To experienced minds,
I recently started a video production company and I have spent close to 20k on equipment..( HD CAMERAS etc ) of course in the video world that isn't much. I am seeking investors or loans that would allow me to advertise, web site creation, buy more equipment, hire lead positions ( Lead Editor, Lead Audio, etc ), and most importantly to get an office with. we intend to also rent out our gear and office space to create extra funds once we have it all in order. We do everything from weddings to full features. All the persons that I have found to be in the lead positions have their Bachelors degrees in the subject they are in charge of such as Film, Composing, Graphics etc. We would love to expand and get out of my basement. The biggest problem I am having is that I am the sole owner and my credit is bad, I still have some things from my recklace youth hanging over my head that I am trying to fix, and now of all things, all of my school loans are more than just knocking on the door, they are setting up shop and taking over.
It is a catch 22 at the moment and if I had the funds I needed, the kink in the chain could be starightened out in no time. As of now the company makes just enough to get by on, however, we haven't been able to advertise to let anyone know we exist. There are a few companies willing to sub-contract many projects to us, but I haven't been able to answer them due to the lack of equipment in order to give the golden seal of quality to them. If nothing else I at the least just need a few more computers and a server w/software as our post house will draw in most of the cash flow until we get established as a high end production company.
Since I have told you my life story, does anyone have any suggestive wisdom to throw my direction? I have plans that would make any investor a very happy one, given the chance to prove that my star does shine.
Here is what we are about:
Mission Statement:
Chroma Shake Productions, LLC aims to satisfy requested objectives while delivering a speedy, yet quality production of various types of video and film services. These services may range from concept to completion for the general public, other production companies, or individual professionals in need of development. We also desire to help those in need and inspire through artistic formation of multi-media services, often regarding the humanities through helping not for profit organizations a few times each year by producing and creating media for their cause as well as projects of our own.
However, my credit is around a 540 or something like that -- when I need it to be at 700 or higher. I intend to consolidate soon though, hopefully changing that in time. I am what you would call a complete mess credit wise.. I am one of those crazy musicians that woke up one day and decided to change his life and went to college for a dream I have always had ... to start a multi media company and eventually own a soundstage, equipment rental house, and office buildings of my own., music label, booking agency, and much more -- a one stop shop if you will. I guess I aim to be a rags to riches story in the long run. I admit, at times it sounds too ambitious, but I bet walt Disney thought the same thing years ago when he first sat down and decide to get serious about his talents and ideas.
Thank you for reading this, any info or advice is highly appreciated.
Rochester, NY Guy
I recently started a video production company and I have spent close to 20k on equipment..( HD CAMERAS etc ) of course in the video world that isn't much. I am seeking investors or loans that would allow me to advertise, web site creation, buy more equipment, hire lead positions ( Lead Editor, Lead Audio, etc ), and most importantly to get an office with. we intend to also rent out our gear and office space to create extra funds once we have it all in order. We do everything from weddings to full features. All the persons that I have found to be in the lead positions have their Bachelors degrees in the subject they are in charge of such as Film, Composing, Graphics etc. We would love to expand and get out of my basement. The biggest problem I am having is that I am the sole owner and my credit is bad, I still have some things from my recklace youth hanging over my head that I am trying to fix, and now of all things, all of my school loans are more than just knocking on the door, they are setting up shop and taking over.
It is a catch 22 at the moment and if I had the funds I needed, the kink in the chain could be starightened out in no time. As of now the company makes just enough to get by on, however, we haven't been able to advertise to let anyone know we exist. There are a few companies willing to sub-contract many projects to us, but I haven't been able to answer them due to the lack of equipment in order to give the golden seal of quality to them. If nothing else I at the least just need a few more computers and a server w/software as our post house will draw in most of the cash flow until we get established as a high end production company.
Since I have told you my life story, does anyone have any suggestive wisdom to throw my direction? I have plans that would make any investor a very happy one, given the chance to prove that my star does shine.
Here is what we are about:
Mission Statement:
Chroma Shake Productions, LLC aims to satisfy requested objectives while delivering a speedy, yet quality production of various types of video and film services. These services may range from concept to completion for the general public, other production companies, or individual professionals in need of development. We also desire to help those in need and inspire through artistic formation of multi-media services, often regarding the humanities through helping not for profit organizations a few times each year by producing and creating media for their cause as well as projects of our own.
However, my credit is around a 540 or something like that -- when I need it to be at 700 or higher. I intend to consolidate soon though, hopefully changing that in time. I am what you would call a complete mess credit wise.. I am one of those crazy musicians that woke up one day and decided to change his life and went to college for a dream I have always had ... to start a multi media company and eventually own a soundstage, equipment rental house, and office buildings of my own., music label, booking agency, and much more -- a one stop shop if you will. I guess I aim to be a rags to riches story in the long run. I admit, at times it sounds too ambitious, but I bet walt Disney thought the same thing years ago when he first sat down and decide to get serious about his talents and ideas.
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- We are also in the process of creating a documentary film for Sundance - and are seeking funds for that as well. I fanyone here happens to be an angel, let us know. It is our goal to create at least one feature film a year, documentary of scripted. we ( me and my lead professionals ) have also collaborated ideas and have thought of various TV shows that we make create pilots for.
Thank you for reading this, any info or advice is highly appreciated.
Rochester, NY Guy
