so the film can make significant profit through various distribution avenues. This winning combination elevates profitability significantly and reduces the risks for investors.

However, investors aren’t just going to give you millions of dollars because you’re making a low budget feature film. Investors want to see a strong business plan for a project, which lays out their risks, offers mitigation strategies and projects a meaningful return on investment. If you are going to raise money for your film, it is imperative that you approach your investors with a comprehensive business plan.

In this exclusive and interactive Stage 32 6-part lab, you will work directly with an industry leader to create your business plan for your feature film that you can use to pitch to your investors. Your business plan will include everything your investors need to properly understand to decide to invest in your film, including the creative aspects of your project to the ideal distribution strategy, detailed financials, as well as risk mitigation and profit optimization strategies. Your business plan will also include various options for your investor to choose from, and it will offer different phases to invest in including the development phase, the physical production and the finishing costs.

Guiding you through the creation of your business plan is producer and financier Jeanette Milio. Jeanette has worked on over 45 films and television programs for companies like Netflix, Disney, Warner Bros., Lionsgate, HBO, Showtime, and many more. Her projects have also starred Academy Award-winning performers, including Halle Berry, Adrien Brody, Forest Whitaker, and Mickey Rourke. Jeanette is a member of the Producers Guild of America, Women in Film, and the Cannes Film Festival Producer's Network and structured her own media fund in 2009 that financed theatrical features with a production volume of $60 million.

Over 6 interactive sessions, including 2 one-on-one sessions with Jeanette and a practice pitch session, you will learn what should (and shouldn’t) be in your business plan and actually create your own business plan for your project. You will learn about the different investment options you can present to your investors, including investments as a loan, and an equity investment. You will walk away from this film finance lab with the business plan for your project in-hand that has been vetted by an industry professional and is ready to present to investors!

PLUS! You’ll receive exclusive handouts to help you create your business plan. Downloads include:

• Financial Planning Tools
• Business Plan Example
• Adjustable Worldwide Distribution Revenue Projection Template

If you are looking to raise money for your feature film project with a budget under $5 million, this lab is a must!

PRAISE FOR JEANETTE'S PREVIOUS STAGE 32 EDUCATION:

"Jeanette has invaluable knowledge and made me feel like seeing my movie on the big screen was possible." --Phillip F.

"Jeanette's experience really comes through in her mentorship. She has seen it all and is so helpful in guiding you through the complex world of film and tv." -- Letty L.

"I learned so much from Jeanette and highly recommend you work with her!" -- Kaitlin L.