Indie Producers - Do you need help getting your movie or television show on cable TV or on an Internet TV Network? Do you have an idea for a "Made for TV" movie or even your own TV show? Many filmmakers feel it would be an overwhelming task to make am movie then HOPE they can recapture some or all of their investment by getting a distribution deal AND getting an audience to pay to see it.

Have you seen the HBO or Lifetime (and many others) "Made for TV movies?" These never see theatrical releases but still are seen by millions and make income through sponsors.

Why not use the "Back door approach," make your movie or TV show, and skip the more risky theatrical release approach, by presenting your show on cable TV and on Internet TV Networks? We can show you how.

Up front let us state our potential involvement in your movie or TV show. We ARE NOT investors. We are consultants offering our services and resources (especially our contacts and negotiation knowledge and abilities) to Indie producers, experienced and rookies that desire to produce and air their productions. We may work as partners providing some resources and support for a combination of fees and a piece of the action or strictly serve you as consultants for a hourly or fixed project fee.

Here is the basic approach to airing your show

• Initially the basics are the same.
  • Start with a show idea and form (for TV show)
  • Create a script
  • Establish a production budget
  • Line up your production crew
  • Make your equipment and resource list (with costs)
  • Arrange for your shooting locations
  • Build you show website
  • Package your show and treatment for investors
  • Get all legal and insurance quotes
  • Start pitching your show to investors
• Obviously three are more line items to add to the above list, but we want to just get the idea across showing a simpler way of reaching your goal getting your production made and aired.

NOTE - Often the bulk of the income earned by an Indie movie or TV series comes from PPV (Pay Per View), DVD sales, merchandising sold by the producer through his/her own commercial inserts, sponsor income through paid commercial inserts, commercial production services for sponsors and etc. Many that obtain some measure of theatrical release success can still just be marginal income. Sometimes it makes no sense to even attempt a theatrical release.

• What are the primary benefits of doing your own production and distribution deal?
  • You maintain control of your project. You don't have to please any distributor, or work under their thumb. There's no need to rely on someone else.
  • You can target specific markets
  • You get the lion's share of profits
  • If you can raise the money, you CAN air your show on on cable and online TV. We can assist you in raising the production and distribution money.
  • You have better control of your time and budget
  • Increase your viewing market according to your desires. Many noted actors are moving toward TV for job stability. There is Christy Alley, Michael J. Fox, Lea Thompson, Ving Rhames, Charlie Sheen, and a host of others that realize the long term benefits of working on TV opposed to big screen movies. These actors have learned the benefits of keeping their faces in front of the viewing public on a REGULAR basis. This creates greater income opportunities for then producer.
  • TV and Internet video is the wave of the future and the future is now. Less and less people are going to the movies. They're staying home watching with their digital recorders on their giant screen TV's.
  • Our inexpensive support can help your accomplish your production dreams enabling you to keep much more of the earned production income.

NOTE: There are many more benefits to self production and distribution. These are highlights to show the synergistic benefits we can share on your projects.

• Major obstacles for Indie Producers
  • In a word INSURANCE. In order to air your show or movie on cable TV (and some online networks) the producer will need E & O (Errors and Omissions and sometimes other liability insurance) which is very expensive. We may provide the insurance for you as your JV (Joint Venture) partner. The cable company will be the additional insured.
  • AIR TIME - TV AIRTIME can be VERY expensive. The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has fixed the rates a cable company may charge an Indie Producer for QUALITY air time. But you've got to know your rights and the laws regarding air time or you can run into major obstacles getting it. We CAN get this airtime for pennies on the dollar, and may even provide you air time from our inventory when we work together.
  • Production Costs - We have contacts nationwide. We can provide quality three (3) camera studio shoots complete with crew and even chroma Key, at a fraction of what you would likely pay. Often, it's MUCH cheaper for you to work with us than trying to get everything done by yourself. Also, we can arrange for "On location" equipment, crew, permits, and location acquisition shoots. OUR EMPHASIS IS DOING AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE ON A LOW BUDGET approach.

Do you want to learn more? Click here to complete our online form presenting you project to us describing your needs and project overview. We are glad to sign a nondisclosure agreement if required.