Why invest ... in Films?
When approached from a market perspective, the entertainment industry is an interesting asset class that has the potential to vastly outperform other sectors.
Successful films can generate an exponentially higher return on investment compared to most other assets.
Worldwide film revenues are increasing substantially, with the fastest growth happening in Emerging Markets and in Asia.
Additional revenue opportunities are resulting from innovations in distribution technologies.
Why invest ... in MCW Films Ltd.?
To participate in the thriving creative economy and a strong international market for British Films.
To be part of the excitement of making a prestige film with exclusive updates, tickets to the premiere, film set visits, and an invitation to the wrap party with the stars.
To receive potentially high rates of return and/or substantial tax benefits. Even moderately successful film productions can generate returns in excess of those found in most other asset classes.
Why invest ... through SEIS?
To access generous tax reliefs providing capital gains deferral and downside protection up to 86.5% of amounts invested.
Benefits of SEIS
The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) is a U.K. government initiative designed to reduce risk and promote investment into small businesses by offering a range of attractive tax reliefs. For certain UK investors who pay higher rate income tax, this relief can reduce capital at risk to £675 for each £5,000 invested.
Six different tax reliefs combine to make SEIS qualifying investments attractive within many portfolios:
50% income tax relief.
Tax exemption on half the capital gains invested.
Unlimited deferral of capital gains.
Inheritance tax relief after two years while shares held.
Tax free gains on disposal of profitable investments.
Loss relief on non-performing investments.
To qualify for SEIS relief, a number of detailed requirements have to be satisfied including the requirement for investments to be made into unlisted small businesses and shares to be held for at least 3 years.
Why invest ... now?
To take advantage of a historical confluence of audience interest in films with female leads across audience types (Suffragette, Jackie, Star Wars, The Hunger Games), an intensification of the perennial interest in the Churchills, and a rapid growth in film audiences worldwide, particularly in Asia.
