Strategic Opportunity
In 2007 ticket sales at North American movie theaters totaled $9.7 billion, a 4 percent increase over 2006 U.S. theater admissions in 2007 grew 3.3% to 1.42 billion tickets.

In 2007, the average price of a movie ticket in the U.S. rose to $6.70, a 2.2% increase over 2006. The total number of films released continued to increase in 2007 with 677 films released. This is an 11% increase over 2006.

The Company
Film290 is a limited liability corporation whose purpose is to produce story driven, independent motion pictures for national and international distribution. It will serve as a general partner of a number of limited liability partnerships so as to produce high-quality works that will be profitable for those involved. Film290’s initial goal is to produce three films over the next five years.

With combined experience in filmmaking, live theatre, the recording industry and law Film290’s management team has a diverse history that enables us to handle all aspects of motion picture production and development.  Consultants and advisors will compliment the team where necessary.

The Industry
The independent film industry has steadily grown from year to year, making an 80% increase in the last ten years. Popular films such as Sling Blade (1996) and Little Miss Sunshine (2006) have collectively grossed over $134 million to date. In the 2006 Oscars, 4 of the 5 films nominated for best picture were independent films, with the independent Crash taking home the award for best picture.

Development
One of the most exciting and potentially lucrative parts of Film290’s plan has to do with the development of new projects. We see development happening in several ways. We will generate our own content in house. Judson Webb, Patrick Selvage and Mark Botvinick are all writers and will contribute their ideas and talent to the company by writing and developing original screenplays and television shows. We intend produce some of these works ourselves but we also intend to sell projects to the studios and partner with other production companies. We also intend to develop content with the best writers we can find from outside the company. By creating dynamic relationships with screenwriters and novelists we will engage in the process of content development full force right from the start. The more content we own, the more potential income streams we create. The more income streams we create the better we serve our investors. 

Distribution
A good distribution deal is key to any film’s success. Recent independent favorite Hustle and Flow’s (2005) distribution rights were bought for a record $9 million after the film was shown at Sundance. Film290 understands the competition of the film industry not only in the United States but also worldwide. Our team possesses the contacts and the know-how to move productions from completion to distribution with confidence.

Investment Opportunity and Financial Highlights
Film290 is seeking equity investment on two levels.  First, Film290 is seeking equity investment of $250,000 for the capitalization of the core LLC that will be responsible for developing and producing three films. Film290 intends to act as the managing general partner of these three separate production companies.  Accordingly, Film290 is also seeking equity investment in these individual film production entities in the amount of $1.5 to $2.5 million per project. Film290 believes that this particular business structure will provide a wide range of investment opportunities tailored to the particular needs of each of our investors.

Summary
Film290 has the skill, talent, expertise and drive to create entertaining, highly marketable independent motion pictures for theatrical distribution. We intend to reach our goal of producing three profitable films over the next five years through a combination of talent, hard work, effective management and the hunger to succeed. We invite you to join us. Film290, LLC is a privately owned Colorado Limited Liability Corporation that was formed in 2007. Our principal purpose and business is to create theatrical motion pictures.

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