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 Where Passion Meets Opportunity!

 

Founded in 2009, Samaco Productions burst onto the indie film scene under the visionary leadership of its Executive Producer, Franco Sama. In a bold transformation, in 2017, that company evolved into what is known today as Samaco Films L.L.C., setting the stage for future and current filmmakers, in an ambitious dual pursuit: mastering the intricacies of independent feature film financing, accompanied by world-class filmmaker education. With a relentless, steadfast mission to empower and educate filmmakers and creative minds, Samaco Films focuses on providing fundamental, strategic, and sustainable financing and film distribution structures, opening new doors and pathways to dreams, perhaps, once deemed unattainable.

 

At the cornerstone of this dynamic enterprise lies the F.I.R.M. (Finance Indie Road Map), a platform designed to connect seasoned, veteran film producers with emerging talents—aspiring writers, directors, and producers—ready to conquer the complex and exciting world of film finance and distribution.

 

This program ignites inspiration. Whether attending one of our live Film Financing Symposiums, convening three to four times each year, or online via a live, interactive film finance and distribution workshop, the future stars of cinema gain invaluable insights and build the skills they need to make their mark.

 

Samaco Films goes further than most, specializing in various critical aspects of the filmmaking process, from the art of attracting, identifying, and qualifying potential investors, to understanding the business of film financing from the investor’s perspective, learning how to speak “investor speak.”  Additionally, offering comprehensive support at every turn along the filmmaking journey, providing embracive assistance across all stages of the “script -to -screen” process, beginning with the project’s critical initial stage of development.

 

By providing guidance, education, and the required vital resources to prospective novice or seasoned filmmakers, Samaco Films ensures that filmmakers can navigate the delicate balance between creativity and commerce while also serving as reliable fiduciaries concerning the overall financial sustainability of the project. This is accomplished by shepherding each project from its initially presumed “Pitchable” status to the enviable, albeit requisite, “Fundable” status.

 

Our team of established, successful, veteran, industry thought leaders, work closely with each filmmaker, providing vital services such as a professional deep-dive twenty-five-page, script analysis, a meticulously crafted, preliminary, budgeting and scheduling suite, casting analysis complete with lead role considerations and, the elusive, none-the-less, mandatory, calculation of International and Domestic (Worldwide), pre-sale sales projections, all of which, savvy investors, not only expect but, demand.

 

With an arsenal of financial resources, our services include acquiring domestic distribution, maximizing and monetizing state, local, and international tax incentives, and facilitating cash flow funding. We also proudly guide our filmmakers through the complex labyrinth of distribution strategies, procuring a cast of “bankable” lead actors backed by secure offers.

 

In a world fraught with legal challenges, Samaco Films makes expert recommendations on effectively utilizing attorneys, helping filmmakers sidestep the most common, sometime treacherous pitfalls, helping to ensure that their visions come to life; we pledge to protect both the filmmaker and the project, by overseeing imperative legal documentation and representation, required to legally raise film funding, as required by the Security and Exchange Committee (SEC).

 

Fostering a filmmaker’s project through the often overlooked but crucial initial stages of the development process becomes our mission to ensure the completion of a pristine, professional, and viable presentation package before speaking to prospective investors.

 

For nearly three decades, Samaco Films has been empowering those independent filmmakers who strive for excellence, approaching each project independently, with a holistic strategy, interweaving the creative with the financial forces, whereby every filmmaker’s dream can come to life, with your courage and our expertise.

 

We are prepared to be by your side throughout the entire ride, from development to pre-production, principal photography, post-production, distribution, and the World Premiere! 

 

Our ultimate quest is to create the next generation of… the extraordinary.

 

The world of independent cinema awaits you—are you ready to take the plunge?