PRODUCTION
H. Kaye Dyal is the writer and owner of the screenplay “The Black Mask”. He has submitted the screenplay to distributors and readers, who have all expressed their surprise at the tales unique blend of suspense and supernatural horror.  Media Financial Partners will mount a production aimed at a major independent domestic theatrical release before selling the film to world-wide markets.    
Title: The Black Mask:  Project Summary
Synopsis/Genre:Mystery/Thriller;  Jack Mery is a cop, and he’s got
a new partner. On their first case together, the
murders begin. Jack knows all the victims, then the  phone calls start and Jack is forced to investigate, his own guilt.
Locations: Los Angeles and New Mexico
Production Company:   Media Financial Partners, Inc. & Hedge Fund
Director:    (see below)
Writer(s):   H. Kaye Dyal
Producer(s):        H. Kaye Dyal & Aaron Collins (proposed)    
Executive Producer(s):  Hedge Fund & (open)   
Co-Executive Producer(s):      Mike Merriam & Rafael Quesquen      
Co-Producer(s):  Nathan Folks 
Associate Producers:   John Hayden & (open)
Proposed Cast:  Matt Dillon, Benicio Del Toro, Keira Knightly (Brittany Murphy)                   U.S. Distribution:        Sony/BMG (proposed)
Foreign Distribution:    Aspect Films (proposed)
Completion Bond:       Cinefinance
Tentative Schedule:   Begin Pre-Production, Summer 2008; Shoot, Fall 2008; Post, Winter 2007
Budget:   $13,123,222 

Title: "Save Me"
Project Summary:  An Italian college student is brutally rapped on the shores of the San Francisco Bay.   She manages to find her rapist and plans a revenge against him on her own terms.
Genre/Location:Psychological Thriller/Los Angeles
Production Company: Pantera Films & Television
Writer(s):  Rafael Quesquen
Producer(s):       H. Kaye Dyal, Rafael Quesquen
Executive Producer(s)  Rafael Quesquen, and (Open)
Co-Executive Producers(Open)
Co-Producer(s):   (Open)
Associate Producers      (Open)
Director:  H. Kaye Dyal
Proposed Cast:  LEADS:  Robert Downey, (“Anthony”), Anahi, (“Jessica”)
    Eduard James Olmos, (“Dr. Julian), Jennifer O’neil, (“Francesca”)
    Megan Good, (“Elizabeth”), Tiryn Southern, (“Jennifer”)
U.S. Distribution:         Illuminate, Inc.
Foreign Distribution:   Chris Davis International
Completion Bond:      Film Finance, Inc.
Tentative Schedule:   Pre-Production to start upon closing of funding in 2007
Shooting Days:           Principal photography 30 days, 2nd Unit 2 days
Budget:  $ 4,891,812   US Dollars
Pantera Films  www.panterafilms.com/index.html  Email: panterafilmsinc@aol.com


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Film Investor

Finding Investors to Finance Your Film You woke up today and decided that you have an amazing idea for a film. There is a good chance that you are slightly more prepared then that. You have the story line, possible a willing crew and an excited cast, the one thing you don’t have in either situation is the money to finance your film. The thought of hitting up your family and friends simply makes you want to gag, what about finding investors. Investors can be an excellent source of financing if you know where to look for them and how to approach them.

First understand that there are basically five types of financing in the film industry. This includes: Superangels, banks that specialize in film financing, pre-sales, negative pick up deals, and studio development production deals. Each source has its own purpose and function and depending on your needs can be helpful. If we take a quick look at each type you will better understand what you options are:

  .: A superangel is an investor that is able to invest large sums of money. They are considered superangels because they have the ability to invest anywhere from $500K to millions of dollars for your film.

  .: Banks that specialize in the film industry are those that loan money based on the size of the studio producing the film. At times you can even find insurance companies that will also invest in film financing.

  .: A pre-sale is a deal where the rights to the film are sold prior to production. The basis of the sale is the script and the cast.

  .: Negative pick up deals are deals in which a studio will purchase a movie from the producer at a set time at a set date for set sum. Up until that point the producer is financing the film. In this case a bank loan can be obtained because a studio has already agreed to purchase the film.

  .: The studio development production deals involve the studio owning most of the rights to your film. If you choose to go this route hire an attorney to make sure that you are protected.

With this information you at least have an idea of where to go. The next big part is how to go after the investor to secure financing. This is something that many people overlook, do not have the misconception that the investor needs you in order to make money. They are approached everyday by many different people wanting their money. You need to sell them on you and your idea.

In order to be taken seriously by any investor you will want to make sure that you have some experience in the film industry. You can’t flip burgers and one day go, “Hey I am going to make a movie and you should finance me!” Get some experience; this will also help you present your film idea better. To attract potential investors you will want to put together a mini screening of the film a pitch film so to speak. If you don’t have enough money to be able to produce one then make sure that you have a completed screen play and know who your target audience is so that you can present a solid marketing program for you film. All investors want to be able to see that they will be able to get their money back.