MAS LLC, A Geomedia Venture
MOVIE MEMORANDUM
This memorandum describes the formation and operation of a Limited Liability Company to engage in the business of motion picture production and financing.
The contents of this memorandum are confidential and are disclosed pursuant to a confidential relationship and may not be reproduced or otherwise used except for the purpose intended herein.
The interests descried in this memorandum will not be registered under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1933 or any local securities law and are described as for investment only and not with a view to resale or distribution.
The purchase of interests described herein entails a high degree of risk and is suitable for purchase only by those who are qualified investors who can afford a total loss of their investment. Further, risk factors as contained in this memorandum (which does not include all possible factors) should be carefully evaluated by each prospective purchaser of a limited liability company interest herein.
The contents of this memorandum are not to be construed by any prospective investor any interest as business, legal, or tax advice and each such prospective investor will be required to demonstrate that he has the ability to evaluate the investment described herein or has retained the services of a representative who has such knowledge and expertise as may be necessary to evaluate the investment.
This memorandum is neither an offer to sell nor a prospectus, but is informational in nature.
Table of Contents
The business of the Limited Liability Company Distribution of revenues and allocation of profits & losses Tax consequences McClain and Shotwell, LLC (The Manager) The motion picture Legal and accounting Distribution Budget Timetable Risk factors Additional information Appendices
The Business of the Limited Liability Company
McClain and Shotwell, LLC, hereafter "MAS", is a limited liability company made up of a Manager, and a playwright/consultant who have provided a stage play for which a screenplay script has been developed. The purpose of MAS is to finance, produce and cause the distribution of a feature length motion picture tentatively "The Scent Of Violets" - ["The Movie"].
The anticipated rating for the MPAA of this film is [PG13].
The anticipated date for completion of the picture is [September 1, 2007].
The estimated budget for the film is [$250,000.00].
Distribution of net profits received by the company will be [40%] to the investors, and [60%] to MAS.
100 hundred (100) limited liability company interests are
being offered. Each interest is worth $2,500.00
Funds raised by the limited liability company for the production
of the film will be put into an escrow account under the name
MAS, LLC Escrow for Violets, until the entire production budget
is raised. The anticipated date for completion of financing
is [May 1, 2007].
The Manager strongly recommends that prospective Members carefully consider the risk factors described in this memorandum.
The mailing address for the Manager shall be:
MAS, LLC
4574 Muscadine Court
Jacksonville, Florida 32210
The business address for MAS is:
Ritchie Professional Center
3100 Ritchie Rd., Suite A
Forestville, MD 20747
301-516-0002V & 301-516-9192Fax
THIS MEMORANDUM
IS INFORMATIONAL IN NATURE AND IS NOT AN OFFERING TO
SELL. IT IS BEING FURNISHED TO YOU BY REQUEST ONLY AND NO
INFORMATION WITHIN SHOULD BE CONSTRUED AS A SOLICITATION FOR
ANY OFFERING TO INVEST BY ANYONE RECEIVING IT.
Distribution Of Revenues And Allocation Of Profits & Losses
Revenues from a motion picture will be derived from domestic and foreign theatrical distribution, sales to television, as well as money making ancillary rights, such as video cassettes and discs, pay cable and satellite television, soundtrack recordings, etc.
Revenues received by the distribution company are called gross film receipts.
Gross film receipts will be subject to distribution and merchandising costs (usually prints and advertising), as well as distributors percentage (as much as fifty percent). After these deductions the gross film receipts shall equal net film receipts and shall be subject to production costs beyond the production financing limited liability company investment capital, such as loans, extended credit and deferred payments to talent and technical facilities; and the limited liability company overhead expenses.
After the foregoing deductions, the balance of net film receipts shall equal cash for the production financing limited liability company, and will be distributed [100 percent] to the Investors until their initial investment is recouped.
Thereafter, distributable cash shall be distributed [40] percent to the investors and [60] percent to MAS.
Tax Consequences
It is the opinion of the Manager that tax consequences of an investment in the limited liability company may vary depending on the investors personal tax status, and the Manager is not in a position to give tax advice or evaluate the tax consequences of this investment for any of the Members. The Manager recommends that all prospective Members consult their personal tax advisors regarding the projected tax consequences of the investment.
Limited Liability
The Members in MAS have limited liability because their liability is limited to the extent of their capital contribution (i.e. their investment). The Members are protected against any liability beyond their investment, such as over budget costs, loans to the production, and lawsuits. Any liability beyond the investors capital contribution will be assumed by the Manager.
The investors are further limited in that they have no say in the running of the limited liability company. The Manager maintains total control over the running of the business and total artistic control over the development, financing, and production of the picture. This includes spending money, maintaining books, hiring personnel, scheduling production, negotiating contracts, and all other activities necessary for completion of the project.
WHO IS THE MANAGER?
Managers and consultants of the LLC
Executive Operations Manager:
Charles E. McClain, Sr.
3100 Ritchie Rd., Suite A
Forestville, MD 20747
301-516-0002V & 301-516-9192Fax
Email:esqmcclain@aol.com
Occupations during the past five years:
Real Estate Broker; McClain Realtors
Geomedia Promoter and Executive Manager
Experience relevant to LLC's business:
Licensed Real Estate Broker and Developer since 1968
Operated the LLC since its inception
Financed and Produced, as Executive Producer a screenplay,
"The Deposition" in 2004
Negotiated contracts and affiliations for several projects
in various stages of development in 2005.
Education: J.D., University of Maryland School of Law, 1985; LL.B., Lasalle University, 1977; B.S., University of Mrayland, 1972;
Professional Licenses
Real Estate Broker, licensed in Maryland since 1968
Consultants Carl E. McClain Culver City, California. Film Director and Producer; Cinematographer; Magazine co-publisher
Theresa A. Shotwell, Ph.D. Tallahassee, Florida. Departmental Educator/Administrator, Florida A & M University Author and Playwright; lyricist
Rights And Obligations Of The Manager
The Manager will assume total control over the running of the limited liability company. The Manager maintains total control over the running of the business and total artistic control over the development and production of the film. This includes spending money, maintaining the books, hiring personnel, assembling components of the film package, negotiating a distribution deal, structuring the production company, and all other activities necessary for completion of the project.
The contributions of the Manager shall be the experience, expertise, time, talent, ability, contacts and enthusiasm required to fulfill the company's stated purpose.
The Manager intends to hire competent and qualified accountants from outside the company to handle all of the limited liability company book keeping, in addition to maintaining in-house records.
Company records can be made available to the Members upon request. Statements of limited liability company operations will be sent out to the Members on a quarterly basis.
The Manager recommends that anyone interested in becoming a member in the Limited Liability Company should consult the articles of organization for a complete understanding of the rights and obligations of the Manager.
Conflict of Interest
The services of the Manager are non-exclusive. The Manager retains the right to be involved with other projects, even similar projects that may be in competition with the activities of the limited liability company.
The limited liability company accountant is to be local and reputable.
Distribution
The distributor shall be coordinated with the Producer/Director James Tucker
The distributor shall represent the limited liability company in the marketing and distribution of the completed film. It shall be qualified to handle the marketing of the film. It shall have recently closed deals on its products with communication companies including North American home video, with USA Networks for U.S. Basic Cable and has concluded distribution deals in major foreign territories such as Japan, France, the United Kingdom, Taiwan, Malaysia, South Africa, The Philippines, Latin America and the list goes on.
The distributor shall be entitled to a commission of 15% on gross revenues from all sales derived for the feature film. This is half the commission charged by competitive sales agencies, and a third less than the share taken by most distribution companies. The benefit to the member investors is that there is no middle man and a return on their investment is more likely.
Budget Development $10,000.00 Pre-Production $10,000.00 Production $150,000.00 Post-Production $80,000.00 Total $250,000.00
Timetable
The following is a tentative time table for the benefit of the investor to better understand the time involved in making a motion picture. These are not firm commitments, but are anticipated time periods and may change as need requires.
1st week begin script polishing begin casting begin crew allocation begin location scouting lock production schedule allocate equipment, props & costumes begin set construction
2nd week casting completed crew allocation completed locations secured begin rehearsal equipment, props & costumes secured
4th week begin production begin editing
5th week end production
6th week begin editing
7th week first cut completed
8th week second cut completed
10th week fine cut completed begin sound cutting begin music composing
11th week score music
12th week sound editing completed mix sound
13th week transfer to optical track begin negative cutting
14th week negative cutting completed begin first trial answer printing
15th week screen answer print
Once the film is completed, it is estimated that approximately one (1) year will be necessary for recoupment of production costs through normal distribution channels.
The producers intend to use their best efforts in securing a distribution pattern that will not only maximize the rate of return to the Members, but also to insure that a generous profit can be realized.
Risk Factors
Motion picture investment entails a high degree of risk even when the picture is substantially packaged prior to financing. Recoupment of the investment and additional profits are largely a function of the film's cost of production and distribution in relation to it's public appeal.
The extent to which the picture will appeal to the public is largely dependent upon unpredictable critical reviews and public taste.
The positive side is that there is potentially no limit to the amount of money a film can generate.
However, if the film does poorly in sales and the Manager is unable to secure enough distribution agreements, the Members will lose their entire investment and will have no opportunity to recoup their investment by investment in, or cross collaboration with any other picture.
The Manager is not liable for any monetary loss incurred by Members as a direct result of investment in MAS, LLC
Current Attachments
Who will write, direct and star in the film?
MAS has a commitments for the following:
Director Producer- James Tucker
Writer- Script completed by Christina Hamlett as shown in the treatment included herein.
For the lead roles in your film you will use your best efforts to obtain a cast similar to the following:
Additional Information
Examples of similar film budgets and grosses:
| Film |
Budget |
U.S. Gross |
Int’l gross
|
| TADPOLE |
$150K |
$2.88M |
$2.73M |
| BETTER LUCK TOMORROW |
$250K |
$3.8M |
$3.55M |
| PIECES OF APRIL |
$300K |
$2.36M |
$2.06M |
| THE STATION AGENT |
$500K |
$5.74M |
$5.24M |
| THIRTEEN |
$1.5M |
$4.6M |
$3.1M |
| CABIN FEVER |
$1.5M |
$21.2M |
$19.7M |
| CITY OF GOD |
$3.3M |
$7.56M |
$4.26M |
| LOST IN TRANSLATION |
$4M |
$44.6M |
$40.6M |
| BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING |
$5M |
$241M |
$236M |
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