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Due to Federal Securities And Exchange Commission rules and regulations, we are not permitted to show film investment opportunity offerings to persons who are not accredited investors. Private placement memorandums are highly regulated under Federal law. In addition to generally prohibiting the sale of these offerings to persons who are not accredited investors. Federal law does not permit the promotion of these offerings to the general public.

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The crucial step to maximizing your potential movie investment return is to identify projects that have already taken the necessary initial steps to be successful. The best film investment opportunities come from professional advisors and insiders with both investment and film industry experience. While word-of-mouth opportunities from friends, family and colleagues may appear enticing, these less-than-professional avenues often lead to losses that outweigh the costs. Any film investment that you might consider should do all the following:

• Provide first-look availability ahead of the film production marketplace
• Use a system to pre-qualify film scripts and stories
• Have ties to prominent industry professionals
• Grant you co-executive producer benefits

After finding trusted, pre-qualified investment opportunities, every film investor must ultimately decide which films provide the best potential for large returns. A good story and screen play is as important as is the cast and crew in the movie. Conduct research on all the key players, from actors to the directors and screenwriters will ensure that your risk is minimized. Remember: in the movie business, success breeds success. When vetting your opportunity, consider the following:

• The accolades, awards, honors and previous successful projects of those involved
• The audience appeal of the project's on-screen talent
• The average gross revenue generated by participating talent

Guaranteed domestic theatrical distribution is the number-one priority for a smart film investor. Strategic distribution ensures that a film will be viewed by as many of the right people as possible. The more people that see a film, the more likely it is for investors to receive high returns. Professionally vetted projects always have a set distribution plan before the shooting process ever begins. When investing in a motion picture, make sure:

• Plans are in place to take advantage of specific audience segments
• Staggered release dates are used to leverage word-of-mouth buzz
• Pay-per-view, DVD, TV syndication and foreign markets are included

First you need to fill out our online application and specifically attest to being an accredited investor and begin enjoying all of the exclusive Ferk Production LLC benefits, after receiving approval and submitting your Membership referral code it will enable you to become a member and ultimately a Ferk Production LLC Co-Executive Producer. Ferk Production LLC combines a professional film investment company with a film investment opportunity to create a unique film investment service. In order to qualify for membership and have the opportunity to become a Ferk Production LLC Co-Executive Producer by investing in an independent film. The private placements offered by Ferk Production LLC and syndicated through Ferk Enterprises-you must be an accredited investor under Federal Securities And Exchange Commission rules and regulations and be referred from one of our Investor Relation Officer to be accepted as a member.

Ferk Production LLC is an independent film studio, financier, distributor and a member community of high-net-worth investors. Our members who desire to become a film investor enjoy "first look" access to the top-tier independent film's currently being developed by Ferk Production LLC Pictures. Members can become a Ferk Production LLC independent film Co-Executive Producer by investing in one independent film investment opportunity.

Feature film investments made in Ferk Production LLC Pictures private placement offering's are typically accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and generally have a $30,000 unit minimum, depending on the total cost of the feature film project being invested in.

You do not need to fund an account in order to become a film investor or to receive detailed information relating to a specific feature film investment; however, you must become a Ferk Production LLC Member to gain 'first look' access to view the upcoming movies available for investment.

The answer depends on the individual. Some people are drawn to the idea of supporting projects being produced by their favorite directors or starring their favorite actors, while others are attracted to the idea of being film business "insiders." Ultimately, most people that become film investors choose a particular film investment opportunity that they have identified as a feature film project that can potentially generate general audience acceptance in the marketplace-offering potentially significant profits.

Ferk Production LLC combines a film investment company with film investment opportunities (private placements) to create a unique film investment service, but like all private placements, a Ferk Production LLC feature film investment opportunity is illiquid and cannot be readily sold. Any potential return is likely to occur from the payment preferences detailed in each film investment opportunities private placement memorandum. Please consult each specific offering's private placement memorandum to review all details prior to becoming a film investor.

It is also common practice to raise money for alternative investment entertainment projects (film investments) from private investors. Ferk Production LLC has combined an independent film studio, financier, distributor and a member community of high-net-worth investors to deliver an approach that differs significantly from other opportunities. Ferk Production LLC utilizes a proprietary platform that is accessible over the Internet. Our online platform offers filmmakers a streamlined funding process, while providing members with a professionally managed investment in a range of exciting, investment-grade feature film opportunities. Ferk Production LLC has combined the abilities of a professional film investment company with film investment opportunities to deliver a unique film investment service.

Ferk Production LLC Pictures will produce or co-produce each project offered at the company website. Under the direction of our President of Production, our seasoned distribution and marketing teams will be responsible for all decisions relating to the domestic and foreign distribution of each feature film project we fund which is part of our film investment service. Each feature film project's distribution strategy will be detailed in the particular film investment opportunity's private placement memorandum and upon completed funding the domestic theatrical distribution is done by Ferk Production LLC.

Ferk Production LLC feature film investments are organized under limited liability company (LLC) specifically set up to make a particular feature film. Ferk Production LLC has combined a professional film investment company with film investment opportunity to create a unique, managed risk, film investment service. Generally, after our Co-Executive Producer Members have been paid back their entire investment and a premium return of 32% from investment, Co-Executive Producer Members then generally receive 50% or more of the net profits of the project, with Filmmakers generally receiving 40% of net profits and Ferk Production LLC Pictures generally receiving the remaining 10%. Ferk Production LLC Pictures also retains ownership of the feature film negative to efficiently exploit all revenue opportunities on behalf of our Executive Producer Members and Filmmakers during the lifetime of the project. Any ownership held by Ferk Production LLC Pictures or any other entity will be detailed in each feature film's private placement memorandum.

In producing or co-producing featured films Ferk Production LLC Pictures employs a rigorous development process for each feature film investment opportunity. With the goal of this LLC is to find compelling, character-driven projects with unique stories. Once we have fine-tuned scripts, reached agreements with writers and directors and fully modeled the below-the-line budgets, we then cast top-tier on-screen talent. Our film distribution, marketing and finance teams also analyze the financial viability of each project-reviewing such factors as the track record of the talent involved and comparable domestic and foreign releases. When all of these disciplines are working in concert, the project's private placement memorandum is made available to our members by inclusion in the Premiere Portfolio.

Each Premiere Portfolio film investment opportunity is available for review and investment on a first-come, first-served basis, until they are fully financed in accordance with the criteria of each film's private placement memorandum. Each project is unique and may have different time frames or criteria that would limit or extend its investment availability to our members who desire to become a Ferk Production LLC Co-Executive Producer of a particular project. All capital necessary to complete a project-from pre-production through distribution-must be placed in segregated escrow accounts prior to pre-production commencing. If necessary financing is not completed within the necessary time period, the project will be removed from the Production and all capital in escrow can be used for other similar project or returned to each investing member. Check with your dedicated Representative for current details relating to each particular project.

Depending on the time it takes to fully complete all aspects of production and depending upon the particular film's level of success, a film investment opportunity may begin generating a return on investment (ROI) within the twelve months after financing, however; it would not be unusual for two years or more to pass before a project sees a significant return on investment. Many factors come into play, including the length and commencement of the production schedule, the availability of specific talent, the length of post-production and the seasonal feature film distribution patterns. Each private placement memorandum details the anticipated start-to-theatrical release project timeline.

For a Ferk Production LLC film investment opportunity, the units offered to our members who choose to become Ferk Production LLC Co-Executive Producers of a particular project have a preferential return on their investment, which provides a priority return of capital and an additional preferred percentage return amount to members who have chosen to become Executive Producers of a particular project by purchasing its investment units. These amounts are paid in full prior to the Co-Executive Producer investment group, Filmmaker group and Ferk Production LLC Pictures net return computation. Each feature film's private placement memorandum provides the complete details on the anticipated investors return on investment potential and the preference structure for an individual investing as a Co-Executive Producer.

For each film investment opportunity, a discussion of certain tax information, including potentially beneficial tax treatment for each particular feature film project, we encourage you to consult with your tax advisor.

Even for a professional film investment company, it is difficult to generally predict an investor's return on investment for a particular film investment opportunity. For every successful feature film project, there are several others that never find a significant audience. Film investments are risky and difficult to predict. Each private placement memorandum thoroughly details the industry comparables for the specific project, including performance level and type of cast, genre, anticipated distribution dates, etc. This data is then broken down into the potential return on investment likely to be derived in domestic and foreign markets in all distribution channels-including theatrical, DVD/video, video-on-demand, pay-per-view cable, network television, etc.

Ferk Production LLC combines a professional film investment company with film investment opportunity to create a unique film investment service. We provide a cradle-to-grave managed risk solution to members who choose to become Co-Executive Producer investors. Our teams of professionals strive to manage the risk in each project in a manner that we believe will reduce market risk while significantly enhancing the potential upside of each project. Nonetheless, Ferk Production LLC film investments are speculative in nature, involve a high degree of risk, and are only appropriate for investors who can afford to lose some or all of their entire invested capital. For a complete review of the risks associated with a film investment, members are urged to examine closely the private placement memorandum of any feature film project of which they are considering becoming an Co-Executive Producer. We encourage members to pay particular attention to the detailed section on risk factors and to review the risk factors section of the Ferk Production LLC site. Member investors should also utilize the services of their Ferk Production LLC Representative to assist in answering their questions.

Ferk Production LLC's dedicated Representatives strongly urge our members who desire to become Co-Executive Producers to not invest in only one film investment opportunity, but instead; utilize a portfolio theory to better manage and potentially further reduce investment risk, creating a greater opportunity for the upside potential. Members should plan to make their film investments in several different projects of differing types over time. Ferk Production LLC Representatives work individually with each of our members to assist them in developing a portfolio of feature film investments, thereby potentially better managing risk and the upside potential to enjoy to the fullest the experience of becoming an Executive Producer. Practicing a portfolio theory allows our members to further enhance their managed risk potential of becoming a participant in a film investment opportunity by utilizing our professional film investment company with our professional film service.

Members are encouraged to take advantage of the many exclusive industry "insider" events available to them as a Ferk Production LLC Member. Members who have chosen to become a Co-Executive Producer of a particular film investment opportunity will also enjoy premium VIP seating at their film's premiere and a cocktail reception after the premiere with members of the cast. As well, Executive Producers will be able to attend the set while their particular film is shooting and enjoy other 'Co-Executive Producer only' perks.

Ferk Production LLC Members who become a Co-Executive Producer on a specific feature film investment opportunity are listed individually in the end credits under Ferk Production LLC Co-Executive Producers.

Each Ferk Production LLC film investment opportunity has a private placement memorandum which includes a detailed synopsis of the script, in addition to a complete, detailed budget breakdown and detailed analysis of the projected return on investment by each anticipated distribution channel.

As stated earlier in this document the Federal Securities And Exchange Commission rules and regulations require that an investor first needs to apply to become a member with Ferk Production LLC. Upon being approved as a member and you have option to request placement memorandums on any feature film project(s).

Individuals whose applications are accepted receive an All Access Membership with an access code which grants immediate access to all the insider benefits, and 24/7 access to the overview (where Members view feature film projects slated for production). Apply to become a Member today!