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Questions to ask before investing in a Movie

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Top 10 questions

  1. What is the movie about?
  2. Why will it be a blockbuster?
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Previous movies

  1. What other movies have the filmmaker produced and sold in the past?
  2. What mistakes have the team learned from previous movies that they will take with them to this production?
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Team and Founders

  1. Who is the core team (Founders) behind the production?
  2. What experience does the team have to make this a successful movie?
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Budget and financials

  1. Does the production have a detailed budget?
  2. Who developed the budget, and what is their experience in making such budgets?
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Investment

  1. How much money is needed in total?
  2. How much can a film investor expect to make from this investment?
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Production

  1. Why will the movie be a success?
  2. When is the production set to start and finish?
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Distribution

  1. Will the film be played in movie theatres?
  2. What is the distribution plan (go-to-market strategy) for the movie?
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Worst case

  1. What recourse do Investors have if the movie never gets finished?
  2. If the production goes over budget, will the Founders be willing to take an equal-sized pay cut to keep it within budget?
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Other questions

  1. If relevant, can you get a product placement?
  2. Can you get a copy of the script before you invest?
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