Business Plan Reality Check
Budget
Critical$5.4M Plan
$40M+ Market Reality
$2-3M Expert Rec
Team Size
Critical17 People Plan
$2M+ Burn Annual Cost
4-6 People Expert Rec
Market Timing
CriticalReady to Launch Plan
Market Collapsed 2023 Reality
Wait & Learn Expert Rec
Film Acquisition
Critical$1.5M Fund Plan
$10M+ Deals Market Reality
Service Model Expert Rec
Deep Dive Comparison
Select a metric above to see detailed expert analysis and recommendations.
Alternative Business Models
Service Company
$2M Capital
4 People
Distribute films for fees, not acquisitions
Pros
- Lower capital needs
- Immediate revenue
- Less risk
Cons
- Less control
- Smaller margins
- No library value
Digital-First
$3M Capital
6 People
Focus on streaming and PVOD
Pros
- Lower overhead
- Wider reach
- Modern approach
Cons
- Less prestige
- Harder to build brand
- Platform dependent
Regional Niche
$2.5M Capital
5 People
Dominate specific region or genre
Pros
- Focused strategy
- Build expertise
- Lower competition
Cons
- Limited growth
- Smaller market
- Geographic constraints
Fix the Plan Interactive Tool
Adjust Parameters
$5.4M
17 people
10 films
Viability Score
25
%
Market Viability
Current Recommendations
Reduce budget to $2-3M range
Cut team size by 60%
Focus on 2-3 films initially
Expert Consensus Dashboard
All Experts Agree
Budget is fantasy - need 90% reduction
Team size will burn through capital
Market timing is terrible
Service model is better option
Expert Disagreements
Optimal team size (4-8 range)
Minimum viable budget ($2-3M)
Best alternative approach
What Works
Industry understanding
Passion for film distribution
Willingness to learn