Independent Film Business · Education · Advisory

From short film to cinema. The real playbook.

Investor-ready, film-industry-specific business plans for independent filmmakers — distribution windows, comparables, rights, and the recoupment waterfall investors actually ask for. Researched by our team, scrutinised by film-finance consultants, delivered in 24–48 hours.

Start your plan How it works

The film industry is not impossible. Most filmmakers just haven't been shown how it works.

The gap

You were trained in craft. Investors judge you on commerce.

You can make films. You can't navigate the industry.

Festivals, pitching, financing, distribution, access — the business side nobody teaches clearly is the side investors actually judge.

Generic templates don't speak film.

Distribution windows, box office comparables, rights structures, recoupment waterfalls — standard business plans miss every element a film investor expects.

Consultants are expensive, slow, and out of reach.

Boutique film advisory firms charge £10,000–£25,000+. Most independent filmmakers can't get in the room, let alone afford it.

How it works

Three steps. No quotes, no chasing.

Share your film

Complete a structured intake covering your project, budget, audience, comparables, and financing goals. The detail drives the plan.

Pay securely

Choose your tier and pay online via Stripe. Work begins the moment your order is confirmed — no back-and-forth quotes.

Receive your plan

An investor-ready, film-specific business plan — prepared by our team and scrutinised by film-finance consultants, delivered as a polished document within 24–48 hours.

What you get

Built for film, not borrowed from business.

Built for film, not borrowed from business

Every plan addresses distribution strategy, comparable films, rights, and the revenue waterfall — the language investors and distributors recognise.

Proof-led, not hype

Grounded in real cinema and distribution experience. We turn that experience into frameworks, checklists, and decisions you can act on.

Investor-ready output

Structured, credible documentation: the business plan is the investor's primary entry point — more than the script. We make yours hold up in the room.

Scrutinised by consultants

Every plan is reviewed and signed off by a film-finance consultant before it reaches you. Real judgement, every time.

Pricing

Three ways to make your film investable.

Every plan is film-specific and reviewed by film-finance consultants before delivery.

Foundation Plan

Build the business case

$799

20–30 page business plan

For filmmakers preparing grants, competitions, crowdfunding campaigns, and early investor conversations.

Business plan
- Executive summary
- Film overview
- Production strategy
- Target audience analysis
- Genre & market positioning
- Competitive analysis
- Distribution overview
- Marketing strategy
- Risk assessment
- Funding strategy
Financial section
- High-level budget review
- Funding requirements
- Revenue opportunity overview
Delivery
- PDF business plan
- One revision round

Choose Foundation Plan

Investor Ready Plan

Producer & Distribution Plan

Prepare for serious funding and distribution

$3,995

Institutional-grade plan

For filmmakers seeking six-figure funding, international sales, distributors, and institutional investors.

Everything in Investor Ready, plus premium analysis
- Territory-by-territory market analysis
- Distributor landscape analysis
- Sales agent analysis
- Audience demand assessment
- Platform suitability analysis
Institutional financial model
- Revenue waterfall model
- Multi-scenario forecasting
- Territory sales projections
- Streaming projections
- TV licensing forecasts
- Ancillary revenue projections
Distribution blueprint
- Festival strategy
- Sales strategy
- Distribution strategy
- Release strategy
- Audience-building strategy
Delivery
- PDF + editable Word (DOCX)
- Two revision rounds

Choose Producer & Distribution Plan

Proof

From locked outside the industry to ready for the room.

“I was submitting to festivals without a clear strategy. The plan repositioned my short film as a proof of concept and gave me a practical route toward building it into a feature.”

M. Smith

Aspiring Feature Filmmaker

“The recoupment waterfall and comparable films were exactly what my investor wanted to see. I walked into the meeting prepared, confident, and ready to answer the hard questions.”

Anne-Marie

Micro-Budget Feature Filmmaker

“I always knew my film had creative potential, but I struggled to communicate its commercial value. This business plan transformed my passion project into a compelling investment opportunity and completely changed the conversations I was having with potential financiers.”

Petr

Independent Filmmaker

Free download

Download a free sample film business plan.

The exact investor-ready format we build — market, comps, financials, and the ask. Enter your email and we’ll send it straight over, plus practical breakdowns on distribution, festivals, and financing. No hype.

FAQ

Straight answers, no hype.

: Most plans are delivered within 24–48 hours of a confirmed order. Larger packages with institutional financial modelling can take slightly longer — we'll tell you if so.
: Our team researches and writes your plan from your intake, and a film-finance consultant reviews and signs it off before delivery. You're never sent an unreviewed document.
: No — and anyone who promises that isn't being honest. A strong business plan makes your project easier to trust and removes the reasons investors say no. It's the entry point, not a guarantee.
: A clear picture of your film: logline, format, budget, stage, target audience, comparable films, and your financing goal. The more specific your intake, the sharper the plan.
: Foundation if you're preparing grants, competitions, or crowdfunding. Investor Ready if you're approaching private investors or film funds. Producer & Distribution if you're raising six figures or pursuing international sales and distribution.
: Yes. Foundation includes one revision round; higher tiers include more extensive collaboration. We want the final document to represent your project accurately.
: Yes. Your project details are private to your account and handled as confidential business information.