The Lost Flight of Amelia Earhart

After four years of writing and rewriting, "The Lost Flight of Amelia Earhart" is ready for development as a feature motion picture.  We believe we have a captivating screenplay that will inspire and at the same time tell the true story of one of America's pioneers of the sky.  It is gripping and fascinating and brings to life a legend of one of the most famous women in the world.  We invite you to join us and be a part of bringing this project to the silver screen.

According to a recent study by a leading California university graduate school of business, "In many parts of the world, entertainment is the fastest-growing sector of the economy and, in the United States, entertainment edges out clothing and health care as a percentage of household spending (clothes 5.2 percent, health care 5.2 percent, entertainment 5.4 percent)."   The study further states that "entertainment and media have become the driving wheel of the global economy."

Billions are being spent throughout the globe for movie tickets, DVDs, videotapes, CDs, and all other entertainment products.  Not only can independently financed films now take every advantage of this cash pool, but they can be most effective in their rate of return on investment.  "Pulp Fiction" was created for $8 million, and worldwide grosses to date exceed $410 million. "The Piano" was produced for $7 million and earned $65 million and several Academy Awards.  One of the most notable recent examples of this profitable filmmaking was "The Blair Witch Project" which earned about $240 million at the box office on an original investment of $100,000.

Independents financed from $2 to $40 million have a good potential to earn their costs back many times over.  Some examples of modestly budgeted motion pictures reaping tens of millions in return on investment and a multitude of awards are:

Life is Beautiful...... American Graffiti

Easy Rider...... Boys Don't Cry

Platoon...... Rocky

Leaving Las Vegas...... Shine

The English Patient...... Rain

Reservoir  Dogs...... The Usual Suspects

Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss...... Killing Zoe

Sex, Lies and Videotape...... Slingblade

Dances With Wolves...... Howard's End

I Know What You Did Last Summer...... Scream

Like Water for Chocolate...... Gods and Monsters

Drugstore Cowboy...... Bad Lieutenant

The Brothers McMullen...... The Virgin Suicides

Midnight Cowboy...... American Pie

Recently the independently produced and distributed "My Big, Fat Greek Wedding" surpassed all expectations by earning over $240 million in the U.S. theatrical box office alone!  The film maintained itself in the top ten at the U.S. box office for more weeks than any film in history except Titanic, and would have surpassed Titanic had it not been for TV commitments that were made in order to finance the $5 million film.  "My Big, Fat Greek Wedding" was turned down by all of the "smart" distributors.  The film proves that non-corporate and independent theatrical distribution can have a distinct advantage in the theatrical marketplace and can reach audiences left behind by the conglomerate distributors.

To produce a critically hailed, financially successful motion picture for domestic and foreign theatrical distribution, as well as the vast ancillary markets, such as television, cable, worldwide home video and DVD, soundtrack, and non‑theatrical releases.

We have taken the time to develop a captivating screenplay. The process has been wholly in house and not been subject to a multitude of conflicting ideas or egos.

DOCUMENTARY FOR TELEVISION

In conjunction with a major producer for Discovery, A&E and other networks, we are currently planning a documentary for television that will cover the making of the film, "The Lost Flight of Amelia Earhart" very similar to the television documentary that was made for "Master and Commander, The Far Side of the World." Our current plans are to release the documentary at the same time as the release of the feature film. Such a procedure would be expected to have a major impact on box office theater sales. 

FUNDING LOGIC
 

We are offering complete flexibility regarding financing including the ability to work well with independent production sources, distributors and equity investor's funds. This package is designed to take advantage of the value of equity funding as well as potential tax advantage opportunities.

MARKET TRENDS AND CHANGES

Film markets have been undergoing rapid changes due to technological innovations and constantly expanding public attitudes. As a consequence, the sources of revenues available have been changing dynamically and the relative importance of the various markets has also grown and is expected to continue to accelerate.

Over the past 12 years the market in home video cassettes has enjoyed phenomenal growth. Since 1987 the number of home video stores has exceeded the number of movie theaters.  And in 1998, home video retail sales and rentals ($6.91 billion) outperformed the Domestic Gross Theatrical Revenues of $6.88 billion (Daily Variety).

The importance of non‑theatrical markets has increased dramatically over the last decade with the growth of Pay, Cable, Satellite, Home Video, DVD, and Soundtrack revenues. These innovations have increased the demand for and value of motion pictures.

Foreign territories, particularly Europe, have increased the market for home video and DVD units due to the relative lack of diversified television programming.  Film industry analysts predict continued growth in the DVD market, in both the U.S. and foreign territories.

Outstanding visual (and musical) films will create market trends that will translate into higher DVD sales. The "Gladiator" DVD outperformed its home video sales at a ratio of 6 to 1 (Daily Variety). "The Lost Flight of Amelia Earhart" will be produced for this market.

SOURCES OF REVENUE

We plan to enter into distribution agreements to release the motion picture within certain time periods in all media, including North American theatrical distribution, DVD, home video, pay & cable television, syndicated television, non‑theatrical distribution, soundtrack and music publishing, and in all foreign media.  Below is a summary of the anticipated sources of revenue:

If you would like to participate with us in unfolding this mystery for the first time on the silver screen in our captivating feature film production, please send an email to funding@ameliaearhartmovie.com and request a funding participation package.  Finder's Fees also available for qualified introductions.