Monday, May 16, 2011
An Investment Opportunity
Now is the time to invest in the movie industry!
Understandably the most satisfaction in investing in any film is the possibility of turning over a profit. Added to the attraction is the lower level of risk associated with films, that are not only commercially attractive and compelling, but like the producers the talent is willing to accept a smaller budget because they believe in the material and in their roles.
Granted risks are associated with any type of investment and film as glamorous as it may seem is no exception, the good news is that in the first quarter of 2009 the film industry has reported a boost in box-office sales despite a down economy.
Paul White from Belgravia Insurance Consultants told CNBC Wednesday, that now may be a good time to invest in the film industry citing that “people in a time of recession do need entertainment more than ever.”
According to a March 31st article by Norm Schrager at meetinthelobby.com the “Movie theater business is way up. In comparison to 2008, this year’s ticket sales are up about 13-15% — that increase would be the biggest in 20 years if the industry sustains that pace for 2009. Certainly a reflection of people’s recreational spending during our recession. Here’s a look at 2009 movies to date; keep in mind there have only been about 42 releases:
2009 Movie Releases Top Ten
1. Paul Blart: Mall Cop ($128 million)
2. Taken ($105 mil.)
3. He’s Just Not That Into You ($76 mil.)
4. Hotel For Dogs ($67 mil.)
5. Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail ($64 mil.)
6. Coraline ($61 mil.)
7. Friday the 13th ($59 mil.)
8. Bride Wars ($57 mil.)
9. My Bloody Valentine 3-D ($51 mil.)
10. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans ($45 mil.)”
Click here if you are an investor or producer and would like us to send you a copy of a current funding proposal.
Understandably the most satisfaction in investing in any film is the possibility of turning over a profit. Added to the attraction is the lower level of risk associated with films, that are not only commercially attractive and compelling, but like the producers the talent is willing to accept a smaller budget because they believe in the material and in their roles.
Granted risks are associated with any type of investment and film as glamorous as it may seem is no exception, the good news is that in the first quarter of 2009 the film industry has reported a boost in box-office sales despite a down economy.
Paul White from Belgravia Insurance Consultants told CNBC Wednesday, that now may be a good time to invest in the film industry citing that “people in a time of recession do need entertainment more than ever.”
According to a March 31st article by Norm Schrager at meetinthelobby.com the “Movie theater business is way up. In comparison to 2008, this year’s ticket sales are up about 13-15% — that increase would be the biggest in 20 years if the industry sustains that pace for 2009. Certainly a reflection of people’s recreational spending during our recession. Here’s a look at 2009 movies to date; keep in mind there have only been about 42 releases:
2009 Movie Releases Top Ten
1. Paul Blart: Mall Cop ($128 million)
2. Taken ($105 mil.)
3. He’s Just Not That Into You ($76 mil.)
4. Hotel For Dogs ($67 mil.)
5. Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail ($64 mil.)
6. Coraline ($61 mil.)
7. Friday the 13th ($59 mil.)
8. Bride Wars ($57 mil.)
9. My Bloody Valentine 3-D ($51 mil.)
10. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans ($45 mil.)”
Click here if you are an investor or producer and would like us to send you a copy of a current funding proposal.
Key Personel
Dan Cortes - Producer
Dan Cortes has worked as an independent contractor and graphic designer for non-profit organizations and entertainment since 2004 and is a passionate screenwriter. His script Joan of Arc won an honorable mention award in the 2001 American Gem Short Screenplay Competition and in 2008 he was awarded a creative inspiration grant for his Feature-length screenplay Penumbria which garnered the attention of a production company with the possibility to direct. A self-educated filmmaker he personally financed, wrote, and directed his short film Eva After shot in 35mm on location in Northern Virginia where he lives with his wife and 8 children.
Rich Mauro - Producer
A graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts with a degree in Film and Television, Rich Mauro made his feature directing debut with the film "NICK & JANE", starring James McCaffrey, Dana Wheeler Nicholson, Lisa Gay Hamilton, and David Johansen. The film was released internationally and has played throughout Europe and Asia. It has also been released domestically by the distribution company CFP/Lion's Gate in theaters and is currently playing on the cable network.
Prior to directing that film, Rich produced "ESCAPE FROM CHINA", a documentary about the uprisings in Tiananmen Square which aired on PBS's FRONTLINE to mark the anniversary of the uprising. It also played in the Human Rights Film Festival and New York Film Festival.
Rich has worked for some of the top firms including MTV, Elecktra Records, Jerry Lewis Telethon and Good Morning America throughout his career as a filmmaker in New York. Aside from music videos and special projects, his first two student short films include "A New Beginning " and "Another Story" which was nominated for student Academy Award and won recognition for his Excellency in Cinematography.
Mauro has also been a guest speaker at various schools.
IMDB listing: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0561254/
Marlene Gillette-Ibern - Language and Historical Consultant
Marlene Gillette-Ibern is an attorney from Puerto Rico who presently resides in the United States of America. She has worked for Human Life International and the Eternal Word Television Network. At present she serves as legal advisor on life and family issues to Vida Humana Internacional, the Hispanic Branch of Human Life International. On behalf of Human Life International, she has traveled to Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Spain and Turkey. She is also a member of the board of directors of the Centro Guadalupe Vida y Familia, a Catholic pro-life organization in Puerto Rico. Her first pro-life project was in 1991, with a diocesan request for an article on Our Lady of Guadalupe. Over the years, she deepened her research so that it has now become a book draft with the title Our Lady of Guadalupe: An Encounter with the Patroness of Life.
Dan Cortes has worked as an independent contractor and graphic designer for non-profit organizations and entertainment since 2004 and is a passionate screenwriter. His script Joan of Arc won an honorable mention award in the 2001 American Gem Short Screenplay Competition and in 2008 he was awarded a creative inspiration grant for his Feature-length screenplay Penumbria which garnered the attention of a production company with the possibility to direct. A self-educated filmmaker he personally financed, wrote, and directed his short film Eva After shot in 35mm on location in Northern Virginia where he lives with his wife and 8 children.
Rich Mauro - Producer
A graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts with a degree in Film and Television, Rich Mauro made his feature directing debut with the film "NICK & JANE", starring James McCaffrey, Dana Wheeler Nicholson, Lisa Gay Hamilton, and David Johansen. The film was released internationally and has played throughout Europe and Asia. It has also been released domestically by the distribution company CFP/Lion's Gate in theaters and is currently playing on the cable network.
Prior to directing that film, Rich produced "ESCAPE FROM CHINA", a documentary about the uprisings in Tiananmen Square which aired on PBS's FRONTLINE to mark the anniversary of the uprising. It also played in the Human Rights Film Festival and New York Film Festival.
Rich has worked for some of the top firms including MTV, Elecktra Records, Jerry Lewis Telethon and Good Morning America throughout his career as a filmmaker in New York. Aside from music videos and special projects, his first two student short films include "A New Beginning " and "Another Story" which was nominated for student Academy Award and won recognition for his Excellency in Cinematography.
Mauro has also been a guest speaker at various schools.
IMDB listing: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0561254/
Marlene Gillette-Ibern - Language and Historical Consultant
Marlene Gillette-Ibern is an attorney from Puerto Rico who presently resides in the United States of America. She has worked for Human Life International and the Eternal Word Television Network. At present she serves as legal advisor on life and family issues to Vida Humana Internacional, the Hispanic Branch of Human Life International. On behalf of Human Life International, she has traveled to Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Spain and Turkey. She is also a member of the board of directors of the Centro Guadalupe Vida y Familia, a Catholic pro-life organization in Puerto Rico. Her first pro-life project was in 1991, with a diocesan request for an article on Our Lady of Guadalupe. Over the years, she deepened her research so that it has now become a book draft with the title Our Lady of Guadalupe: An Encounter with the Patroness of Life.
Synopsis
In the twilight of the Aztec culture, indigenous Cuauhtlatoatzin witnesses the fall of the Aztec world led by Conquistador Hernán Cortés and is faced with an uncertain future. Baptized by the first Franciscan missionaries, ‘Juan Diego’ experiences an apparition of a woman clothed in light, resembling an Aztec princess. Moved by the power of her message Diego realizes that it is the Virgin Mary and struggles to convince church authorities who will not be moved until they witness for themselves the greatest sign
of all.
A powerful story full of beauty, warmth and humor, 'TEPEYAC HILL' will transport you to a world you have never known.
of all.
A powerful story full of beauty, warmth and humor, 'TEPEYAC HILL' will transport you to a world you have never known.
Guadalupe Movie in the Works
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA ADVISORY
A First-Ever Motion Picture on Our Lady of Guadalupe
Front Royal, VA (September 28, 2010) Roman Catholic filmmakers come together to produce a first-ever motion picture on Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Conquest of Mexico.
Independent filmmaker and producer Richard Mauro who has worked with some of the top firms such as MTV and Good Morning America has joined forces with Dan Cortes of Mosaiah Entertainment to produce the film.
The project is early on but has already attracted the interest of some notable filmmakers. Vittorio Storaro, a 3 time Academy Award winning Director of Photography whose credits include such films as Apocalypse Now," " Reds," and "The Last Emperor" was highly enthusiastic about their cinematic vision and proposal for "Tepeyac Hill," which is the film's title.
Other notables such as “Apocalypto” villain Raoul Trujillo and representation for John Debney who scored the “Passion of the Christ” have also shown interest and look forward to seeing the script and potentially becoming involved as the project unfolds.
Locations for actual filming are planned in New Mexico with the existing tax incentives Mr. Cortes noted. “With the emerging digital technology and convenience of filming in the U.S. we feel we can shoot a film budgeted conscientiously without skimming on quality and the period nature involved with this.”
Mr. Mauro who has successfully produced and distributed films in the $1M range believes that with initial seed funding and a trustworthy Investor they will be able to take the project to a larger producer to help get the film made, “Hopefully someone very religious.” He says.
The events of the Conquest of Mexico and the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe (1531) to the Aztec people are of major historical and religious significance throughout the world.
For further information please visit http://www.mosaiah.com/tepeyac
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MEDIA ADVISORY
A First-Ever Motion Picture on Our Lady of Guadalupe
Front Royal, VA (September 28, 2010) Roman Catholic filmmakers come together to produce a first-ever motion picture on Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Conquest of Mexico.
Independent filmmaker and producer Richard Mauro who has worked with some of the top firms such as MTV and Good Morning America has joined forces with Dan Cortes of Mosaiah Entertainment to produce the film.
The project is early on but has already attracted the interest of some notable filmmakers. Vittorio Storaro, a 3 time Academy Award winning Director of Photography whose credits include such films as Apocalypse Now," " Reds," and "The Last Emperor" was highly enthusiastic about their cinematic vision and proposal for "Tepeyac Hill," which is the film's title.
Other notables such as “Apocalypto” villain Raoul Trujillo and representation for John Debney who scored the “Passion of the Christ” have also shown interest and look forward to seeing the script and potentially becoming involved as the project unfolds.
Locations for actual filming are planned in New Mexico with the existing tax incentives Mr. Cortes noted. “With the emerging digital technology and convenience of filming in the U.S. we feel we can shoot a film budgeted conscientiously without skimming on quality and the period nature involved with this.”
Mr. Mauro who has successfully produced and distributed films in the $1M range believes that with initial seed funding and a trustworthy Investor they will be able to take the project to a larger producer to help get the film made, “Hopefully someone very religious.” He says.
The events of the Conquest of Mexico and the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe (1531) to the Aztec people are of major historical and religious significance throughout the world.
For further information please visit http://www.mosaiah.com/tepeyac
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