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Make an impression that lasts.
Get your idea funded!
Having a plan, a presentation and a visual concept of your idea greatly increases your chance for success and getting the funding you need when presenting it to potential investors, pre-sell distributors and grant organizations.
Your next steps are:
Planning
Pitch Deck Presentation
Filmed Trailer
No funding is guaranteed until a contract is in place, and no contacts are signed until a clear idea is pitched.
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Planning is key. Without a plan, there is no direction for your film. Ideas that are not well thought through are just that . . . ideas!
A well made plan however, this peaks interest. This demonstrates commitment, highlights any challenges or weak points BEFORE timeliness is critical so you can have solutions ready. Concise planning allows you to explore more than the basis of your idea. You get to explore your idea to it’s fullest! Find out what else is possible?
Develop your plan to a point of dreamlike success!
To fully explore your film idea, we need to know:
Purpose:
What is your film about?
What purpose does it serve?
What the synopsis of the film?
Vision:
What is your vision with this film?
How do you see it in your minds eye?
What are key elements that need to be well translated through this film?
Goals:
What is your ultimate goal?
Once you’ve accomplished that, what is your follow up goal?
When you think of the BEST possible successful outcome, what does that look like to you?
Through our discovery process we will help to organize your idea, give it shape & structure, and help you prioritize your next steps.
Once we are on the same page and have a complete picture of your project, your vision and your goals, then we have the appropriate information needed to start preparing for your Pitch Deck Presentation.
Remember that all this information is critical, with it we are looking at the scale of the project and with it the scope of budget needed. We need to be very clear on what we are asking for and what we can deliver with the funds we are asking for.
That is where our expertise comes in. We are here to step with you and guide you through the process to have a successful film.
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This is where the magic happens!
We create the blue print to your film.
This shows that every piece of your idea has been thought through, developed, researched. and is ready for production once you get your signed contract for funding.
This step is the most lengthy and the most rewarding. We breakdown every part and piece of the film, actions needed for it’s production as well as marketing research and distribution strategy to help make your film the biggest success possible.
This is what investors want to see, and this is something you can be proud to stand behind as you pitch your idea.
You will be clear, concise, and you will know exactly what you need to get this film completed and launched. You will be able to effectively answer questions, and stand behind your budget request and proposal.
Is the Pitch Deck Presentation enough to captivate your investor audience?
It can be. However, when paired with a visual, audible and thought/emotion provoking film trailer. . .
Now you have their attention! You know the old saying “A picture is worth a thousand words”. If that is true about a single picture, what is a conceptualized video trailer worth?
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It’s one thing to read about a well thought out film idea. It’s a completely different thing to experience it.
This is where we can captivate your audience with your story in a way that is visually encompassing and leaves your audience wanting to see more.
Think of your pitch deck as a data sheet of information for their next source of entertainment. Some people will kind of flip through it, some might read through it or only some of it, others won’t even look at it. They might listen to you pitch it. Truly, you only have minutes to grab their attention and have them lean in.
What if you could show them the entertainment idea?
Grab their attention first! Then they will be more excited and interested to actively participate in your prepared data sheets, aka your pitch deck.
This video is the difference. After all the hard work of planning and research, and the tediousness of weaving it all together into your comprehensive pitch deck. Give your idea the best shot possible by pairing it with this visual aid.
Yes, it does cost extra. Yes it will take longer to complete this additional task. Yes, it will be worth it.
This will get your idea looked at and considered.
Our Services
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Planning
Initial Consultation - $75 (30min)
Planning Meetings - $125 (60min)
Initial Consultation - Our first meeting is to meet, learn about one another and learn about your film idea and it’s inspiration. After many questions and discussion about your passion for this project, we can decide if we wish to pursue the next steps of planning together.
If we are both a “YES! Let’s pursue this together.” We will commit to four 1 hour Planning Meetings.
Planning - Each meeting focusing on a different planning topic; Purpose, Vision, Goals & Review.
We are committed to your project and we are making you and your time our priority. It is important that we stay on track developing your film idea in a timely manner, ensuring information is current, relevant and concise from the previous meetings. With this in mind, payment for all four meeting is required upfront before starting our first planning meeting.
Once our four stages of planning are complete and we agree on it’s review. We will present you with a comprehensive Pitch Deck Proposal and Director Selection Contract. This will be our professional recommendation for next steps based on all the information collected about your film idea and goals, and our film strategies, creative direction and industry experience.
Once our proposal is agreed upon, we will get started on the next phase of your film, the Pitch Deck Presentation.
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Pitch Deck Presentation
$3,000+ (30 hrs - minimum)
Having a professional comprehensive Pitch Deck Presentation prepared by industry experts is the difference between a film idea and an eligible film proposal.
Of course depending on the type of project this phase can be more time intensive than others. For example, a film that will be made into a series of 1 hour episodes will take much more planning and time to prepare than a single story that has a conclusive ending.
The costing of this phase will be agreed upon before works starts. To ensure time commitment to the Pitch Deck Presentation, the proposal fee is due in full before this phase can begin.
James and his team will embark on the research required to ensure this film has the greatest success possible. We want this plan to be so comprehensive that any investor reviewing it is not only impressed with the idea, they are impressed by the meticulous dedication that highlights our seriousness, creative edge and professionalism in the filming industry. That we are worth their time.
We develop a creative influence for the film that elevates and enhances the story for the films actual creation. The directors creative touch will reflect story line intensity, thought provoking moments and will elevate the overall emotional experiences for the viewer. These are the decisions that make a film notable and leave a lasting impression.
Additionally, these creative decisions need to be weighed now, as they need to be accounted for in the pitch deck proposal and budgeting plan.
The filming details from concept of film, to itemizing all the supporting industries needed, as well as identifying the equipment needed to make the film. We calculate timelines and costs associated with each stage of filming. We factor in additional “unforeseen” filming costs that always come up when immersed in the filming days (weather, sickness, etc.). We also thoroughly research the subject matter and have a full segment about viewership habits, wants and needs to further support the success of the film.
We also compile a marketing strategy for when the film is complete. Showing what the success plan is for distribution and viewership, as well as the timetable for these events to take place, and the costs associated with this marketing plan.
As you can see, this is no simple “bang it out in a day” planning. This is the blueprint or “drawings” of the film. Every detail needs to be identified and handled to demonstrate the succession of the film as it’s executed in pre-production, production, post production and distribution stages.
At the completion stage of the Pitch Deck Presentation, we now know this film so intimately well that we can plot out an effective visual aid to be paired with it. A Filmed Trailer.
We will share with you a proposal for a Filmed Trailer that will captivate you and your audience and get that “Attention Grabbing” effect.
This is a fundamental stage to the planning process as we can finally bring a visual medium to the investors table that quickly encapsulate our vision, and ultimately opens the door to sharing our Pitch Deck Presentation with our ideal audience. Investors!
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Filmed Trailer
$15,000+
This will be the first asset of the film. The clear vision of what this film is about, the visual concepts that compliment the integrity of the film, and the intentionally selected attention grabbers such as; music, footage, narration, cut scenes and graphics. All the elements to demonstrate the film in the most captivating visual experience.
James and his team follow the budget allocated, and with their intimate knowledge of the film post pitch deck preparation, they will run with the create angles, elements and enhancements needs to make a good film trailer a great filmed trailer!
Here it’s all about interest. Making sure the viewer’s attention is completely invested in the trailer. We want them leaning in to learn more and wanting to see more. Our goal by the end of viewing this is to hear the viewer asking so many follow up questions about the film, the script and the captivating emotions it activates.
The well made trailer paired with the bullet proof filming blueprint (Pitch Deck Presentation) is the best position for this film.
Now we make a marketing proposal, and find the investor or investor group to bring this film to life!
Most Recent Trailer
By James Alton Films
Here’s an example of what a trailer or “teaser” can look like when we are creating to peak interest and pitch to organizations for investment and grants. This creates an emotional visual sample of your idea that becomes more compelling than words and a simple pitch deck. Together with this visual aspect, your chances of funding grows exponentially.
BRING YOUR IDEA TO LIFE
