Brick Top Productions is an emerging film production and financing company seeking to unite a community of film enthusiasts and financiers. Their business model involves financing, producing, and distributing independent films and television shows. They recently completed a television pilot called "Nick the Doorman" and are seeking financing for a new film called "Bless Me Father". Their growth strategy includes increasing brand awareness, seeking strategic partners and investors, and developing a smartphone app to market their content and drive advertising revenue.
Brick top productions investor presentation may 2013BrickTopFilm
This document provides an overview of Brick Top Productions, Inc., a publicly traded film production company. It discusses Brick Top's mission to create a community of film enthusiasts and financiers and to produce high-quality, profitable films. It summarizes Brick Top's completed television pilot "Nick the Doorman" and planned film "Bless Me Father". The document also outlines Brick Top's business model, growth strategy, and investment opportunities. Key details include estimated budgets for future projects and a planned smartphone app.
Brick Top Productions is a publicly traded film production company that aims to unite film enthusiasts and financiers. It completed a television pilot called "Nick the Doorman" starring Nicholas Turturro. Brick Top plans to grow by increasing its brand awareness, seeking strategic partners, building a mobile app to market its projects, and driving revenue through advertising and new films. The company believes it offers investors potential for high returns through quality, low-budget films and an expanding community of film professionals and financiers.
This investment proposal summarizes information on the film industry and a film financing fund called Seraï¬ni Pictures. Box office revenues and movie attendance have risen significantly in recent years, even during the recession, showing the resilience of the film industry. Seraï¬ni Pictures provides transparency to investors and plans to finance 4-6 films per year with budgets between $7.5-15 million. The financial model projects returns of 47.6% IRR over 5 years for investors, with typical payback periods of 18-24 months and recoupment of investment plus 20-50% of net profits. Susanne Bohnet's experience in film financing is also summarized.
Brick Top Productions is an independent film studio that finances films and television shows. It has created a community of wealthy individuals who invest in projects. Brick Top just completed a television pilot called "The Doorman," written and directed by Nicholas Turturro, who starred along with Michael Badalucco, Anthony DeSando, Vincent Pastore, Danny Hoch, and Bobby Cannavale. Brick Top is now developing its next project.
This document provides information about the short film "Gerald" including a description of the film and biographies of the director and writer. The film tells the story of an uninspired man named Gerald whose lonely life is changed when he finds a red balloon with a mysterious message. It was directed by Jenn Shaw and written by Rosario Pellerito. Shaw's production company Jnine Media produced the film which premiered at the Indie Fest USA film festival in 2012.
Bobbi Johnson is a young literary sensation facing her difficult second novel. Already dealing with a crazed stalker and her junkie ex-boyfriend, Bobbi is convinced by her publisher to use new smart editing software and finds herself going head-to-head with an artificial intelligence determined to write her book for her.
Notting Hill was a romantic comedy produced by Working Title in 1999 starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts. While risky given it was early in Richard Curtis's career, it benefited from Grant and Curtis's previous successful collaborations as well as Roberts's star power. The director, Roger Michell, was chosen for his experience with romantic adaptations. Though the producer had success with Four Weddings, Notting Hill's budget of $33 million still posed financial risks for Working Title.
Notting Hill was a romantic comedy produced by Working Title in 1999 starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts. While risky given it was early in Richard Curtis's career, it benefited from Grant and Curtis's previous successful collaborations as well as Roberts's star power. The director, Roger Michell, was chosen for his experience with romantic adaptations. Though the producer had success with Four Weddings, Notting Hill's budget of $33 million still posed financial risks for Working Title.
Brick top productions investor presentation may 2013BrickTopFilm
This document provides an overview of Brick Top Productions, Inc., a publicly traded film production company. It discusses Brick Top's mission to create a community of film enthusiasts and financiers and to produce high-quality, profitable films. It summarizes Brick Top's completed television pilot "Nick the Doorman" and planned film "Bless Me Father". The document also outlines Brick Top's business model, growth strategy, and investment opportunities. Key details include estimated budgets for future projects and a planned smartphone app.
Brick Top Productions is a publicly traded film production company that aims to unite film enthusiasts and financiers. It completed a television pilot called "Nick the Doorman" starring Nicholas Turturro. Brick Top plans to grow by increasing its brand awareness, seeking strategic partners, building a mobile app to market its projects, and driving revenue through advertising and new films. The company believes it offers investors potential for high returns through quality, low-budget films and an expanding community of film professionals and financiers.
This investment proposal summarizes information on the film industry and a film financing fund called Seraï¬ni Pictures. Box office revenues and movie attendance have risen significantly in recent years, even during the recession, showing the resilience of the film industry. Seraï¬ni Pictures provides transparency to investors and plans to finance 4-6 films per year with budgets between $7.5-15 million. The financial model projects returns of 47.6% IRR over 5 years for investors, with typical payback periods of 18-24 months and recoupment of investment plus 20-50% of net profits. Susanne Bohnet's experience in film financing is also summarized.
Brick Top Productions is an independent film studio that finances films and television shows. It has created a community of wealthy individuals who invest in projects. Brick Top just completed a television pilot called "The Doorman," written and directed by Nicholas Turturro, who starred along with Michael Badalucco, Anthony DeSando, Vincent Pastore, Danny Hoch, and Bobby Cannavale. Brick Top is now developing its next project.
This document provides information about the short film "Gerald" including a description of the film and biographies of the director and writer. The film tells the story of an uninspired man named Gerald whose lonely life is changed when he finds a red balloon with a mysterious message. It was directed by Jenn Shaw and written by Rosario Pellerito. Shaw's production company Jnine Media produced the film which premiered at the Indie Fest USA film festival in 2012.
Bobbi Johnson is a young literary sensation facing her difficult second novel. Already dealing with a crazed stalker and her junkie ex-boyfriend, Bobbi is convinced by her publisher to use new smart editing software and finds herself going head-to-head with an artificial intelligence determined to write her book for her.
Notting Hill was a romantic comedy produced by Working Title in 1999 starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts. While risky given it was early in Richard Curtis's career, it benefited from Grant and Curtis's previous successful collaborations as well as Roberts's star power. The director, Roger Michell, was chosen for his experience with romantic adaptations. Though the producer had success with Four Weddings, Notting Hill's budget of $33 million still posed financial risks for Working Title.
Notting Hill was a romantic comedy produced by Working Title in 1999 starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts. While risky given it was early in Richard Curtis's career, it benefited from Grant and Curtis's previous successful collaborations as well as Roberts's star power. The director, Roger Michell, was chosen for his experience with romantic adaptations. Though the producer had success with Four Weddings, Notting Hill's budget of $33 million still posed financial risks for Working Title.
The film The Fall of the Essex Boys was produced by Jonathan Sothcott, an independent British film producer. It was directed by Paul Tanter and distributed in the UK by Metrodome Distribution. The film has an all-British cast and crew and tells the true story of the Essex Boys gang, known for drugs, violence and crime in Essex, England in the 1990s. It aims to portray these events accurately for audiences in Essex while potentially stereotyping England for international viewers.
Two hit men become pawns in a sadistic game in this stylish gangster thriller set in London’s feral underworld. It all starts when the men come round in the back of a truck, drugged and confused. A mysterious female assassin attempts to play them against one another in what soon degenerates into a blood-soaked tale of violence and duplicity.
It is the year 2037. Our world is dying, slowly, from a virus that has rendered mankind infertile. Not a single child has been born in 25 years. Governments are now powerless puppets for the biggest corporations and Biocorp, the world’s biggest, keeps promising a cure that never comes. A pair of scientists (Michael Copon and Simon Phillips) are attempting to create the world first teleporter, manage to create something even more powerful: time machines.
Laurent Boiteux is a 20-29 year old French-Australian actor standing at 6'1" with green eyes and dark brown hair. He has had roles in feature films, television shows, commercials, and short films since 2009 playing a variety of characters. His training includes studies at Sydney Theatre School and workshops in Meisner technique, screen acting, and self-tape auditions.
MGM and Screen Gems announced in 2011 that they would produce a film remake of Carrie based on the Stephen King novel. The film had a $30 million budget. Sony estimated opening weekend revenues of $16-18 million but it ultimately earned $16.1 million, ranking third behind Gravity and Captain Phillips. Misher Films produced Carrie and several other films of varying financial success, though Mirror Mirror earned over $166 million. DNA Films produced 28 Days Later, which became highly profitable against a $5 million budget, earning $82.7 million worldwide. Both production companies appeal to teenagers and young adults but Misher Films offers more films and genres.
The document provides information about the independent film "A Lot Less Gray" including a synopsis of the story, cast details, director of photography, music details, intended film festivals, and business plan. The story is about a man named Aidan who is lonely and desperate for love. He thinks he has found it with a new girl Eva but she ends up choosing someone else, leading Aidan to realize he shouldn't let one person control him so much. The document outlines the low budget film's potential for profit based on the talent involved and past low-budget films that found commercial success.
12 Years a Slave was produced by Plan B Entertainment, Regency Enterprises, and Film4, distributed by Fox Searchlight Pictures, and starred Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, and Lupita Nyong'o. It tells the true story of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the 1840s. Directed by Steve McQueen, the film was a critical and commercial success, earning over $172 million at the box office against an $18 million budget, along with multiple awards including Academy Awards, BAFTAs, and Golden Globes.
P & F Communications is a public relations and marketing agency founded in 1989. The agency document provides profiles of the two founding partners, Barbara Pflughaupt and Raymond L. Forsythe, and outlines their extensive experience in film publicity, entertainment PR, and managing campaigns for major studio films and live productions. It also lists many of the award-winning films and documentaries the agency has worked on that have received Academy Award nominations and wins.
This document provides information about the film project "That Good Night" including:
- A 3 sentence synopsis of the film's plot about a terminally ill former film director who hires someone to end his life but his plan is disrupted.
- Details on the creative vision to adapt the story from a stage play to film while keeping the character-driven focus and filming in Portugal and Yorkshire.
- Bios of the director, writer/producer, and producer who have experience with independent films.
- Information on the production companies and investment opportunities for the film through tax schemes.
Laurent Boiteux is a French Australian actor between 25-32 years old, standing 6'1" with dark brown hair and green eyes. He has had roles in feature films, television, commercials and short films since 2009 playing characters such as Jarred, Rugby Player, Dean Wilson, and more. He is trained in acting, auditions, Meisner technique, screen acting and has skills in languages, accents, weapons and martial arts.
Foxy Films is seeking $18 million from an investor to fund the prints and advertising (P&A) for their upcoming action gangster film "Days of Wrath". The investor would receive a 12.5% annual interest rate and have their investment fully recouped within a year of the film's theatrical release. After recouping the investment, the investor would receive 10% of the film's back-end profits. Foxy Films plans a wide theatrical release across North America and has distribution deals lined up for home entertainment, soundtrack, and product branding to maximize profits.
12 Years a Slave is a 2013 historical drama film based on the true story of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. in 1841 and sold into slavery. The film follows Solomon's struggle to survive and maintain his dignity over the course of 12 years as a slave in Louisiana, and stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as Solomon Northup. It was directed by Steve McQueen and won multiple awards including the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Independent film distribution involves distributing films outside of major studios with lower budgets. These films are first shown at film festivals to get audience and critic opinions before being distributed to cinemas. Entertainment One is a Canadian entertainment company that operates in several countries and owns and distributes third party content through over 3,000 retail partners across physical and digital channels like theaters, DVDs/Blu-rays, TV, and downloads. CBS Films was created in 2007 as the film division of CBS Corporation and successfully distributes, develops and produces 4-6 $50 million budget films annually, with Sony having foreign distribution rights.
Will Smith was born in West Philadelphia and raised in Germantown. He achieved early fame as a rapper known as The Fresh Prince in the late 1980s. His popularity increased when he starred in the hit TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air from 1990 to 1996. Smith later found huge box office success in numerous blockbuster films in the 1990s and 2000s, becoming the only actor with eight consecutive films grossing over $100 million domestically. He married actress Jada Pinkett Smith in 1997 and they have two children together.
The document provides biographies of key executives and board members of Global Entertainment Holdings, a media and entertainment company. It summarizes the extensive experience of CEO Gary Rasmussen in business development, fundraising, and leading public companies. It also outlines the backgrounds of other senior leaders including the founder of Global Universal Pictures, COO Daniel Sherkow, CFO Alan Bailey, and multiple board members, describing their accomplishments and roles in film, television, and finance.
The document summarizes the winners and presenters at the 75th Golden Globe Awards ceremony. It provides photos of many of the winners posing with their awards, including Nicole Kidman and Laura Dern for Big Little Lies, Frances McDormand for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and Lady Bird for Best Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. It also shows many celebrities wearing black in solidarity of the Time's Up movement against sexual harassment.
Blue Brick Creative specializes in information graphics, using the power of visual communication to amplify your message.
Our clients include trial lawyers, businesses, researchers, public speakers and graduate students.
This document discusses various binding materials used in construction including plaster, cement, concrete, and reinforced concrete. Plaster comes from plaster stone and is used for interior wall and finishing work as well as decoration. Cement is made from limestone, clay, and plaster and comes in common and soft varieties, being a key conglomerate. Concrete is a mixture of cement, sand, gravel, and water primarily used for foundations due to its compressive strength. Reinforced concrete combines concrete with steel rebar, making it more resistant especially to tension and suitable for building structures.
Bricks are artificial rectangular blocks made from clay that are dried and fired. They are used widely in construction due to properties like light weight, durability, and flexibility. The manufacturing process involves preparing clay material, shaping bricks, drying, and firing. Good bricks are uniform in color, shape, size and have high compressive strength and resistance to weathering. Various types of bricks exist for different applications like plinth bricks, hollow bricks, and fire bricks.
This document discusses various types of brick bonds used in masonry construction. It begins by defining common brick laying patterns such as stretcher, header, soldier, etc. It then explains different bond patterns including English bond, Flemish bond, English cross bond, rat trap bond, Dutch bond, and others. It also covers special bonds used for garden walls. Finally, it discusses bonds used at wall connections, specifically tee junctions, cross junctions, and squint junctions between walls of varying thicknesses.
The crew finds a fascinating rock and wonders what it represents in their own lives. The document prompts the reader to imagine what further adventures the stone might have and if anyone finds it again.
This document discusses various building materials and the building construction process. It describes common materials like rocks, binding materials, ceramics and metals that are used. Rock materials include stone blocks and fragments. Binding materials unite other materials and include cement, plaster and lime. Ceramic materials are clay-based like bricks, tiles and porcelain. The construction process involves preparing the ground, laying the foundation, erecting the structure, installing coverings, siding and flooring/walls.
The film The Fall of the Essex Boys was produced by Jonathan Sothcott, an independent British film producer. It was directed by Paul Tanter and distributed in the UK by Metrodome Distribution. The film has an all-British cast and crew and tells the true story of the Essex Boys gang, known for drugs, violence and crime in Essex, England in the 1990s. It aims to portray these events accurately for audiences in Essex while potentially stereotyping England for international viewers.
Two hit men become pawns in a sadistic game in this stylish gangster thriller set in London’s feral underworld. It all starts when the men come round in the back of a truck, drugged and confused. A mysterious female assassin attempts to play them against one another in what soon degenerates into a blood-soaked tale of violence and duplicity.
It is the year 2037. Our world is dying, slowly, from a virus that has rendered mankind infertile. Not a single child has been born in 25 years. Governments are now powerless puppets for the biggest corporations and Biocorp, the world’s biggest, keeps promising a cure that never comes. A pair of scientists (Michael Copon and Simon Phillips) are attempting to create the world first teleporter, manage to create something even more powerful: time machines.
Laurent Boiteux is a 20-29 year old French-Australian actor standing at 6'1" with green eyes and dark brown hair. He has had roles in feature films, television shows, commercials, and short films since 2009 playing a variety of characters. His training includes studies at Sydney Theatre School and workshops in Meisner technique, screen acting, and self-tape auditions.
MGM and Screen Gems announced in 2011 that they would produce a film remake of Carrie based on the Stephen King novel. The film had a $30 million budget. Sony estimated opening weekend revenues of $16-18 million but it ultimately earned $16.1 million, ranking third behind Gravity and Captain Phillips. Misher Films produced Carrie and several other films of varying financial success, though Mirror Mirror earned over $166 million. DNA Films produced 28 Days Later, which became highly profitable against a $5 million budget, earning $82.7 million worldwide. Both production companies appeal to teenagers and young adults but Misher Films offers more films and genres.
The document provides information about the independent film "A Lot Less Gray" including a synopsis of the story, cast details, director of photography, music details, intended film festivals, and business plan. The story is about a man named Aidan who is lonely and desperate for love. He thinks he has found it with a new girl Eva but she ends up choosing someone else, leading Aidan to realize he shouldn't let one person control him so much. The document outlines the low budget film's potential for profit based on the talent involved and past low-budget films that found commercial success.
12 Years a Slave was produced by Plan B Entertainment, Regency Enterprises, and Film4, distributed by Fox Searchlight Pictures, and starred Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, and Lupita Nyong'o. It tells the true story of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the 1840s. Directed by Steve McQueen, the film was a critical and commercial success, earning over $172 million at the box office against an $18 million budget, along with multiple awards including Academy Awards, BAFTAs, and Golden Globes.
P & F Communications is a public relations and marketing agency founded in 1989. The agency document provides profiles of the two founding partners, Barbara Pflughaupt and Raymond L. Forsythe, and outlines their extensive experience in film publicity, entertainment PR, and managing campaigns for major studio films and live productions. It also lists many of the award-winning films and documentaries the agency has worked on that have received Academy Award nominations and wins.
This document provides information about the film project "That Good Night" including:
- A 3 sentence synopsis of the film's plot about a terminally ill former film director who hires someone to end his life but his plan is disrupted.
- Details on the creative vision to adapt the story from a stage play to film while keeping the character-driven focus and filming in Portugal and Yorkshire.
- Bios of the director, writer/producer, and producer who have experience with independent films.
- Information on the production companies and investment opportunities for the film through tax schemes.
Laurent Boiteux is a French Australian actor between 25-32 years old, standing 6'1" with dark brown hair and green eyes. He has had roles in feature films, television, commercials and short films since 2009 playing characters such as Jarred, Rugby Player, Dean Wilson, and more. He is trained in acting, auditions, Meisner technique, screen acting and has skills in languages, accents, weapons and martial arts.
Foxy Films is seeking $18 million from an investor to fund the prints and advertising (P&A) for their upcoming action gangster film "Days of Wrath". The investor would receive a 12.5% annual interest rate and have their investment fully recouped within a year of the film's theatrical release. After recouping the investment, the investor would receive 10% of the film's back-end profits. Foxy Films plans a wide theatrical release across North America and has distribution deals lined up for home entertainment, soundtrack, and product branding to maximize profits.
12 Years a Slave is a 2013 historical drama film based on the true story of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. in 1841 and sold into slavery. The film follows Solomon's struggle to survive and maintain his dignity over the course of 12 years as a slave in Louisiana, and stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as Solomon Northup. It was directed by Steve McQueen and won multiple awards including the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Independent film distribution involves distributing films outside of major studios with lower budgets. These films are first shown at film festivals to get audience and critic opinions before being distributed to cinemas. Entertainment One is a Canadian entertainment company that operates in several countries and owns and distributes third party content through over 3,000 retail partners across physical and digital channels like theaters, DVDs/Blu-rays, TV, and downloads. CBS Films was created in 2007 as the film division of CBS Corporation and successfully distributes, develops and produces 4-6 $50 million budget films annually, with Sony having foreign distribution rights.
Will Smith was born in West Philadelphia and raised in Germantown. He achieved early fame as a rapper known as The Fresh Prince in the late 1980s. His popularity increased when he starred in the hit TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air from 1990 to 1996. Smith later found huge box office success in numerous blockbuster films in the 1990s and 2000s, becoming the only actor with eight consecutive films grossing over $100 million domestically. He married actress Jada Pinkett Smith in 1997 and they have two children together.
The document provides biographies of key executives and board members of Global Entertainment Holdings, a media and entertainment company. It summarizes the extensive experience of CEO Gary Rasmussen in business development, fundraising, and leading public companies. It also outlines the backgrounds of other senior leaders including the founder of Global Universal Pictures, COO Daniel Sherkow, CFO Alan Bailey, and multiple board members, describing their accomplishments and roles in film, television, and finance.
The document summarizes the winners and presenters at the 75th Golden Globe Awards ceremony. It provides photos of many of the winners posing with their awards, including Nicole Kidman and Laura Dern for Big Little Lies, Frances McDormand for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and Lady Bird for Best Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. It also shows many celebrities wearing black in solidarity of the Time's Up movement against sexual harassment.
Blue Brick Creative specializes in information graphics, using the power of visual communication to amplify your message.
Our clients include trial lawyers, businesses, researchers, public speakers and graduate students.
This document discusses various binding materials used in construction including plaster, cement, concrete, and reinforced concrete. Plaster comes from plaster stone and is used for interior wall and finishing work as well as decoration. Cement is made from limestone, clay, and plaster and comes in common and soft varieties, being a key conglomerate. Concrete is a mixture of cement, sand, gravel, and water primarily used for foundations due to its compressive strength. Reinforced concrete combines concrete with steel rebar, making it more resistant especially to tension and suitable for building structures.
Bricks are artificial rectangular blocks made from clay that are dried and fired. They are used widely in construction due to properties like light weight, durability, and flexibility. The manufacturing process involves preparing clay material, shaping bricks, drying, and firing. Good bricks are uniform in color, shape, size and have high compressive strength and resistance to weathering. Various types of bricks exist for different applications like plinth bricks, hollow bricks, and fire bricks.
This document discusses various types of brick bonds used in masonry construction. It begins by defining common brick laying patterns such as stretcher, header, soldier, etc. It then explains different bond patterns including English bond, Flemish bond, English cross bond, rat trap bond, Dutch bond, and others. It also covers special bonds used for garden walls. Finally, it discusses bonds used at wall connections, specifically tee junctions, cross junctions, and squint junctions between walls of varying thicknesses.
The crew finds a fascinating rock and wonders what it represents in their own lives. The document prompts the reader to imagine what further adventures the stone might have and if anyone finds it again.
This document discusses various building materials and the building construction process. It describes common materials like rocks, binding materials, ceramics and metals that are used. Rock materials include stone blocks and fragments. Binding materials unite other materials and include cement, plaster and lime. Ceramic materials are clay-based like bricks, tiles and porcelain. The construction process involves preparing the ground, laying the foundation, erecting the structure, installing coverings, siding and flooring/walls.
Bricks are rectangular clay blocks made through a process of molding, drying, and burning. They are commonly used in buildings for walls, paving, and alleys. Historically, bricks became widespread in the medieval period as an alternative to flammable wood. Modern brick production reaches over 1 trillion bricks annually in India, with the majority used for housing. Proper bricks contain specific mineral compositions and pass various tests for strength, absorption, and shape/size. They are classified based on quality and can be manufactured through various kilning processes for different construction applications.
Bricks have been used as building blocks for thousands of years. They are made by shaping clay and then firing it to harden it. There are three main production methods - extruded, molded, and dry pressed. The manufacturing process involves preparing the clay material, shaping the bricks, drying them, and firing them in a kiln. Firing transforms the bricks from porous to hard through a process called vitrification. Bricks are durable, resistant to fire and weathering, and require little maintenance making them a practical building material.
1. Bricks are made from clay and are one of the oldest and most widely used building materials. They are inexpensive, durable, and easy to work with.
2. The document discusses the manufacturing process of bricks including preparing the brick earth by blending clay with additives, molding, drying, and burning the bricks.
3. Bricks are classified based on their quality, strength, size, method of manufacture, and degree of burning. Special types of bricks include perforated, hollow, circular, and paving bricks used for specific construction purposes.
The document discusses various materials used in civil engineering construction projects such as bricks, stones, aggregates, cement, and concrete. It provides details on the manufacturing process and properties of bricks and describes the different types of bricks used. It also discusses the characteristics, classification, and uses of stones as a building material. The qualities, types, and uses of aggregates and cement are outlined. Concrete is introduced as a composite material made by mixing aggregates, sand, cement, and water.
This document provides information about building stones used in construction. It discusses the characteristics of good building stones, including hardness, durability, porosity, decomposition and others. It also describes common uses of building stones and various tests conducted to examine stones, such as crushing, weathering, porosity, attrition and others. Finally, it discusses quarrying, dressing, classification and deterioration of stones.
Civil engineering is a branch of engineering that involves designing, constructing, and managing buildings, transportation systems, water supply, and more to improve quality of life. It draws on mathematics and sciences to creatively solve problems while considering costs. Civil engineers must check their own work and have others check it as well to catch any mistakes, as engineers are human and errors can occur. Some structures civil engineers design include roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, and bridges. This is one of the oldest types of engineering.
The document discusses different types of rocks and stones used in construction, including their origins, properties, and applications. It describes three main types of rocks - igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic - and how they are formed. Specific rock and stone materials like granite, limestone, marble, sandstone, and crushed stone are explained in terms of their composition, colors, textures, and common uses in building and other construction projects.
"Introduction to Civil Engineering" is a PowerPoint that provides an overview of civil engineering, and areas of specialization within the field, for primary and secondary students. Designed by Dr. Larry Rillet - Director of the Nebraska Transportation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln - and his educational outreach team members, the aim of this PowerPoint is to provide students with further exposure as to who civil engineers are and what they do. This lesson can be paired with a "Penny Boat" activity.
The document summarizes the process of brick making which includes:
1) Preparing the brick earth by removing loose soil, digging and spreading the clay, and weathering it.
2) Tempering and blending the clay with other ingredients and molding bricks by hand or machine.
3) Drying the wet bricks in dryer chambers for 24-48 hours.
4) Burning the bricks in intermittent kilns like clamp or scove kilns or continuous kilns like Hoffman, bull's trench, or vertical shaft kilns.
Brick masonry has a long history, dating back to at least 4000 BC when the earliest civilizations used sun-dried bricks. Over time, innovations like kilns for firing bricks and lime mortar improved the strength and durability of brick buildings. Major historical civilizations and periods contributed advances, like the Romans developing masonry arches and vaults, and medieval Europeans building fortresses and cathedrals with pointed vaults. Modern developments include Portland cement, cavity walls, and reinforced concrete, allowing masonry construction of even taller buildings. Today, masonry is commonly used for foundations, low-rise structural walls, and facing materials like brick and stone veneers.
Brick Masonary ppt presentation by Abhishek BagulAbhishek Bagul
With the inclusion of animations, it was my submission for my bachelor's. it has many of the important concepts of the brick masonry. all the closers and bats concepts are included in it. even some bonds like Flemish bond, English bond, stretcher bond & header bond are added with the animation effect. each brick has its own animation effect and it helps us to easily understand the concepts of the bond.
Building materials elements of civil engineeringPriyank Bhimani
The document discusses various construction materials used in civil engineering projects. It describes properties and composition of common materials like stone, bricks, lime, cement, sand and aggregate. It provides details on manufacturing processes, types and qualities required for stones, bricks and lime to be suitable for construction purposes. The mechanical and physical properties of construction materials are also outlined.
Bricks have been used as a building material since 7000BC, originally made of sun-dried mud but later fired bricks proved more durable. Bricks are now one of the most commonly used building materials after wood. They are manufactured through processes like soft mud, dry press, and extrusion from raw materials like clay, calcium silicate, or concrete. Bricks provide benefits like strength, fire resistance, insulation, and durability making them a versatile and long-lasting building material.
StarStream Entertainment is a theatrical motion picture production and financing company focused on producing and financing edgy, high quality motion pictures with strong cast and lean budgets for a commercial audience.
StarStream Entertainment aims to be a theatrical motion picture production and financing company focused on producing edgy, high quality films with strong casts and lean budgets. It mitigates risk through fiscal precision by financing projects once they are fully developed and ready to produce, offering investors a quicker return. Recent successful films include Lee Daniels' The Butler, Life of Crime, and Life After Beth.
StarStream Entertainment is a theatrical motion picture production and financing company focused on producing and financing edgy, high quality motion pictures with strong cast and lean budgets for a commercial audience.
A contractor has hired two killers, A and B, for an undisclosed job. They are drugged and trapped in a truck with the contractor's murdered body. It is revealed they were hired to kill each other due to past transgressions. As they discuss their lives and situation, it becomes clear one will kill the other by the conclusion in a shocking twist.
The document provides background information on the director, writers, main cast, and production companies involved in the film titled "The London Firm". It includes short biographies of key personnel and descriptions of the production companies.
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The document discusses the British film Trainspotting, describing it as a gritty and realistic portrayal of heroin addiction in Scotland that was both critically acclaimed and commercially successful. It explores themes of urban poverty and the dark side of drug culture while also being fascinating to audiences. While some accused it of glamorizing drug use, it was praised for its social realism in representing British youth subcultures of the time. The film was a hit in both Britain and the United States.
This document provides information about a proposed film titled "7Dayz" that will tell the true story of an Iranian immigrant who becomes friends with Tupac Shakur in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The film will be directed by Gobi M. Rahimi, produced by Preston L. Holmes, and have a budget of $4.2 million. It will use archival footage of Tupac and tell the story through the perspective of the Iranian character, who is portrayed as Tupac's first friend and business partner in the music industry. Details are provided about the filmmakers, target cast, production dates, and distribution strategy.
E=motion presentation pack - 1st july 2014Steven Farah
This document proposes an investment in a film production company. It summarizes that the film industry has historically proven countercyclical during recessions. It then provides details on the proposed film project, including genre (sci-fi thriller), potential cast, and comparative financial data from similar past films. Finally, it introduces the production company and executive team behind the project. The overall proposal is that investing in this film has the potential to earn a profit and recoup the initial investment, as illustrated through four potential financial scenarios.
This document discusses key aspects of film marketing and distribution. It begins by explaining that distributors must identify a film's unique selling point to appeal to audiences. They will emphasize elements like stars, special effects, or the director. The distributor then decides how to position the film in promotional materials like posters and trailers. Marketing is crucial, and can involve techniques such as posters, trailers, online content, screenings, interviews, merchandise, and film festivals. An effective marketing strategy is important to maximize a film's commercial success.
Celador is an entertainment company founded in 1983 that has produced successful television shows and films such as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and Slumdog Millionaire. Celador operates by taking projects one at a time and contracting freelance staff as needed. To finance films, Celador has sold distribution rights and obtained sponsorships. While smaller than competitors like Sony, Celador has had profitable films like The Descent that earned high returns relative to its low budget.
Working Titles is a British film production company founded in 1983 and currently owned by Universal Studios. Some key points:
- It was founded by Tim Bevan and Sarah Radclyffe and later joined by Eric Fellner.
- They produce a variety of genres including comedy, romance, and drama. Popular actors like Hugh Grant and Colin Firth regularly appear in their films.
- While owned by Universal, they maintain independence with a £35 million budget limit per film. This allows them to develop British stories and talent while benefitting from Universal's global distribution network.
- Successful films include Four Weddings and a Funeral, Love Actually, and the Bridget Jones series. They continue producing both small
This document presents an investment opportunity to finance low-budget action/adventure movies. It explains that the producer has access to unused footage from major blockbusters through a contract with a major studio. This allows movies to be produced for 5-10% of normal budgets, around $2 million instead of $20-30 million. Investors provide $2 million in financing and receive their money back plus 15% off the top. The remaining profits are split 50/50 with the producer. With lower costs but similar revenue potential to big-budget films, this approach significantly reduces risk while maintaining high profit potential.
This document proposes funding a sci-fi film franchise called Rupturian about an alien civilization that saves humans from extinction. It could be started for $10 million and produce over $300 million in profits from 4 movies, video games, books and toys over 6-8 years. The film combines elements of Avatar, Star Trek and other blockbusters and qualifies for tax credits. It has an experienced director and production team. Investors are invited to fund the $10 million budget.
The document discusses synergy within the film industry. It provides examples of how synergy is achieved through product placement, tie-ins, spin-offs, and utilizing existing intellectual property from other markets. Product placement, tie-ins, and spin-offs are common ways for film studios and brands to work together across multiple revenue streams. Synergy allows companies to maximize profits from a single film property.
StarStream Entertainment is a film production and financing company that focuses on mitigating risk. It produces edgy, high-quality films with established casts and lean budgets. StarStream partners with William Morris Endeavor to identify projects and navigates the shifting media landscape. StarStream's success is built on precise fiscal management that allows investors a swift return with lower risk than traditional production models. Notable past films include Lee Daniels' The Butler and Life After Beth.
The document discusses key aspects of film production, distribution, and marketing from an institutional and audience perspective. It covers:
- The major issues in contemporary media ownership and practice, including the influence of major studios like Disney and Warner Bros.
- The importance of cross-media convergence and synergies in production, distribution, and marketing across different platforms.
- The technologies introduced in recent years that have impacted production, distribution, marketing and audiences, such as streaming services, home cinema, and digital cameras.
- How proliferation of technology and content affects both institutions and audiences.
- The significance of technological convergence for institutions and audiences in accessing content.
Universal Pictures or 20th Century Fox would be good choices to distribute a new drama film influenced by "Rush" (2013) due to their experience handling large budgets and special effects needs. Universal has distributed big-budget car films like Fast & Furious 7, while 20th Century Fox has handled some of the highest-grossing films ever with budgets over $200 million for Avatar and Titanic. Their experience with large-scale productions and genres like action dramas would help maximize distribution for a new film seeking a $100 million budget and wide release.
The document discusses the target audience, genre, countries of exhibition, and production campaigns for the James Bond film Skyfall. The target audience is primarily older viewers who enjoy spy/action films, though younger audiences interested in games like Call of Duty are also potential viewers. Skyfall follows the spy genre with modern twists, and will premiere in Los Angeles, Paris, and London. EON Productions, the company behind the Bond films, effectively markets each new installment using techniques proven on past titles.
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We're the Millers is a 2013 American comedy film about a drug dealer who is robbed, leaving him in debt. To clear his debt, he recruits neighbors and a runaway teen to pose as his family so he can smuggle marijuana from Mexico to the U.S. undetected. The film had a budget of $37 million and was a box office success, grossing $270 million worldwide. It was produced using modern camera and audio technology to enhance visual and sound quality.
This document compares and contrasts mainstream, independent, and niche films. Mainstream films typically have well-known directors, major stars, larger budgets that allow for sequels and widespread marketing. Independent films have lesser-known directors and casts, more modest budgets, and marketing primarily to select audiences. Niche films target very specific interests and have small cult followings. Examples discussed are Fast and Furious 7 as a mainstream blockbuster, Juno as an independent sleeper hit, and the infamous niche flop Foodfight! with its troubled production and minimal financial returns.
Entertainment Film Distributors would be the most suitable company to distribute the author's movie. As a UK-based independent film distributor specializing in horror genres, they have successfully distributed many low-budget British and international horror films. In contrast, companies like Warner Bros. and Lionsgate focus more on larger-budget Hollywood productions. Fox Searchlight and Momentum Pictures were also considered but Entertainment Film Distributors is the clear best choice given their experience and focus on independent horror films.
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2. Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this presentation are forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These
statements are based on management s current expectations and are
subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Any forward-looking
statements included in this presentation are based on information available
to management on the date of this presentation. Brick Top undertakes no
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise. Actual results may differ
materially from those included in these statements due to a variety of factors.
More information about these factors is contained in Brick Top s filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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3. Mission Statement
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To create and build an exciting, exclusive community of
film enthusiasts and financiers with complete end-to-
end film production and distribution capabilities. To
produce and continue producing high quality, engaging
films capable of achieving a high return on investment
for our investors and members. To ultimately pursue
the production of one or more feature films utilizing
prominent actors.
4. Company Overview
Brick Top Productions Inc (OTC: BTOP), founded in 2009, is an emerging publicly
traded production company and studio focused on financing, producing and
distributing film and television shows, mostly independent, and/or their rights to
third parties. Growth is expected to come via exploitation of those rights in
domestic and international theatrical, television, cable, home video and pay per
view markets. Strategy is to pre-sell exclusive distribution rights to overseas
territories, thereby hedging part of the total project cost.
Project Portfolio/Pipeline
Current: Completed television pilot Nick The Doorman," an urban comedy
starring Nicholas Turturro, Vincent Pastore (2012). Rights are for sale.
Future: Film production of screenplay Bless Me Father," an urban drama and
coming-of-age story focused written by Mr. Turturro.
Other: Technology design and deployment of a smart phone app to stream and
promote content, mostly shorts & 30 minute episodes. App will work to drive
advertising revenue.
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5. Key Information
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State of Incorporation Florida
Year End 12/31
Symbol BTOP
Recent Price* $5.00
Market Capitalization* ~$148.8 million
Shares Outstanding ~29.75 million
Shares Authorized 100 million
Transfer Agent Island Stock Transfer
CEO, CFO & Chairman of the Board Alexander Bafer
VP Gary Alexander
6. Brick Top
Productions
(OTC: BTOP)
Subsidiary
York Productions LLC
Founded in 2008
Brick Top 60%/ Nick Nick 40%
Television Pilot “Nick the
Doorman” (2012)
Screenplay “Bless Me
Father” (TBD)
Corporate Structure
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8. Industry Showing Shift Towards Indie/Low-Budget
• Growth in lower-budget, independent films & television shows seen in the past
few decades
• Domestic Indie box office sales hit $3.4 Billion in 2011, up 3% from 2010 and
representing 34% of total sales
• Major shift in household & big name actors moving to indie & TV industry for
larger revenues, larger paychecks
• Notable shift toward viewing movies/television shows on multiple browser-
based devices
• Expansion in media, technology and internet-use helping to fuel connectivity
among film makers and enthusiasts
Source: Baseline Intelligence
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9. Potential for High Return on Investment (ROI)
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Budget Box Office* ROI
Blair Witch Project (1999) $60,000 $248 million 413,223%
Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon
(2000)
$17 million $213 million 1,153%
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
(2002)
$5 million $368 million 7,260%
Juno (2007) $6.5 million $231 million 3,454%
Slumdog Millionaire (2008) $15 million $377 million 2,413%
Sources: Box Office Mojo, IMDb.com
*Estimated worldwide box office sales
11. Television Shows in Syndication – High ROI
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Syndication Profit $
Re-runs on TV since 1998 2.3 billion
Cable 380 million
Total 2.7 billion
Source: Economic Policy Journal 2010
This is quite impressive when compared to Amazon which began trading in
1997 and since, has generated 4.7 billion in total net income.
Ex: Seinfeld (on air 1989 – 1998)
With 180 episodes
in total, each 30
minute episode
made more than
$14 million!
13. Business Model
• Create a high standard for filmmaking by uniting a community of qualified
independent film enthusiasts with an independent film studio supported by
film investors/financiers.
• Provide a public investment platform where financiers and investors can
invest directly in the financing of certain projects and have an exit strategy.
• Utilize proven experience & strategic relationships in every phase of
television and filmmaking: Development, production, marketing and
distribution.
• Actively bring unique, compelling stories to the screen in a cost effective,
strategic manner.
• Pre-sell exclusive distribution rights to overseas territories, thereby hedging
part of the total project cost.
• Create an exciting, engaging mobile app platform to stream and promote
film and television shorts including 30 min episodes.
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14. Investor Appeal
— Potential for a high return-on-investment
— Pre-sell distribution rights acts as a hedge to lessen risk
— Ability to get in early at a low valuation given recent trends with competitors:
⁺ DreamWorks Animation: Open: $30 range & traded to over $43; $2.7
billion market cap.
⁺ Lions Gate Entertainment: Open: $1.50 & traded to over $12; $1.1 billion
market cap.
⁺ Regal Entertainment Group: Open: approx. $17 & traded to over $25; $2
billion market cap.
— Exclusive perks & benefits including access to industry events, premieres,
writers, directors, on-screen talent
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15. Current Project
Financing, development and production
of the television pilot titled Nick The
Doorman, an urban dramatic comedy,
was completed in 2012 on a budget of
$85,000. The pilot was written and
directed by Nicholas Turturro (pictured
below), who also starred in the project.
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16. Summary
Nick The Doorman is an urban dramatic comedy set in New York City. It is
centered on the life experiences of Nick, a funny, light-hearted doorman, at a
historic and upscale Central Park South hotel. Nick and his colorful cast of
friends, through interactions with one another and the hotel s upper class
celebrity and high society guests, provide a unique, comedic perspective of
everyday life in the big city, and similarities and distinctions between the
classes filtering in and out of the posh hotel.
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The project for me is seen as an
urban, modern mix between
Diner and Swingers.
- Nicholas Turturro
17. Nicholas Turturro as Nick The Doorman
Nicholas is an American film, television and prolific
on-stage character actor, writer and director
perhaps best known for his role as Dennis Franz's
and Gordon Clapps rookie plainclothes partner,
Sgt. James Martinez, on NYPD Blue (a role he played
from 1993 to 2000).
§ Garnered an Emmy nomination for playing Officer/
Det./Sgt. James Martinez on the TV program NYPD
Blue
§ List of credits include portraying Al Capone in The
Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and playing the
role of "Brucie" in the 2005 remake of The Longest
Yard as well as "Renaldo" in I Now Pronounce You
Chuck and Larry.
§ Nick The Doorman is loosely centered on his
early career experience working as a doorman in
NYC.
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18. Vincent Pastore as Armando
Born July 14, 1946 in Bronx, New York, Vincent is
an American actor and a former bar owner from
New Rochelle, New York, Vincent discovered
acting late in life (at the insistence of Matt Dillon
and his brother Kevin). A versatile actor, he has
appeared on Broadway in the smash hit, "Chicago"
as Amos Hart. Having appeared in
§ Film credits include "Revolver", "Gotti", "This
Thing of Ours", "Mickey Blue Eyes", "Mafia", "The
Jerky Boys", "Made", "Two Family House ,
"Hurricane"
§ Other notable credits include "The Sopranos",
VNBC's "Ed", VH1's "Celebrity Fit Club", "The
Practice", "Witness to the Mob", "Law & Order",
"One Life to Live", "Americas Most Wanted ,
"Vegas" and more recently Donald Trump's
"Celebrity Apprentice".
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19. Michael Badalucco as Lou
Born on December 20, 1954 in Brooklyn,
New York Cit,y Michael is an American-born
actor who attended the State University of
New York at New Paltz and spent two
decades of his career working as a prop
master on New York-based movies. He was
discovered by Michelle Pfeiffer on the set
of One Fine Day (1996) whom touted him
to her husband, David E. Kelley for "The
Practice" (1997) television series. Michael
scored a permanent role as "Jimmy".
§ Other credits include an appearance in
Jungle Fever, O Brother Where Art Thou
(insert year) among others.
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20. Anthony DeSando as Harry
Born December 4, 1965 in Jersey City, New
Jersey, also known as Anthony Joseph De
Santis, is an American actor of Italian descent.
De Sando is often being displayed as a
dappered villain in mob films such as New Jack
City. He has appeared in such television series
as L.A. Law, Crossing Jordan, NYPD Blue,
Without a Trace and Sex and the City.
§ Additional credits include The Sopranos, A
Day In Black And White, Cement, Beer
League and The Whole Shebang.
§ Other credits include the voice of Reggie in
The Sopranos: Road to Respect video game,
and appeared as a character in Dito Montiel's
films A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints and
Fighting.
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21. Danny Hoch as Jimmy
Born in November 23, 1970 in Brooklyn and grew up
in NYC, Danny is an actor, playwright and director
whose plays have garnered many awards. He is also a
Senior Fellow at the New School s Vera List Center For
Art & Politics and founder of the Hip-Hop Theater
Festival. His writings on hip-hop, race and class have
appeared in The Village Voice, New York Times,
Harper's, The Nation, American Theatre, and various
books: Out Of Character, Extreme Exposure, Creating
Your Own Monologue and Total Chaos. His book Jails,
Hospitals & Hip-Hop is in its second printing by Villard
Books/Random House.
§ Writing and acting film credits include Bamboozled,
Washington Heights, Prison Song, Some People,
Subway Stories, Thin Red Line, Whiteboys,
Blackhawk Down, American Splendor, War Of The
Worlds, Lucky You, We Own The Night, HBO Def
Poetry and the film version of Jails, Hospitals & Hip-
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22. Bobby Cannavale as Pomerantz
Bobby Cannavale is an American actor born on May 3,
1970 in Union City, NJ. He began his acting career in the
theater and gained early film roles in Night Falls on
Manhattan (1997) and The Bone Collector (1999),
Cannavale became well-known when he starred as Bobby
Caffey for two seasons on Third Watch.
§ Other television credits include Ally McBeal, in the
miniseries Kingpin, Oz, Sex and the City, Six Feet Under,
Oz, Law & Order - and its spin-off series Law & Order:
Criminal Intent and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Will & Grace where he won his first Emmy Award as
"Outstanding Guest Star in a Comedy Series" in 2005 for
his role as Vince D'Angelo
§ Film credits include Snakes on a Plane, The Guru (2002),
Shall We Dance? (2004), Romance & Cigarettes (2005),
The Take (2007)
§ In addition to The Doorman, recent appearances in 2012
have included Boardwalk Empire, Modern Family, Nurse
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24. Bless Me Father
Set in the late 1970s to early 1980s, Bless Me Father ,
written by Emmy-nominated actor, Nicholas Turturro, is an
urban drama and coming-of-age story of Nicky Battaglia, a
16 year-old kid growing up and navigating adolescence in
his predominately Italian neighborhood, Manhattan s West
Village. Following the monumental loss of Buddy Battaglia,
his older brother, best friend and ultimate protector, Nicky
must come to terms with himself, his flawed family marked
by an overly controlling Mafiosi father, and his west side
neighborhood on the cusp of change.
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- Screenplay written by Emmy-nominated actor, Nicholas Turturro
25. Estimated Budget
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The costs of producing a film and bringing that film to market consist of film costs,
participation costs, exploitation costs, and manufacturing costs
Cast 105,000
Director 30,000
Locations/Unit Expenses 27,000
Writers & Scripts 17,000
Line Producer 10,000
Travel/Living Expenses 10,000
Production Staff 17,000
Set Design & Construction 10,000
Lighting 5,000
Cameras & Sound Operators 10,000
Wardrobe & Hair/Makeup 12,000
Transportation 22,000
Post-Production, Editing & Music 25,000
*Total budget is estimated at $300,000. No initial cost based on Mr. Turturro s existing relationship with
the current owner, who would be compensated 20 percent of any profit generated by the project.
26. Short Smart Phone App
1. Analysis and design: $6,000
2. Development (coding): $30,000.
3. Quality control: $10,000
4. Deployment: $4,000
The entire process is expected to take 6 to 8 months from start to
finish at which time we expect it to begin generating revenue.
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Estimated Cost
The smart phone app capable of streaming all types of shorts.
We will create our Brick Top content as well as acquire it from
other sources. Goal is to advertise our link through various social
networking sites which will drive traffic to our site (and our
projects) and thus create desirable advertising revenue.
28. Integrated Strategy
— Increase brand awareness & online presence via
Social media & communication initiatives
— Seek strategic film partners & investors to help build
Brick Top s exclusive film community and finance
future acquisitions
— Build platform such as the short smart phone app that
will help to market the company and its projects
— Drive revenue via advertising initiatives (smart phone
app) and other film projects
— Utilize management & cast member s key industry
contacts to grow the company
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29. Investment Considerations
— Pre-revenue Growing, Public Player (BTOP) in an
Expanding Market
— Potential for a High Return on Investment
— Expanding Community of Film Enthusiasts &
Financiers w/ Exclusive Industry Perks
— Quality Films, Low Overhead
— Defined Business Model & Path to Growth
— Forthcoming Innovative, Short Smart Phone App
— Industry Connected, Strong & Able Management
Team, Strategic Partners
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