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The film industry or motion picture industry comprises the technological and commercial institutions of filmmaking, i.e., film production companies, film studios, cinematography, animation, film production, screenwriting, pre-production, post-production, film festivals, distribution, and actors.
Located initially in the UK, Motion Picture Capital’s primary remit is to facilitate tax efficient investment into film productions, with an initial focus on films in the $15 - $60m budget ranges. Other activities include the structuring of efficient fund vehicles for the producers and distributors of top quality filmed entertainment.
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Motion Picture Capital's focus is on the provision of funding for independent film and television productions from Reliance Group companies by accessing private family office and institutional investments in addition to Reliance's significant financial resources.
- Movie Budgets and Costs
- Ticket Price Revenue
- Merchandising Dollars
- Foreign Sales
- Television Rights, Streaming, and VOD
- The Bottom Line
In general, major studios don’t disclose the full budgets for their films (production, development, marketing, and advertising). This mystery arises in part because it costs far more to make and market a movie than most people expect. For example, the production budget for a summer blockbuster like Marvel’s The Avengers is estimated as $220 million...
Theater attendance has been challenging over recent years, making it even harder for studios and distributors to profit from films. Usually, a portion of theater ticket sales goes to theater owners, with the studio and distributor getting the remaining money. Traditionally, a larger chunk went to the studio during the opening weekend of a film. As ...
It all started with Star Wars. Since the George Lucas sci-fi saga began back in 1977, the franchise has made billions in revenue from toys alone, not to mention licensing income from other third-party companies. In 2015, Star Wars: The Force Awakensbrought in $700 million in retail sales. This strategy obviously doesn't work for every film. You don...
When a producer cobbles together the budget for an independent film, selling the distribution rights in foreign territories is crucial. It helps to cover the film’s budget and hopefully brings in revenue. Independent filmmakers can actually make money if they have a great foreign sales agent who can sell their movies in key overseas markets. Produc...
Once upon a time, it was all about DVD sales. Now, it’s far more about television rights, video-on-demand (VOD), and streaming. For some producers, selling TV and international rights is a significant source of profit because the producer doesn't have to pay for marketing and P&A costs. Films have to leave the theater at some point, but they can re...
As the saying goes, nobody knows anything in Hollywood. The film industry is in flux, and ticket sales alone don't drive revenue. There’s merchandising, VOD, streaming video, foreign sales, and a plethora of other distribution channelsthat can help filmmakers, producers, and studios turn a profit. So who knows, the little indie that you invest in c...
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Navigating the complex world of movie financing can be as dramatic as the films themselves. It’s a crucial step that turns a screenplay into a visual masterpiece gracing the silver screen. We’ll explore the intricate dance of securing funds, from independent films to blockbuster budgets.
Mar 2, 2020 · Motion Picture Capital. As part of the Reliance Entertainment Group, Motion Picture Capital is a film investment branch based in London. They form a coherent platform for the development, financing and distribution of film and television content, with a portfolio including titles such as; Hampstead (Diane Keaton, Brendon Gleeson), Steel Country ...
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Apr 29, 2016 · It was the fifth consecutive year that revenues exceeded the £1bn mark, according to production funding firm Motion Picture Capital. Globally, the outlook for the film industry is equally bright with filmed entertainment revenue set to reach $104.6bn by 2019, PricewaterhouseCoopers says.
