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Members have brought you

Lord of the Rings Financier

Richard Reiner

Beasts of the Southern Wild Producer

Josh Penn

Hot Tub Time Machine Producer

Grace Loh

Hugo Executive Producer

David Crockett

Arbitrage Director

Nicholas Jarecki

March of the Penguins Executive Producer

Ilann Girard

Good Will Hunting Executive Producer

Scott Mosier

Gangs of New York Executive Producer

Rick Schwartz

Members and companies

Bold Films Production, Financing,

Gary Michael Walters

IFP services, Production, Financing,

Anthony Bregman

ICM Partners services, Services, Representation,

Jessica Lacy

William Morris Endeavor (WME) Services, Representation, Production,

Deborah McIntosh

Tribeca Film Institute (TFI) Financing, Association,

Beth Janson

Sundance Institute Production, Financing, Distribution,

John Cooper

The Gersh Agency Services, Representation, Production,

Scott Yoselow

Sundance Institute Production, Financing, Distribution,

Keri Putnam

Notable Cast & Crew on Slated films

Josh Hopkins

Car Dogs

Crew: Adam Collis (Director),

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Rob Corddry

The Way, Way Back

Crew: Kevin Walsh (Producer),

Members Only

Tom McCarthy

NIXON'S DAUGHTERS

Crew: Jacqueline Brogan (Director), Jacqueline Brogan (Writer), Jacqueline Brogan (Producer), Svetlana Cvetko (Director of Photography),

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Cannes, Hope and a film financing meta doc

What a banner year this has been already for the San Francisco Film Society and its new executive director Ted Hope. Two beneficiaries of SFFS filmmaking grants – FRUITVALE STATION and BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD – have now won back-to-back jury p... read more

How Investors Use Slated

Once your investor application has been approved on Slated, you will be able to view financial information for films, message filmmakers and other investors directly. For more information on how best to use Slated, read on... Browse the Films page... read more

Investors join for…

Access to viable films

The only way to make a return investing in a film production is if it gets distributed. If a film is not in front of a paying audience—whether that's in theaters or on Netflix—you won't make your money back. So how do you access viable projects that have the best chance of being distributed? Slated aggregates the world's leading filmmaking teams and the industry professionals that represent them to bring you the most viable investment opportunities.

Experienced teams

The success of any film depends entirely on how well the team can execute and deliver to the market. You want to invest in the producers, directors and writers that know how to build industry heat, maximize budgets, attract top talent and, above all, make films that demand to be seen by audiences. Optimally, you want to invest in films that have a strong packaging or sales agent attached that is best able to handle that project across the worldwide market. Seek out teams with such track records on Slated and/or look for those backed by our carefully selected network of tastemakers and influencers.

Dealflow from tastemakers

There are organizations dedicated to discovering and nurturing films to their fullest creative and commercial potential. They are the true industry gatekeepers to the most promising projects and talents in the business. You may have heard of Sundance or Tribeca, but there are many more. Slated has privileged relationships with several of these organizations, many of which have important relationships with sales connections or distribution channels. Track their profiles and teams and you will get alerted to their projects.

Verification & transparency

Transparency reduces risk. However, the film industry is not known for it. Is that actor really attached to this film? Is the capital actually committed? Who has put together the sales estimates? Slated mitigates some of that upfront risk by having third parties verify all the sensitive and valuable information presented to investors. We are also constantly adding best practices to get you the relevant and corroborated data to make an informed decision.

Search & discovery algorithms

Film is a unique asset class in that the decision to invest may not always be driven by a financial return. For some, the emotional return that comes with winning awards may trump the commercial pay-offs. Certain investors are driven by a cause-based film that is relevant to them. So how would you be able to find films that fit your personal criteria? Through tagging, ranking, search, sort and discovery algorithms, we are constantly refining ways to find films that fit your real investment intent. Whether it’s films with desirable elements, artistic attachments or attractive sales estimates, we provide you with the tools to find what you are truly looking for.

Privacy protection

As an investor, you may be looking to invest in a film but are leery of getting thousands of desperate pitches from filmmakers. So we’ve designed Slated as an exclusive marketplace that protects investors from getting unsolicited communications. We give you your own privacy controls. Filmmakers cannot email you unless they know you or you have expressed an interest in their project. Team Slated also polices the site and beyond for unscrupulous behavior.

Filmmakers join for…

Access to capital

Our investment community represents hundreds of millions of dollars, some of which could be put to work in your film. Our accredited investor network ranges from high net worth individuals, to seasoned film financiers and large financial institutions. By having a film listed on Slated, your film profile gets automatically disseminated to these people that are seeking opportunities that match their funding criteria. With Slated you can use technology to promote your opportunity to a receptive audience you otherwise would have little or no access to.

Critical networking

Unless your name is instantly bankable, you need to build your project off the reputation of others. You may still need to attract talent, sign the optimal sales agent, galvanize industry support, and ultimately secure a distribution deal. This is why Slated goes deeper than financing alone. Our members also consist of leading sales agents, packaging companies, talent, festival scouts, and post-production houses to name a few. Get your film on their radar.

Market validation

The team at Slated curates all of the film projects that have been published. They are all assessed against a set list of criteria that contribute to your project’s viability. We review each project and, if suitable, we work with you to enhance the market suitability and industry prospects. Our community knows that when a project is published, the momentum has begun. We want that project to be as fully realized as possible before it’s shown to the community. Then it’s all about maintaining that momentum to pique the interest of those you want to attract.

The multiplier effect

Word spreads. Slated works best by using the collective power of your team’s network to broadcast updates and keep investors and the industry informed as to the progress of your film. Investors or the industry may not want to reach out now, but when you add that A-list actor, or attach compelling sales estimates, they get notified, which may sway a decision in your favor. And the more people that are tracking your team, the more buzz you can generate across a community that matters.

Confidential sensitivity

Adding named talent before financing is committed can be a problem for the actor’s representation. You may also not want to expose that prized investor that took so long to court. Slated has been built with that sensitivity in mind. As long as the information you enter is verified by a third party, we provide confidentiality features for your cast and investors to ensure you can still pitch your project to our investors without giving away your most protected information.

The Industry joins for…

Emerging Talent & Dealflow

If you’re a creative or development executive, co-producer, sales agent, or talent representative…information is everything and so is access to the best material. You may be relying on word-of-mouth, established relationships, tracking boards or that serendipitous encounter at a film festival. Slated is constantly striving to improve the methods by which the top trending films and the talent behind them arrive in your inbox. Track who you know, who you’d like to know, and the film projects you are interested in to keep them on your radar.

Credits & Associations

Credits propel careers. This is an industry that trades on reputation. To stay relevant, it pays for you and your organization to be aligned with the most notable projects and the most valued players. By being associated with the films or companies listed on Slated, you add to your own influence and visibility in the community. In return, your involvement can raise a film’s profile and increase its reach - enhancing your own credentials further.

Vetted members, verified information

All of our members are either invited by us directly or are verified by at least two others. Investor-members are also 'accredited' by the standards set by the SEC. Knowing this saves you time when doing your research on the teams behind the projects. Slated also mitigates profile risk by having third parties verify all the sensitive and valuable information. This helps build trust among our community and allows you some comfort that the teams actually have what they say they have.

Search & discovery algorithms

Through tagging, ranking, search, sort and discovery algorithms, we are constantly refining ways for you to find films that fit your interests. If you’re only interested in films that are packaged, have notable cast, have come through a Slated partner company, or have verified sales estimates, we provide you with the tools to find what you are really looking for.

Privacy protection

It’s all about who you know. Or who you know that they know. We know, so we protect our industry members from unwanted communications by offering strict privacy controls and email settings, and only allowing introductions through mutual connections. This means you won’t get inundated by members unless they know you or you have expressed an interest in their project or company.

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Members have brought you

Members and companies

Notable Cast & Crew on Slated films

Josh Hopkins

Rob Corddry

Tom McCarthy

Read about us on:

Cannes, Hope and a film financing meta doc

How Investors Use Slated

Investors join for…

Access to viable films

Experienced teams

Dealflow from tastemakers

Verification & transparency

Search & discovery algorithms

Privacy protection

Filmmakers join for…

Access to capital

Critical networking

Market validation

The multiplier effect

Confidential sensitivity

The Industry joins for…

Emerging Talent & Dealflow

Credits & Associations

Vetted members, verified information

Search & discovery algorithms

Privacy protection

Learn more about film financing and dealmaking for Investors, Filmmakers, and the Industry.

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