INVEST IN UNLAWFUL DUTIES MOVIE.

Proof of Concept: "Unlawful Duties"

We created a nine-minute short film for $1000 to highlight our dark film. Our short, Unlawful Duties (2020), received positive reviews across the country and premiered on Prime Video.

THE TEAM

THE MOOD AND LOOK

THE INVESTMENT

INVESTMENT TERMS

The offering is a 10% ROI, Executive Producer credit ($25,000 minimum), and profit sharing (50/50 split with production) after recoupment of investment.

After payments of any incurred debts or balances, all revenue goes to investors on a pro rata basis until they receive 110% of their original investment. After 110% recoupment, the remaining “net profit” is split 50/50 between the investors and the production company for a term of 5 years.

The 50% production company split consists of percentages given to the director, producers, actors, writer, and other participants pre-determined by the production company.

Equity investors are paid out from the 50% investor’s side and are proportionate to their percentage of investment contribution.

For example, if an investor contributes 50% of the cash needed for production, they will receive 50% of the investor’s side profits. Net profit participation is paid out quarterly for the first two years, then annually thereafter, for as long as the film generates income. Perhaps maybe you don't have the funds to invest you can always earn by sharing this to potential investors, by doing so you can earn up to 2-8% of the profits from the film revenue.

Earn Perks When You Invest!

Invest $100+

The Silver Screen: A Special thanks in end credits Get exclusive behind-the-scenes content & get updated on the film status.

Invest $500+

The Insider: Above perk plus access to exclusive behind the scenes content.

$1,000+

The Swag: Everything above, plus autographed copy of the script

$5,000+

The VIP: Everything above, plus a private, secured digital link preview to the completed film

$10,000+

Celeb Status: Everything above, plus an invitation to be an extra in the film and a live stream Q&A from set with cast and crew members.

$25,000+

Film Producer Vibes: Everything above, plus live set visit on the last day of filming plus access to the wrap party, Name listed on IMDB and receive an Executive Producer credit!

None of the invested funds will go to the Producer/director or the production company as compensation for services, they will receive none of the film's revenue until after all investors recoup 110%, after which all future revenue will be evenly split between investors and production company.

Project Timeline

*Unlawful Duties projections can't be guaranteed.

Financing - February 2026 - March 2026

1. WeFunder campaign
2. Script revisions
3. Long-term planning

Pre-Production - April 2026 - June 2026

1. Finalize shooting schedule
2. Complete SAG-Aftra contract paperwork

Secure the following:

1. Cast
2. Crew
3. Locations
4. Equipment
5. Wardrobe
6. Set Dressing/Props

Production - July 6th -31st, 2026

1. 20-day shoot over 4 weeks in the Orlando area

Post-Production - Aug 2026 - Oct. 2026

1. Editing
2. Music Composition and Placement
3. Sound Mixing
4. Color Correction
5. Create teaser trailers, key art and poster

Festival submissions/release planning - November 2026 - December 2026

1. Strategize top U.S. (Sundance, Toronto, SXSW, Tribeca), regional and international fests
2. Begin discussions with potential sales agents
3. Create festival deliverables such as DCP's
4. Publicize World and North American Premieres
5. Negotiate potential deals with sales agents and distributors
6. Decide whether to use self-distribution path and for what markets
7. Decide whether to pursue theatrical release

Distribution - 2026 AND BEYOND

If pursuing self-distribution:

1. Market and publicize theatrical release and create deliverables (when releasing theatrically through Gathr Films)
2. Engage aggregator for TVOD release (such as Filmhub) for digital release on iTunes, Prime Video and Digital App release with social media ad campaign.
3. Release the film on Advertising Video On Demand (AVOD) platforms such as Tubi, Frevee, etc. In the current independent film market, a large portion of film revenue is generated on these platforms.
4. Pursue additional markets (foreign, TV, DVD, airline, etc.) possibly using sales agents

Begin payouts to investors!

We know and understand not everyone today has a truck load of investing dollars just sitting around waiting to be thrown at an idea. We would still love to have your help, by helping us get noticed. Please kindly talk us up to your friends, co-workers, or whoever privately. It’s easy just share our campaign via text message, Facebook message or emails… even smoke signals if it will work ☺. We value your time in helping us get this film off the road faster.