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Called Higher Studio’s Presents...

An Inspirational Faith Based Film on the Life of Anne Beiler, the Founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels

Last Funded April 2024

$587,797

raised from 1,371 investors

Highlights

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This is a Movie to celebrate faithful, Christian Women and the struggles they go through
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Large Market: Faith driven consumers spend approximately $2 trillion dollars per year
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Investment Returned Before Filming Begins: It is NOT dependent on the success of the film.
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Anne founded the World's Largest Pretzel Franchise, Auntie Anne's Pretzels: 1950 stores 27 Countries

Our Team

Our goal is to spread the name of Christ through film and television. We've been given talents and the best way that we know how to use them is in the industry that we love, but we don't want to do it alone...that's where YOU come in. We want to do it as a community of believers and investors, together We Are the Called!

Pitch


A STORY THAT HAS TO BE TOLD: The Anne Beiler Project

This is a Story about one woman's journey to stay close to God, all while building the world's largest pretzel empire and keeping her marriage together. Before Anne Beiler founded Auntie Anne's Pretzels, her love and faith were tested by personal tragedy and trauma, including the loss of a child, leading to a journey of resilience, redemption, and enduring love.

THE PROBLEM:

Hollywood consistently tries to make content that audiences do not want to see. They have forgotten the most important people, YOU, the viewers... the consumers of the content. Executives sit in a room and devise marketing plans to get you to see films that they “believe” the world should see and celebrate, but together, we can develop movies that honor biblical values, all while entertaining at the highest level.

THE SOLUTION:

You can join millions of Christian fans who enjoy content that resonates with their values; and through this opportunity...you can become part of making a movie. The amazing story of Anne Beiler, the Founder of the internationally known, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, could possibly be the next big, faith based film and through this offering, YOU have a chance to not only be a part of it...but you could potentially make a return all while breathing life into this amazing project.


FAITH BASED & FOUNDER MOVIE COMPS:

* "The Founder", starring Michael Keaton, explored the rise of McDonald's, chronicling Ray Kroc's journey from a struggling salesman to the force behind the global fast-food empire. The film grossed over $24 million worldwide.

* "Joy," is the inspiring journey of the resilient entrepreneur Joy Mangano, inventor of the Miracle Mop. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, this film explored the pursuit of success amidst adversity, very similar to Anne's journey. "Joy" grossed impressive box office earnings worldwide of over $100 Million Dollars.

We believe that a GREAT STORY + BIG BRAND IP can = SUCCESS!!!

ABOUT CALLED HIGHER STUDIOS:

Called Higher Studios is a crowdfunded Faith & Family Movie Studio owned by over 8000 Investors all over the world. WE, as a family, STAND Behind our movies! What sets us apart is our partnership with you, the fans. Together, we'll be the driving force in marketing and distributing our creations. Our last film was released in theaters across the nation! Many of our investors read their names in the credits On the Big Screen!

THE BUSINESS:

The faith-based genre allows us to create films for smaller budgets with the potential for significant returns. For example, "God's Not Dead" grossed approximately $60 million with a production budget of $2 million. While returns aren't guaranteed, the potential is definitely there.

RECENT SUCCESS:

Our last family film, "Camp Hideout," ended up in over 800 theaters across the nation, it can be purchased on many platforms right now and should end up on Hulu in 2024! Because of the way this film's financing was structured, it was profitable for Called Higher Studios and our investors.

USE OF FUNDS:

The funds raised in this offering will go towards development costs of the Film. This includes, but is not limited to, hiring great writers to turn Anne's books and life story into a powerful script, attaching actors or actresses to the project, and other Film related development costs.

WHY WE FEEL THIS INVESTMENT MAKES SENSE:

One important thing to note is this investment and the proposed 20% return, IS NOT dependent on the success of the film in the market. As long as the film's budget is financed, this investment will be paid back before we film the movie. We have a specific line item in the budget of the film to pay back this special class of investors prior to filming. * You can see a more detailed explanation in the Form C*

WE'RE ASKING YOU TO INVEST LIKE SO MANY OTHERS HAVE, SEE WHY THEY DID BELOW:

[1] - These testimonials may not be representative of the experiences of other customers. These testimonials are no guarantee of future performance or success. These investors were prior investors into Called Higher Studios, Inc and not the current offering of Revenue Participation of the Anne Beiler Project

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