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“Script-To-Screen” Projects

Media

“Script-To-Screen” Projects

As the global economy undergoes transformative changes, the media and entertainment industry is also repositioning accordingly. This includes, but not limited to, scripts, publishing, film/motion pictures production, branded content/product placement, television, online videos, cable networks and satellite distributors. The overarching fiscal, financial, accounting policy and regulatory framework covering media and entertainment industry in also process of preparing, enacting and issuing new standards for methodology and approach for licensing, contracts, revenue recognition and related areas. Impacted will be both public-listed and private companies. For film/motion pictures, any proposed and enacted legislation as well as fiscal, financial, and accounting policy, regulatory framework...

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Effective Development of Branded Content & Media Projects

Media

Effective Development of Branded Content & Media Projects

Today’s branded content and media projects require effective Development-Production-Distribution (Value Chain). Whether it is motion pictures, shows or other forms of new media, value added or “rich” content is a paramount underlying asset(s). This includes, but not limited to, original scripts and other related intellectual property rights (IPR) which can be categorized as “alternative asset classes”. In addition, the Value Chain is inherently dependent upon the associated total capital costs (CAPEX). Total CAPEX may include all “soft” and “hard” costs which make up the entire budget for the media project. This can include content / IPR origination costs; various pre-operative...

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New Horizons in Branded Content & Media

Media

New Horizons in Branded Content & Media

Beyond the convergence of “brick & mortar” and “digital” over the last 2-3 decades, there are new horizons emerging in both branded content and media. This applies to motion pictures, shows (reality, scripted and franchise) as well as other content and media. In addition, new wholesale and retail distribution channels are rapidly entering the commercialization phase targeting various consumer segments and demographics; (i.e.) virtual reality (VR) etc. All branded content and media follow three phases in the “value chain”; Development – Production – Distribution. These key phases are applicable to various established and emerging Content Developers / Originators / Owners,...

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Branding & Media as Alternative Assets

Media

Branding & Media as Alternative Assets

Today’s effective development and independent production of branded content and media is critical for the long-term propagation and preservation of creative inspiration, invention and innovation of a very important art form, medium and element. This includes, but not limited to, motion pictures, reality shows, scripted shows, or franchise shows as well as other popular media formats. Further, based on current global economic conditions and scenario, it is very important to understand and appreciate that Structured Project Finance plays a critical role in the “Development-Production-Distribution” Value Chain of Branded Content / Product Placement and Media Production. This methodology and approach will...

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Increased Branding Asset Opportunities

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Increased Branding Asset Opportunities

As part of the media value chain, original branded content provides very good opportunities as an alternative investment asset class through ownership and intellectual property rights (IPR) coupled with higher top-line revenue streams and waterfall cash flows. Today, there are many branding projects such as reality series, scripted series and franchise series which are attracting capital investment from; federal/state grants; private equity funds / family offices and; senior debt from lenders. In addition, there are opportunities for brands to participate via product placement(s). With subsidy funding support from federal/state grants, downside risk is further mitigated. A key driver for successful...

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