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Logline: Nothing is as it seems when major credit card company is hijacked, and the ensuing battle for justice brings an unexpected group of enforcers on a global manhunt with a ticking clock.
A major US credit card company, Exploration Capital, has its operations simultaneously attacked. Three identical packages arrive at its three data centers. Overseas operations (Hong Kong, Hungary) are attacked with an EMP, while the American data facility – including a staff member – is held hostage. The damage is devastating. Company officials and law enforcement scramble to assess the severity and ascertain demands. The president of the company, Mr. McCamber, is incommunicado, leaving the situation out of his control.
The District Attorney, Attorney General and the XC Company’s VP of Operations (Wendy Bromley) do all they can to keep the incident contained, and quickly marginalize the FBI by handing the incident to local enforcement. The powerful and beautiful XC Company VP and the head of the SWAT team (Castillo) form an instant bond. They aim to bring down the perpetrators with minimal damage to their respective teams and assets. Both sides bring on their own teams and begin researching each other, discovering history that leaves one thing clear: This is an inside job, and no one can be trusted.
It is established that the data secured in this vault is CIA backed data, and those protecting it trace their roots to the “Air America” operation during and following the Vietnam war, where the CIA supposedly ran guns and drugs all over the world via South-East Asia. In this case, a double-agent attempts to liberate US Ex from a CIA front company to an independent mercenary intelligence and covert operation. It isn’t just the credit card’s assets at stake here.
When the opportunity arises, Wendy offers herself as a negotiator and enters the captured vault. She’s ejected, badly beaten: action must be taken. Castillo has his teams gather as much information on the compound as possible via the help of Moreno, an old time CIA vet. Meanwhile those in charge with the company begin to answer questions. The terrorists have holed up in a vault, and the attack is planned.
By the time the assault is carried out, the criminals have escaped and the hostage killed. It appears the incident has been taken care of with minimal damage, and all is well. Upon his return, the president of the company blames the incident on a disgruntled employee, and the media applauds the heroics of those involved with the take-down.
The ordeal has brought Castillo and Bromley to an intimate proximity. They’re next seen at a beach resort, relaxing after the wild ride. For Castillo, there remains an unsettling feeling that their victory was too easy. He’s aware it isn’t over. He discovers Wendy has left, thanking him for his efforts, attempting her quiet exit
Months pass The XC Company president is stepping down His security chief is an exEastern European military soldier for hire (Vasili), who got very close to Castillo during the
event in Ohio. Castillo has been piecing together the elaborate details of the heist, and has come to a conclusion: This was an inside job. McCamber gives his blessing to go on the offensive under one condition: Castillo delivers a message to the double-crosser. As time is running out, and no one is certain who can be trusted, Castillo puts together the team from the Ohio compound.
Wendy is next seen pitching the future of the company to its board in Puerto Vallarta. All data will now be backed up remotely, which will eliminate the possibility of future attacks similar to this, as well as ensure destruction of the CIA files. She secures herself in a company office, and logs into the COMPANY site, where she monitors the movements of her higher-ups: she’s spying. Her plan is to create a backdoor to the company’s data, giving her a needed leg-up to becoming the next president After arriving at her hotel room, she opens a box containing a gun and cash
Castillo and his team are now in pursuit A mysterious man in a while suit begins to follow Wendy, always one step ahead, always just around the corner. Wendy baits the man and hires a private charter to fly to Buenos Aires, attempting a quick exit. Wendy suddenly finds herself abandoned on an isolated airstrip in Honduras, having fallen victim to a crooked Mexican pilot. When her ordeal with the crooked customs officials ends, she is taken to a town and welcomed into the house of a local dowager.
Close behind, Castillo and his team are armed to the teeth. They arrive in a Russian AN-12 Cargo plane with an arsenal to fight a small war. And they’ll need it. As it turns out, Wendy has been brought into a Honduran town where a Military junta lead by Marco Ramirez runs the show. Wendy is brought to Marco’s beautiful mansion. He has her scantily clad, and instructs her to stay by his pool. Although he promises her an exit, Wendy knows it will come at a price.
Marco learns of Wendy’s secret admirer, and Wendy discovers she can no longer access her US Express accounts. She’s truly alone. By the time she’s found the piranhas in Marco’s hot tub, Castillo is taken prisoner. He’s reunited with Wendy, donning the white suit we’ve seen following Wendy around. To Wendy’s dismay, Marco accepts Castillo’s plight: He’s on a mission to deliver a message. Wendy is to keep what she’s stolen and never return to America Marco attempts to take control of the two quarrelling guests, but soon finds Castillo has a team in place ready to decimate the compound Castillo is released, leaving Wendy behind As Castillo leaves the compound, Marco orders his men to arm and give chase Castillo’s team wait by the plane, and engage Marco’s assault force, annihilating them within seconds. The plane prepares to take off.
In the final moments of the story, Marco returns to his complex to find Wendy armed. Their “mexican” standoff is distracted by the AN-14 overhead. In the air, we find our mole. One of the original team members rigs a bomb in the cargo hold, planning on parachuting to safety. A gunfight ensues, killing the Mole and the pilot. As the plane plummets, Vasilli takes control. We leave this image. Back in America, the Data and vault is locked, sealed and the contents fried. The CIA has used Wendy’s elaborate ploy as a cover up for their own plan to destroy the data in the facility. In doing so, the CIA can destroy the past, allowing them to write the future.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Executive Producer, Creator, Darren Sumner
Co-Writer & Executive Producer / Reinvention Media, Ltd.
known for GI Joe, Hours, Looper, Abraham Lincoln VPH. His production and investment group is Reinvention Studio.
See more on Mr. Sumner at www.reinventure-ltd.com
Producer, David Coatsworth
Known for: Enders Game / Underworld / Larry Crowne / Fahrenheit 451 / John Adams / Greyhound (2020)
Co-Writer, Matt Coatsworth
known for his work on Ender's Game (2013), Total Recall (2012) and Devil (2010). Matt joined this project after he and David Coatsworth had interest in the project, they provided coverage.
When Matt and David joined and script polished, we changed project title to PLIAGE. Matt has been a Talent Agent also at United Talent Agency (UTA).
Co-Writer: Andy Sparaco / Meta4, LLC. Andy’s work as a Original screenwriter, director and Director of Photography spans three decades. Optional Producer: Jeffrey Wetzel
(Hangover I-III, I am Legend, The Intern, The Curse of La Llorona)
Screenplay & Copyright holders: Andy Sparaco & Darren Sumner Script Registered
Pre-Sales: Archstone Distribution (in talks)
With the recent surge of independent filmmaking, motion picture rights and properties are owned and transferred in a myriad of ways Adhering to industry practices and upon the advice of our legal counsel, we are structuring this film property under the ownership of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). The purpose of this LLC is to finance and manage the production, marketing and distribution of P L I A G E in all forms of media It will not be engaged in any other business activity. The LLC would be structured under the laws of the State of California. Investors will be structured as Profit Participant Members. The name of the LLC will be Reinvention Studio LLC (“The Company”). The Company will be signing Union and Guild Agreements with the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), Directors Guild of America (DGA), Writers Guild of America (WGA), Producers Guild of America (PGA) and all other unions and guilds necessary for the completion of the motion picture. The Company, is owned and managed by Darren Sumner, whereas each are the largest profit participant members in the company and maintains controlling interest.
The Company owns all rights for PLIAGE assigned without encumbrance or lien from the authors and screenwriters, and Darren Sumner. Investors will receive reports four times a year along with each disbursement These reports will recap company performance for each fiscal quarter. We anticipate issuing reports for no more than five years. Net receipts will be divided proportionally using the percentage of equity owned in the LLC by each individual investor or investor group. Investor recoupment is defined as returns (original capital contribution and profits) paid to the investors or investor group for 100% of the realized production and marketing budget excluding costs funded by other third parties and distributors. Unused portions (“Excess Returns”) of the original investment monies raised will be returned to all investors along with interest and not subject to calculation to our consideration
in recoupment
There are no legal proceedings pending or recently resolved involving the LLC or any of the producers. There are no liens or judgments against the LLC or any of its executives and/or the producers. All accounting of books will be accomplished by a reputable, independent CPA firm and will be open for inspection to any investor with prior notice. The CPA firm will also handle all financial transactions and disbursements.
BOX OFFICE APPEAL
PLIAGE is an international Action / Thriller feature film, based on actual events, and following in the footsteps of many successful films as BOURNE IDENTITY, SALT, MISSION
IMPOSSIBLE AND TAKEN. This film focuses on a credit card company with CIA ties. The movie is slated to run approximately 90 minutes, thereby providing value for the audience dollar It will probably be released as a PG-13 rated movie, which would allow teens to attend without a parent or guardian. According to the latest findings by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), action films are the most watched genre have performed far above industry expectations, have grossed many times more than their production and marketing costs, especially in international markets.
SCHEDULING
The producers of PLIAGE are proactive and have been working hard to make sure we are ready to shoot as soon as we are 100% funded. We self-funded the development of this project. The Screenplay has been approved and scheduling will be adjusted with secured talent We are working with casting agents to help secure additional A-List talent to the Project. These activities will reduce the amount of time in Pre-Production and will allow us to proceed to Principal Photography as soon as possible. We estimate that the actual shoot will be approx. 40 days in duration between locations. Marketing and publicity has already begun and we should have the finished film exhibited in motion picture theatres by Summer 2020 Principal Photography starting Fall 2019, pending talent availability
LOCATION SUMMARY
We will be shooting On-Location in Los Angeles, CA and Budapest, HU. If Puerto Rico is used, we would add Robert Katz (iv) as Producer. Studio Facilities Raleigh Studios in Budapest, HU http://www raleighstudios com/
VENDORS
We will be using industry grade vendors for all our production and facility services and will use our strong professional relationships garner discounts.
MARKETING AND PROMOTIONAL PLANS
The marketing strategy for P L I A G E is a comprehensive plan of building both audience and industry buzz, with the goal of increasing the film’s marketable value to all distribution prospects. Industry Announcements During all stages of production, the motion picture will achieve high visibility within the industry by way of articles and advertising in such publications as Hollywood Reporter, Variety and Los Angeles Times; as well as internet sites like imdb.com, the-numbers.com and boxofficemojo.com.
WEBSITE
A visually stunning website and fan page has already been started to engage audiences and build anticipation for its release. This website will include the following sections, among others:
• The Film
• Trailers
• Synopsis
• The Cast
• Image Gallery
• Articles
• Filmmakers
• Film Company
• Producers
• Director
• Production Team
• Fan Involvement
• Publicity
• Marketing Tools
We will employ proven marketing strategies and use social network websites, message boards and blogs to spread news and buzz about our film. We will also seek co-op marketing arrangements with leading retailers and service providers who want to incorporate P L I A G E into their product and brand images. The opportunity also exists for potentially lucrative product placement strategies within select scenes of the film itself.
PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN
Publicists representing the talent and the motion picture will be employed to generate industry buzz and articles about the film and its pending release. We will consult and employ ad agencies and public relations firms as necessary to help tailor and structure our
message to the Press and public at large. We will be shooting a behind the scenes of the film during filming to be released before the film to build audience interest
DISTRIBUTION STRATEGY
Distribution is the method of commercially exploiting a motion picture. The most common method for films such as P L I A G E is by way of Theatrical Exhibition. Depending on the final distribution deal and the talent attached, the markets will be determined Depending on the final arrangement, typically once a distribution company obtains a film, they may either release it as a “fast/wide” release (engaging anywhere from 2500 to upwards of 4000 screens) or a “moderate” release (engaging anywhere from 500 up to 2000 screens). Studios use the wide release most often, helping to capture the maximum amount of money in the shortest possible time Other methods of distribution include non-theatrical, TV and cable networks. However, revenues from Theatrical Exhibitions are the first to be received. We anticipate Theatrical Exhibition in moderate release for P L I A G E. We designed our project for Worldwide Appeal. We cast talent from most demographics and ethnicities. We made sure to select talent that sells well in a variety of markets, wide and niche. Due to its concept storyline and broad demographic appeal, we will seek to obtain a studio or Independent deal that will provide worldwide distribution for P L I A G E.
FILM INDUSTRY ANALYSIS
The motion picture industry offers a product that other entertainment industries cannot. Feature length films can be delivered to consumers in a wealth of forms and at price points that allow access to all socio-economic levels. Indeed, as has been proven for more than a century, filmed entertainment tends to be a recession-proof industry. In the Exhibits section of this document, are several pages of industry analysis data provided by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) for the most recent year available (2009). In 2009, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) concluded that in the previous six (6) years box office growth has increased from $7.46 billion in 2003 to nearly 10 billion this past year alone. In the past ten (10) years, box office admissions had grown by nearly 31% and the average revenue for a MPAA released movie has been $51 8 million In addition, worldwide box office reached an all-time high in 2009 with $26.72 billion being realized compared to $25.47 billion in 2008, a 5% growth. In 2009, the MPAA stated that the
worldwide box office increased from $25.47 billion to $26.72 billion. Throughout the past twenty (20) years, domestic box office revenue has grown at a rate greater than 150% With statistics sighted regarding box office opportunity, the potential to grow profit goes beyond tickets sales. Incremental revenue is managed with the infusion of merchandising, International sales of rights for National Television, Pay-Per-View Movies, Cable TV (HBO, Showtime, etc), DVD & Video rentals, retail sales, and a host of additional ancillary rights and products.
Research shows projections of continued growth in foreign film markets. Price Waterhouse speculates that the global entertainment and media industry will grow by 6.4% a year to reach $2 trillion by 2011. This forecast is based on the expansion of web and wireless technologies to start. Geographically, PWC’s Global Entertainment and Media Outlook 2008-2011 predicts that China, Russia, India and Brazil will account for 24% of global growth during this period. The United States will remain the single largest market for entertainment and media and will hit over $754 billion in 2011. Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the second-largest market, will increase to reach $617 billion. Trends lean to Asia Pacific as the fastest growing market and demographic group, with a plan to achieve a 9 6% annual increase realizing $470 billion by 2011. Along with filmed entertainment, television network revenue will grow to $228 billion, and TV distribution will reach $251 billion in revenue.
INVESTOR PROTECTION
1. Our Productions are in areas with higher Tax credit rebates.
2. Completion Bond
3. Films we do will be made with foreign and domestic distribution.
4. Professional Coverage has been performed (available upon request)
Thank you for your consideration
