Investors will receive a 120% return on investment (ROI) plus 50% equity ownership in the company, pari-passu with their investment amount. The repayment process for investors will come from the film’s revenue, including merchandise sales after distributor fees have been settled.

1. Georgia Production Tax Incentives

20% Base Tax Credit: By spending at least $500,000 on production and post-production in Georgia, your Georgia-based production company qualifies for a 20% tax credit on these qualifying expenses. For a $9 million budget, this could yield up to $1.8 million in credits.

10% Additional Credit: By including Georgia’s promotional logo in the final cut, you can secure an additional 10% credit, totaling a 30% credit. For a $9 million budget, that’s potentially up to $2.7 million.

Investor Attraction: These credits can directly reduce the show’s net cost, effectively stretching the value of each invested dollar. As an investor incentive, this lowered cost increases the likelihood of achieving profitability and reaching return-on-investment milestones faster.

2. Croatia’s 25% Cash Rebate

Croatia offers a 25% cash rebate on qualifying local production expenses.

By carefully planning which segments of the production to shoot in Croatia, you could benefit from a direct 25% cash rebate on those expenses. If you allocate $3 million of the budget for scenes shot in Croatia, the rebate could return up to $750,000.

Investor Advantage: This rebate reduces the overall spend needed for specific elements of the show, improving profit margins and enhancing the project’s appeal to investors by adding a layer of financial security through reimbursement.

3. How Tax Incentives Can Benefit Investors

Lower Production Costs: Both the tax credit in Georgia and the cash rebate in Croatia reduce the effective budget you’ll need to raise or spend. This efficiency directly increases potential profits and minimizes financial risk, which are attractive points to investors.

Enhanced Return on Investment (ROI): With significant portions of the budget potentially reimbursed or credited, investors stand a better chance of receiving returns faster and with less dependency on distribution revenues alone.

Structure of Units and Investment Appeal: Each unit priced at $75,000 provides investors with a tangible stake in a project with built-in fiscal protections (Georgia credits and Croatian rebates), giving a clear path to profitability and minimizing investment risks.

International and Domestic Appeal: The combination of shooting in scenic European locations and a well-regarded U.S. production hub (Georgia) broadens market appeal, increasing distribution potential. This cross-market exposure can boost revenue streams, ensuring a more attractive, global distribution and resale value.

In summary, leveraging Georgia’s 30% tax credit and Croatia’s 25% rebate effectively reduces the cash outlay needed, strengthens the show’s financial health, and enhances investor ROI potential, all of which make this a well-rounded, tax-efficient investment opportunity for both U.S. and European investors.