This document outlines a proposed crime/prison drama film called "Rules of the Game" and reasons for investing in it. The film focuses on a protagonist who leads a double life and comments on life in the fast lane and the US prison system. Worldwide distribution is already secured, ensuring investors' money is returned before release. Prison films have proven very lucrative. The film is based on a published novel that could be re-released to promote both the film and book. The story is the first in a planned trilogy that could become a successful franchise if the first film does well. The synopsis describes the protagonist gradually becoming immersed in a dangerous criminal world and facing imprisonment.
1. RULES OF THE GAMEPRODUCTIONS, LLC. Feature Film / Entertainment Co. 9/21/2009 1 Created By: Kelly Wilson Executive Producer
2. Rules of the Game is a crime/prison drama focusing on protagonist Adrian Cabraal, who leads a double life. It also presents a strong social commentary on ‘life in the fast lane’, especially to young people, and lays bare the U.S. prison system’s soul. Projected First Film 9/21/2009 2 Created By: Kelly Wilson Executive Producer
3. First (and foremost): With world wide distribution already in place, investors enjoy the comfort and security of getting their investment back before the film is even released. (A Distribution letter is available to serious investors upon request). Why is this so important? Distribution is critical to a film’s success, and is usually the most difficult component to obtain. How else does it impact investors and the film’s producers? It allows us to go straight to theaters with the project without the time consuming risk of shopping it around at film festivals, “hoping for the best”. Why Invest In RULES OF THE GAME? 9/21/2009 3 Created By: Kelly Wilson Executive Producer
4. Second: Well made prison films have proven to be among the safest and most lucrative of investments. “Though they don’t want to partake of the forbidden fruit, audiences never get tired of viewing it...” (Notes to be obtained on IMDBpro and boxofficemojo.com.) Films to be used: Shawshank Redemption, Lockup, Brubaker, The Rock, Escape From Alcatraz, The Hurricane and The Green Mile. * (NOTE) Because of the many layered elements within Rules Of The Game, and allowing that the above mentioned films are all commendable, it would nonetheless not be unreasonable if Rules Of The Game were to outperform most or all of them. Why Invest In RULES OF THE GAME? 9/21/2009 4 Created By: Kelly Wilson Executive Producer
5. Third: Rules of the Game is based on the legitimately published (not self-published) novel of the same name (PaperJacks, Ltd., Toronto /New York ISBN 0-7701-0914-4), which would be re-released in conjunction with the movie. This allows the film’s distributor and the book’s new publisher to team up on promoting both mediums. Why Invest In RULES OF THE GAME? 9/21/2009 5 Created By: Kelly Wilson Executive Producer
6. Fourth: Rules Of The Game is the first in a three-part series. With the second and third installments already written – and having their own distinct identities – the Rules trilogy has the potential to become a highly successful franchise. If the initial release meets with the success we anticipate, the prospect of reaping high financial rewards is both substantial and realistic. Why Invest In RULES OF THE GAME? 9/21/2009 6 Created By: Kelly Wilson Executive Producer
7. Though a devoted family man, Adrian Cabraal has gradually become attracted to – and thoroughly immersed in – the lure and glamour of the big money, power, danger and excitement of life in the fast lane. Having circulated at some of the highest levels of professional crime, Adrian has come to know intimately the perilous existence of an obscure netherworld that most people never see. Along with that there’s a price to pay. In time it will cost him his freedom and a lot more, while forcing him into another world where there are no safe havens. His ultimate challenge will be to survive it. Life is difficult in a world where there isn’t even time to breathe... * (Note) A more detailed synopsis is presented in the Business Plan. Synopsis 9/21/2009 7 Created By: Kelly Wilson Executive Producer