Born To Tell Productions Limited is poised to create a sustainable and diversified revenue stream by leveraging its expertise in film, documentary, and podcast production.
With a focus on captivating narratives and high production quality, Born
To Tell
Productions intends to
secure distribution deals with reputable platforms like Sky, Netflix, and Amazon Prime, as well as smaller
budgeted projects on YouTube and Spotify, ensuring widespread exposure and potential revenue
generation.
Additionally, the company seeks to explore partnerships with fitness app providers and renowned Pilates
professionals, like Zero Gravity Pilates, to expand its offerings and tap into new markets. By venturing
into multiple projects, such as feature documentaries, narrative films, and video podcasts, Born To Tell
Productions aims to establish a diverse portfolio that maximises revenue opportunities and cultivates a
loyal customer base.
Through strategic collaborations with renowned professionals such as Al Bailey, the company aims to
develop compelling content that resonates with audiences worldwide. With a focus on captivating
narratives and high production quality, Born To Tell Productions intends to secure distribution deals
with reputable platforms like Sky, Netflix, and Amazon Prime, as well as smaller budgeted projects on
YouTube and Spotify, ensuring widespread exposure and potential revenue generation.
Additionally, the company seeks to explore partnerships with fitness app providers and renowned Pilates
professionals, like Zero Gravity Pilates, to expand its offerings and tap into new markets. By venturing
into multiple projects, such as feature documentaries, narrative films, and video podcasts, Born To Tell
Productions aims to establish a diverse portfolio that maximises revenue opportunities and cultivates a
loyal customer base.
The company has the following key individuals supporting the business to give it the best opportunity of success…
Heading up the creative aspects of Born To Tell Productions is esteemed producer and filmmaker Al Bailey. With a rich background in feature film development, writing, directing, and producing, Al has made significant contributions since 2012. His feature documentary “DTF” achieved remarkable success, reaching number 1 in the UK documentary charts and securing international acclaim through festivals and releases by Lionsgate and Gravitas. Al’s influence extends to his role as co-founder of MANIFF and head of the documentary jury at the Slamdance Film Festival. He has also reviewed films on BBC Radio 4 and serves on Oxford University’s advisory board. With Al Bailey’s exceptional talents, his involvement adds immense value and expertise to Born To Tell Productions Limited.
Leading the business aspects of Born To Tell Productions, Phil is a respected figure in the UK’s digital marketing scene. With over 15 years of business experience in marketing and business development roles, he founded Numagoo in 2013 and his multiple media business interests have gone from strength to strength, making him one of the most sort after professionals in the country.
Rowan is an extremely well-connected professional; having worked in the advertising and marketing services industry for 25 years. He has worked for some and advised on some of the largest brands and as a former board director, possesses a wealth of industry experience. He has built up an enviable business network which he utilises to locate new business opportunities and identifying and engaging with potential investors on projects.
Adam Rawling is a Chartered Accountant. Currently serving as a Partner at DIGI Accountancy Ltd, he specialises in providing outsourced finance solutions to businesses, from startups to those with revenues of up to £5 million. In his role as CFO at a leading Virtual Reality company, Adam assisted in a financial turnaround, transforming the company from a c.£3 million loss to profitability within just 12 months. His strategic vision and financial acumen have earned him a trusted reputation.
Regarding costs and budgets, all expenses have been meticulously estimated based on the company’s professional experience to ensure a moderate spend that aligns with high-end independent production standards. Freelance job costs have been calculated at industry rates, considering the varying duration of total production. The inclusion of a sponsor and product placement expert is essential to cover these aspects, as they may constitute a significant portion of the revenue stream, although further research is needed for accurate costings. Equipment will be purchased rather than hired, as multiple projects make it financially advantageous. While accessories are grouped together for simplicity, individual items will be clearly listed and priced in the final budgets. A £500,000 contingency has been allocated, primarily to account for the option of self- distribution and overall marketing efforts. Marketing spends have been researched, but the podcast and YouTube projects would benefit from expert insight to ensure complete accuracy.
In terms of projections, all projected funds represent capital infused into the company. These calculations draw on the company’s experience with the developed Pilates project and its business expertise gained from the success of “DTF.” Other projections have been researched through reliable sources familiar with podcasting, YouTube, and documentary distribution product placement deals. Moderate and relative success for all projects has been considered when projecting the financial outcomes. Traditional distribution deals typically follow a 60-40 split, with 60% allocated to the company and 40% to the distributor or as a fee per region. Opting for a fee often restricts additional revenue beyond the minimum guaranteed amount, as distributors tend to inflate costs along the way. While minimum guarantees are becoming less common in independent film, the experience with “DTF” informs the projections for regional sales in traditional distribution, accounting for budgetary considerations and market interests.
The projected revenue for “Caged Cats” encompasses multiple streams, particularly due to existing revenue angles established through the Zero Gravity Pilates app. Projections for book revenue and merchandise sales are based on previous collaboration with Zero Gravity Pilates on a proposed workout book related to the documentary. However, an industry professional in publishing would provide valuable insights for projecting revenue streams from book sales for the other projects. Projections for podcast, YouTube, and product placement deals have been thoroughly researched, but an expert analysis is still required to refine the accuracy of these forecasts.
This tax relief can amount to up to 30% of the total investment and can be used to offset against their income tax liability. Put simply, if an investor puts £10,000 into an EIS-eligible business, they could potentially reduce their income tax bill by £3,000. The purpose of this tax relief is to incentivise investment in these businesses and foster their growth and development.
Furthermore, in the event of company failure, individuals investing who fall within the highest tax bracket can potentially claim loss relief, limiting their exposure to 38.5% of the original investment. For example, with a £10,000 investment, this would mean a maximum risk of capital loss amounting to £3,850.
For EIS tax relief scenarios and detailed budgets for individual productions please see further financial information packs provided upon request.
| IMMEDIATE TAX RELIEF | CALCULATOR | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMOUNT INVESTED | £10,000.00 | £20,000.00 | £50,000.00 | £15,000.00 | ||
| INCOME TAX RELIEF | 30% | £3,000.00 | £6,000.00 | £15,000.00 | 4,500.00 | |
| NET INITIAL INVESTMENT | £7,000.00 | £14,000.00 | £35,000.00 | 10,500.00 | ||
| C COMPANY CLOSES - SHARES ARE WORTH £0 | ||||||
| AMOUNT INVESTED | £10,000.00 | £20,000.00 | £50,000.00 | |||
| INCOME TAX RELIEF | 30% | £3,000.00 | £6,000.00 | £15,000.00 | ||
| LOSS RELIEF | The capital loss can be off set against income giving tax relief as follows: | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Rate Tax Payer | 20% | £1,400.00 | £2,800.00 | £7,000.00 | £2,100.00 | |
| Higher Rate Tax Paer | 40% | £2,800.00 | £5,600.00 | £14,000.00 | £4,200.00 | |
| Additional Rate Tax Paer | 45% | £3,150.00 | £6,300.00 | £15,750.00 | £4,725.00 | |
| MAXIMUM CAPITAL EXPOSURE | MAX. EXPOSURE | |||||
| Basic Rate Tax Pae | 20% | £5,600.00 | £11,200.00 | £28,000.00 | 20% | £8,400.00 |
| Higher Rate Tax Paer | 40% | £2,800.00 | £5,600.00 | £14,000.00 | 20% | £4,200.00 |
| Additional Rate Tax Paer | 45% | £3,150.00 | £6,300.00 | £15,750.00 | 45% | £4,725.00 |
GAIN Hold onto shares for at least 3 years and when you sell youo we no capital gains tax. Gain is profit on disposal plus income tax relief
| REVENUE: | FY24 | FY25 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caged Cat A Pilat es Discovery | 146,899.00 | 730,000.00 | - |
| Lads of ‘92 - A Blue Dr eam | - | 715000.00 | 50,000.00 |
| Westerns and Whisk ey Video Podcast | - | 600,000.00 | - |
| Fit Kid Gamer Y ouTube | - | 350,000.00 | - |
| Rowing A gainst The Tide | - | - | 2,680.000.00 |
| Secret Globetrotting V ocation | - | 150,000.00 | - |
| Champion Jack | - | - | 3,300,000.00 |
| Total Re venue: | 146,89900 | 2,545,000.00 | 6,030,000.00 |
| Total Cost of Sales | 368,200.00 | 1,447,500.00 | 1,530,000.00 |
| Total Fix ed Overheads | 403,666.67 | 726,600.00 | 10,89,900.00 |
| Forecasted EBITDA | (62 4,961.67) | 370,900.00 | 3,410,100.00 |