Mission Statement
GOAL OF THE IDAHO FILM COMPANY
Filmmaking is a great source for employment and revenue for any community.
A FEATURE FILM MAKING PRODUCTION COMPANY
– Delivering 2 films per year in and around Sandpoint and Northern Idaho.
– Production will take place during the ’shoulder months’ when tourism is slow and businesses
could benefit from the revenue.
– A film production can bring anywhere from $100k to $2.5M into the local economy within the first few years.
– The area has a lot of local artisans, businesses, and freelance workers who could benefit from
employment and utilization in the art of film making.
– Distant hires will stay in hotels and local housing, film production will be renting locations
such as homes, businesses, and locations which will infuse revenue into the economy.
FIRST FILM:
– Currently we have our first feature screenplay ‘Burden of the Wolf’ slated for a low budget
production, estimated budget $250k.
– We will build the reputation of The Idaho Film Company on the anticipated success of the first film.
– From that point we will increase budgets and profitability.
TOURISM AND TAX BREAKS:
– The tourism board offers tax breaks and incentives to films being made in the State of
Idaho – tax breaks and incentives vary, but the goal is to increase tourism, which is one of the main
sources of income for many Sandpoint, Idaho businesses.
INVESTORS:
– As we embark on this project, we will continue to hone the philosophy and business plan of
The Idaho Film Company to entice local businesses to invest and get involved.
– We will develop a business plan with a return on investment (ROI), to inspire all future
investors.
COMMENCING WITH THE CORPORATION:
– Investors, depending upon their interest, will either earn their fair share of profit or be paid
out in full, based on a profit and loss
statements and feasible payment process.
– Once profits have been accrued, the principals of the Idaho Film Company will then vote on
CREATIVE RIGHTS:
– When it comes to creatives rights also known as Intellectual Property (IP), proper channels of
rights will be discussed, voted on
and maintained accordingly amongst principals of The Idaho Film Company.
– All additional investors will be vetted by principals of The Idaho Film Company to make sure a
all understand the potential and
anticipated ROI, as well as any rewards offered to any investor.
– The principal members of The Idaho Film Company will have regular quarterly meetings
Jimmy is an Award winning Cinematographer with a wide range of expertise and experience.
Features, Short’s, Commercials, Doc’s and Music Videos