Development Services | Samaco Films

FILM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Every member of our fantastic team of service providers has been working in the independent film industry for twenty years or more. They are all highly trained professionals whose collective experience spans decades and who have collectively produced hundreds of films. All serve as independent contractors to Samaco Films, LLC, allowing us to offer significantly reduced costs for such services.

Screenplay Analysis

Many companies use inexperienced interns for script evaluations, while our seasoned analysts have decades of experience with hundreds of films.

Standard coverage typically offers 5-8 pages of basic notes, however, our comprehensive analysis spans 20-25 pages.

We also ensure a direct discussion of the feedback with you upon completion.

Budgeting Suite

Investors are typically knowledgeable about business and understand the complexities of budgeting and scheduling.

Therefore, we only present budgets prepared by skilled, bondable line producers who have significant experience in evaluating and breaking down scripts for these purposes.

It is important to emphasize that the initial budget you receive is a preliminary estimate and not the final shooting budget, as many factors will change between the initial and actual shooting phases.

Once finalized, we will provide you with the original working files to be passed on to the line producer assigned to your film for necessary adjustments.

Casting Proposals

The casting decisions for any independent film are essential for securing financing.

Developing a feasible and realistic “Proposed Cast” is a crucial part of the film’s overall development, as these selections influence the film’s pre-sale value and its market value once it is ready for distribution.

Our team will collaborate closely with the filmmakers to achieve the best possible results for your film’s casting needs.

Worldwide Pre-Sale Projections

Accurate pre-sale estimates for domestic and international sales are crucial for securing funding, often available only at the highest levels of the entertainment industry.

Samaco Films, LLC, collaborates with a veteran sales representative from a major distribution outlet to provide these estimates.

We offer conservative projections to sales companies, assessing your film based on cast, director, genre, and budget. This exclusive service is essential for attracting investors and is a valuable tool for financing feature films.