What's In The Film Investor Guide Book?

Essential guide for potential investors exploring movie production and financing.

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four men standing outside Feed and Grain store
Project Selection Tips

Expert advice on selecting profitable film projects for investment.

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man writing on paper
Legal Framework Overview

Understanding the legal aspects of film financing and production.

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red love neon light signage
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person jumping on big rock under gray and white sky during daytime
Tax Incentives Explained

Insight into tax benefits and incentives for film investors.

Risk Management Strategies

Tools and techniques to manage risks in film investment projects.

Author - Ted Chalmers

I have been involved with the sales and distribution of such well-known films as THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE NEXT GENERATION, HELLRAISER, ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK, ONE FALSE MOVE, RE-ANIMATOR, BRIDE OF RE-ANIMATOR, SOCIETY and EVIL DEAD 2.

I began my career in 1990 working with at Trans Atlantic Entertainment. After its sale to Lakeshore, he went on to lead the sales at Creative Light Entertainment and Moving Pictures Film and Television. He was also Senior VP of Media Brokerage for ICAP Media, a division of ICAP Plc.

I have bene running my own Sales, Distribution and Production company since 2011, TomCat/Summer Hill Films.

Specialties: Bootstrapping and managing film and TV sales/distribution companies. Film Production.

Unique traits: It’s been over 30 years since I put the first film into distribution — ever since, I’ve been working to help filmmakers (including me) realize their dreams, from development and production to finding an audience for their releases; but it hasn’t been an easy road. It has, however, provided me with an endless supply of insights — sharp business tips, genre-specific strategies, opinions and even life hacks with real-life application — and from my home in the desert state of Arizona (alongside my loyal canine, Artie, a ginger-hued Red Heeler), and full of Star Wars memorabilia, I’m excited to share those hard-won lessons with you. I genuinely hope you can benefit from them.