MSTRIAL PRODUCTIONS
MsTRIAL is a compelling, powerful play produced in New York and Los Angeles to enthusiastic audience response, now being adapted to the screen. ""A Powerful Salvo in Detente Between the Sexes"" -- Los Angeles Times โIt's been weeks and I still think about that play every day. I canโt get it out of my headโ -- Board Member, Playwrights Horizons (NYC) โThis play is very much about somethingโ -- Backstage West ~ An award-quality script previously audience-tested in thr... ee live stage productions in tough markets - NYC and Los Angeles ~ Controversial topic -- workplace sexual assault -- of interest to women's interest groups, a driving force in intelligent film marketing. Low recovery thresholds and quality scripts offer excellent return opportunities in an expanding film market. The total Production Budget for MsTRIAL is $624,000 (SAG_AFTRA Modified Low-Budget Agreement) offset by ~$125K in pre-sold incentive tax credits and a 50% matching fund commitment ($250K), requiring only an additional $250K to complete financing. The remaining funding of $250K represents a 30% interest in lifetime profits from the film, in addition to the priority return paid to all investors of 115%. MTP will produce MsTRIAL for 85% less than a comparable studio budget through: ~ Shooting in Georgia (Savannah), using pre-sold 30% film incentive tax credits to supplement equity. Savannah offers excellent support opportunities based on personal relationships of MTP's principals, Savannah natives with numerous contacts in the area. ~ Employing a production staff dedicated to the success of the picture, working for less than standard rates. ~ Employing as yet โundiscoveredโ but superb talent, so as to produce an exceptional film at lower overall cast cost. โGreat films makes starsโnot the other way around.โ ~ Shooting on one of several digital film platforms that have allowed independent filmmakers the ability to produce studio-quality films at a fraction of the cost.