DEVELOPMENT & PACKAGING

Development and Packaging

At our production company, we provide comprehensive development services to transform your creative vision into a market-ready project. Our development expertise includes:

• Script Development: Professional script doctoring, coverage, revisions, polishing, and rewrites to elevate your storytelling

• Market Assessment: Detailed analysis of your project's commercial potential with strategic feedback on scripts, pitch decks, and project assets

• Financial Planning: Creating optimized finance plans considering current market rates, available tax incentives, and pre-sale opportunities specific to your project type and budget

• Strategic Packaging: Developing realistic packaging strategies with talent attachments appropriate for your budget level and project type, based on current marketplace value

• Industry Connections: Strategic guidance on production company and sales agency partnerships with managed outreach

• International Opportunities: Creation of international co-production strategies where beneficial to maximize global potential

We partner with both individual filmmakers and production companies to guide projects from concept to screen, providing the strategic oversight needed at each development phase.

PRODUCTION SERVICES

Production Services

Our production services cover the entire filmmaking lifecycle from pre-production through final delivery:

Pre-Production:

• Crew assembly and management
• Location scouting and securing
• Production schedule development
• Legal documentation and clearances
• Budget finalization and cash flow management

Production:

• On-set supervision and creative oversight
• Daily operations management
• Budget tracking and financial control
• Quality assurance and creative alignment
• Production logistics coordination

Post-Production:

• Securing advantageous post-production facility partnerships
• Post-production reinvestment deal structuring
• Editorial oversight and creative guidance
• Technical delivery specifications management
• Completion of all required deliverables

Our experienced production team provides general oversight throughout the entire production process, ensuring your creative vision is realized while maintaining schedule and budgetary discipline. 

MARKIT PRODUCTIONS® provides comprehensive production solutions across the entire content creation spectrum: SCRIPT • PACKAGING • FINANCING • PRODUCTION • POST PRODUCTION • SALES & DISTRIBUTION • MARKETING

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Financial Services

Our financing expertise helps productions secure the necessary capital through multiple funding avenues, creating customized financial structures that maximize resources while minimizing risk.

Debt Financing

• Arrangement of production loans with competitive interest rates from established media lenders
• Structuring of senior and subordinated debt solutions tailored to production timelines
• Assistance with collateral requirements and loan documentation
• Strategic debt positioning within the overall capital stack to optimize cash flow
• Facilitation of banking relationships for production account management
• Negotiation of favorable repayment terms and exit strategies
• Access to specialized entertainment banking relationships with industry-specific loan parameters

Bridge Financing

• Short-term capital solutions to cover timing gaps between commitments and funding
• Quick-access bridge loans to maintain production momentum during financing delays
• Strategic interim financing to secure key talent or time-sensitive production elements
• Flexible repayment structures aligned with incoming financing tranches
• Risk mitigation strategies for bridging periods between signed deals and cash delivery
• Collateralization options using distribution agreements and tax credit certifications
• Emergency capital access solutions for production contingencies

Tax Credit Financing

• Comprehensive analysis of available tax incentives by jurisdiction
• Advance financing against secured tax credits to provide immediate production capital
• Expert navigation of qualification requirements and documentation
• Maximization of eligible production expenditures for increased credit value
• Management of tax credit applications, tracking, and collection processes
• Multi-jurisdictional stacking strategies to combine regional and national incentives
• Structuring of international co-productions to access multiple tax credit regimes

Minimum Guarantee (MG) Advances

• Negotiation of distribution MGs from sales agents and distributors
• Structuring of MG advances to provide immediate production capital
• Strategic evaluation of MG offers against long-term revenue potential
• Cash flow forecasting and modeling based on committed MGs
• Recoupment structure planning to balance investor returns with producer participation
• Performance bonus negotiation for exceeding distribution targets
• Cross-collateralization management across territories and platforms

Pre-Sales Financing

• Identification of optimal international territories for pre-sale opportunities
• Packaging strategies to maximize pre-sale potential across key markets
• Negotiation of favorable pre-sale terms with territory-specific distributors
• Discounting of pre-sale contracts to generate immediate production funds
• Collection management and enforcement of contractual payment schedules
• Strategic holdback analysis for unsold territories with high upside potential
• Pre-sale marketing package development to increase territory values

VAT Cash Flow Management

• Implementation of VAT-efficient production structures
• Advance financing against VAT refunds to improve immediate liquidity
• Strategic timing of expenditures to optimize VAT recovery periods
• Documentation management for expedited VAT reclamation
• Jurisdictional analysis to identify optimal VAT treatment based on production locations
• VAT-specific accounting solutions and reporting systems
• Cross-border VAT strategies for international productions and co-productions

Equity Investment

• Access to private equity networks with entertainment industry interests
• Structuring of equity offerings with attractive risk-return profiles
• Development of investment memoranda and presentation materials
• Due diligence support and transparent financial projections
• Organization of investor screenings and engagement opportunities
• Creation of limited partnership and special purpose vehicle structures
• Alignment of investor interests with production realities and creative vision

Our financing team provides expert guidance through every stage of the capital formation process, creating customized funding solutions that align with your creative objectives while meeting the operational requirements of production. We maintain relationships with a diverse network of lenders, equity investors, and financial intermediaries, allowing us to structure deals that address the unique challenges of each project.

Reach out to our team today to begin securing the capital you will need to bring your stories to audiences around the world.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER SERVICES

Executive Producer Services

Our Executive Producer services extend beyond advisory roles to active project management, securing the essential elements that bring your production to life:

• Full Project Packaging: Comprehensive handling of all development aspects to prepare your project for production

• Talent Acquisition: Direct outreach to talent representatives through our established industry network

• Financing Solutions: Access to our trusted network of sales companies and financiers

• Streamer & Platform Relationships: Strategic approaches to streaming platforms and traditional distribution channels

• Budget Optimization: Creating production frameworks that maximize creative ambitions within financial realities

• Production Infrastructure: Establishing the structural foundation for successful project execution

Fee Structure: We work on an advance fee against a percentage of the production budget, with specific terms negotiated based on project scope and requirements.

For clients seeking focused guidance, we offer personalized One-on-One Consultation sessions (1-hour duration) available as single sessions or packages of 3/5/7 sessions with advance payment options.

SALES & DISTRIBUTION

Sales and Distribution

Leveraging over a decade of domestic and international distribution experience, we guide completed or near-completed projects through strategic release planning:

• Custom Distribution Strategy: Tailored approaches for features and documentaries encompassing festivals, domestic distribution, and foreign sales

• Market Alignment: Strategic positioning of your content (type, genre, format) with appropriate distribution outlets and platforms

• Strategic Timing: Scheduling around film markets and industry events to maximize exposure

• Direct Industry Outreach: Engagement with distributors and sales agents through our established network

• Contract Navigation: Expert guidance through negotiations and delivery requirements

• Marketing Support: Consultation on creation of key marketing assets for distributors, festivals, and general audience awareness

• Campaign Management: Design and execution of marketing, social media, and PR campaigns to maximize your project's impact

Our distribution advisory services maximize your film's revenue potential and audience reach through strategic partnerships and market positioning.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Additional Production Services

Beyond our core offerings, we provide specialized production services to address the unique challenges and opportunities throughout the filmmaking process. Our expert team can support your project with any of these standalone services or as part of a comprehensive package.

Production Legal

• Contract drafting and negotiation for all production elements
• Rights acquisition and clearance management
• Entity formation and corporate structuring
• Intellectual property protection and enforcement
• Labor compliance and employment agreements
• Chain of title verification and documentation
• Error and omissions insurance guidance

Insurance & Risk Management

• Production insurance package procurement and claims handling
• Completion bond acquisition and compliance oversight
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• COVID-19 and health safety protocol development
• Security planning for high-risk locations or content
• Weather insurance and force majeure protection
• Asset protection strategies for equipment and materials

Physical Production Resources

• Equipment package negotiation and vendor relationships
• Studio facility arrangements and location services
• Transportation and logistics coordination
• Technical crew sourcing and management
• Production office setup and administration
• Specialty equipment procurement (drones, underwater, specialty cameras)
• Remote shooting logistics and international production support

Music & Sound Services

• Original score composition and production
• Music supervision and rights clearance
• Sound design and audio post-production
• Music licensing negotiations
• Sound stage and recording studio arrangements
• Voice talent casting and direction
• Foley artistry and sound effects creation

Visual Effects & Post-Production

• VFX planning and pre-visualization
• Post-production workflow design
• Color grading and finishing
• Animation and motion graphics
• CGI integration and coordination
• Editing suite rental and staffing
• Digital asset management and archiving

Festival Strategy & Awards Campaigns

• Festival submission planning and management
• Film premiere coordination and logistics
• Press and publicity for festival screenings
• Awards season campaign development
• Screening event organization
• Jury and industry relationship cultivation
• Strategic positioning within festival circuits

Global Production Services

• International location scouting and management
• Local crew hiring and cultural liaison services
• Customs clearance for equipment and materials
• Foreign currency management and exchange optimization
• International co-production treaty navigation
• Translation and interpretation services
• Local permitting and government relations

Technology Integration

• Virtual production setup and operation
• Cloud-based collaboration tools and workflow implementation
• Remote viewing and approval systems
• Digital dailies platforms and secure screening solutions
• Asset management and digital rights protection
• Real-time virtual collaboration environments
• AI-assisted production tools and efficiency solutions

Audience & Brand Integration

• Branded content strategy and development
• Product placement and integration services
• Brand partnership negotiation and management
• Audience targeting and engagement strategies
• Cross-platform content development for extended reach
• ROI measurement and performance analytics

Custom Service Packages

We understand that every production has unique requirements and challenges. Our team specializes in creating bespoke service packages tailored specifically to your project needs and budget realities. Whether you need comprehensive end-to-end production support or targeted expertise in specific areas, we can assemble the right combination of services to maximize your resources.

To discuss your specific project requirements and explore how our services can be customized to support your vision, we invite you to reach out directly to our team. Through an initial consultation, we'll assess your needs and develop a proposal that aligns with your creative, financial, and operational objectives.

Contact our production services team today to begin crafting your personalized production support strategy.