BUSINESS PLAN OUTLINE
Executive Summary
Introduction (Setting of the Stage)
Status of the Independent Producer
General Company Description
Management and Organization (narrative biographies)
The Proposed Film
Film Synopsis/Treatment
Screenplay Rights
Comparable Box Office Performances
Production of the Picture
Budget/Use of Proceeds
Distribution Approach
Funding of the Picture and Co-Financing
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
EXHIBITS
Resumes of Principals
Literary Property Option/Acquisition Agreements
Financial Statement
Letters of Interest/Intent
Industry Articles
Press Coverage
Financial Projections
Other possible exhibits (depending on the stage at which financing is sought) may
include: title report, copyright search report, chain of title documents including
certificate of authorship for screenplay, a copy of the copyright registration,
distribution agreement(s), completion bond commitment letter, corporate resolution
authorizing you to negotiate and sign a financing agreement, final screenplay and
shooting script, cast and production credits, synopsis of the script, biographies
of key people, feature stories on lead actors and director, production stills, casual
cast photos, agreements relating to the film's music, MPAA certificate (if available)
and the E&O certificate of insurance.
Law Office of John W. Cones
794 Via Colinas
Westlake Village, CA 91362
310/477-6842 (Los Angeles)
jwc6774@roadrunner.com