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An award-winning, vertically integrated media company producing premium film and television content for global audiences — London · Dublin · Los Angeles

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A Scalable Media Business
Built for the Long Term

The Markit Group is not a single-project production company. We are a multi-territory media business with three registered entities, five revenue streams, a 13-project slate, and a 500+ member community ecosystem — built to produce, distribute, and grow.

UK Entity

Markit Productions Ltd

60 Tottenham Court Road, Suite 4369a, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 2EW

Primary trading entity and group holding company. Leads slate development, investor relations, community, publishing, and UK-based productions. Home of the Markit Academy and Raindance Producer Pathway partnership.

Irish Entity

Markit Productions Limited

Registered: Ireland | Operating from Dublin

Irish production arm. Maximises Section 481 Film Tax Credit (40% gross / 32% net of total budget). Produces Irish-qualifying shoots. Key vehicle for UK/Ireland co-production structures.

US Entity

Markit Productions LLC

Registered: Delaware | Los Angeles, California

US production arm. Provides access to multi-state US credits, IRS Tax Codes 168 & 181 (100% deduction against IRS tax liability), and 501(c)(3) structures for qualifying US investors.

Sister Companies

Gold Movie Awards®
One of the UK's fastest-growing film festivals and awards ceremonies
The Old Film Farm
Film & TV production — London, New York, LA and Venice
SkyUp Academy
Talent development and film education platform

Five Revenue Streams

StreamActivityCurrent TractionRevenue Model
ProductionFilm & TV development, packaging, financing, and production13-project slate; 1 pre-production; 3 packaging for 2026; $20M+ raisedEP/producer fees, profit participation, production margins
CommunityTiered membership — Free, Producer (£199/yr), Inner Circle (£997/yr)500+ members and growingAnnual subscription revenue; upgrade pathway
EducationMarkit Academy; Raindance Producer Pathway; YouTube contentRaindance partnership confirmed; YouTube liveCourse sales; academy licensing; partnership fees
EventsProducer Summits, pitch events, industry networkingRegular events; Inner Circle receive free Summit accessTicket sales; sponsor fees; corporate partnerships
PublishingThe Filmmaker's Blueprint — film finance guideAvailable across community tiersDirect sales; bundled with memberships

Three Paths to Invest

The Markit Group offers three clearly defined investment entry points. Each path carries a different structure, minimum commitment, and risk/return profile. All three are open simultaneously and can be combined.

Path 01

Invest in a Film

Back one, several, or every film on the Markit 2026–2028 slate

  • Choose any project — from one film to the entire 13-project slate
  • Entry points from £25,000 (The Last Occupant) to £6.4M (Charlie Safe Home)
  • Structures per project: equity, senior debt, or combined debt + equity
  • 20% first-close recoupment premium + net profit participation
  • Section 481 (32% net), UK EIS, IRS 168/181, AVEC — per project
  • EIS Advance Assurance in preparation for The Unravelling
  • Full data room (screenplay, budget, cashflow, memos) under NDA
From £25,000
Path 02

Markit Film Fund

A $150M equity & debt fund — professionally managed by The Markit Group

  • $150,000,000 equity and debt fund being established at The Markit Group
  • Investors commit capital; Markit deploys as debt or equity across the slate
  • Deployment decisions — project selection and structure — made by Markit as fund manager
  • Full return responsibility to fund investors
  • Diversified exposure: 13 projects, 5 genres, 3 territories
  • Fund-level tax structuring: Section 481, AVEC, IRS 168/181, EIS
  • Institutional-grade controls, quarterly investor reporting
Minimum: $5,000,000
Path 03

Become a Shareholder

Direct equity in The Markit Group — become a registered shareholder

  • Acquire an equity stake in The Markit Group and become a shareholder
  • Exposure to all five revenue streams simultaneously
  • Unlike film investment, company equity grows as the entire business scales
  • Recurring community & education revenue — not correlated with box office
  • Target: 6–9 productions per year across 3 territories by 2028
  • Exit: strategic acquisition, MBO, co-investor syndication, or public listing
  • Suitable for investors seeking long-term entertainment-sector growth
TBC — discuss with the team
Paths Can Be Combined

An investor can participate across multiple paths simultaneously — for example, backing The Unravelling as a Path 1 film investment while also committing capital to the Path 2 Markit Film Fund. Contact us to discuss a bespoke structure.

Path Comparison

FeaturePath 1 — Film InvestmentPath 2 — Film FundPath 3 — Shareholder
Minimum InvestmentFrom £25,000$5,000,000TBC
StructureEquity / Debt / Combined per projectEquity & Debt FundCompany Equity
Who Selects ProjectsThe investorThe Markit Group (fund manager)N/A — exposure to all activity
Return MechanismRecoupment waterfall + profit shareFund-level returns + reportingGrowth + dividends + exit
Tax AdvantagesPer-project (EIS, 481, IRS 168/181)Portfolio-level (combined)Investor-specific
Risk ProfileProject-specificDiversified (managed)Company-level
Investment Horizon18–36 months per projectFund lifecycleMedium to long-term
Completion BondOn projects above £2MPer qualifying productionN/A

Industry-Leading Tax Incentives

The Markit Group's three-entity, three-territory structure gives investors access to one of the widest ranges of film tax incentives available anywhere in the world — reducing exposure from day one.

30%
UK — Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS)
30% income tax relief on the subscribed amount, claimable against current or prior tax year. CGT-free growth after 3 years. Capital gains deferral, loss relief, and Inheritance Tax Business Relief after 2 years.
EIS Advance Assurance in preparation for The Unravelling (UK SPV). 30% of a £250,000 investment = £75,000 relief. Net cash-at-risk: £175,000.
32% net
Ireland — Section 481 Film Tax Credit
40% of qualifying Irish spend, capped at 80% of total budget. Net effective rate: 32% of total budget. Secured and confirmed on priority projects from day one — non-dilutive.
The Unravelling: €1,232,000 confirmed (32% of €3.85M). Sins of Man: ~€960,502 confirmed. Capital locked in before equity investors deploy.
53%
UK — AVEC / Independent Film Tax Credit
Up to 53% net on qualifying UK spend for eligible independent films up to £15M. Can be combined with Section 481 on cross-border UK/Ireland co-productions — each territory's credit applies to its own qualifying spend.
Under final structuring with co-production counsel on The Unravelling. Combined with Section 481, this creates one of the most powerful tax stacks available globally.
100%
US — IRS Tax Codes 168 & 181
Code 168: US investors may deduct 100% of their investment against federal IRS tax liability in the year the production is released.

Code 181: 100% deduction in the year the production is produced — accelerating the benefit further. Subject to IRS renewal.
The US equivalent of UK EIS/SEIS. A $1M investment into a qualifying Markit US production can reduce the investor's federal tax bill by up to $1M, independent of commercial performance.
Tax Incentive Comparison
Effective investor benefit as a % of investment — Markit Group tax stack vs conventional alternatives

Important: All tax reliefs depend on individual investor circumstances, residency, and final regulatory determination. Prospective investors should take independent tax advice before subscribing. Film investment is a high-risk asset class — investors should be prepared for the possibility of total loss of capital.

What We Have Already Built

Founded in 2023. In under three years, Markit has established a multi-territory infrastructure, assembled an Oscar-calibre creative network, and secured $20M+ in production finance.

$20M+ RaisedCapital raised across production, co-production, and executive producing since founding
Productions DeliveredSuppression, That's Just Me, Purple Beatz, When The Rain Ends — plus TV format and commercial content
Streaming CreditsContent on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Freevee, and more
Studio RelationshipsActive relationships with Universal Pictures, Netflix, A24, Neon, Sony Classics, Amazon
UK Enterprise AwardWinner, UK Enterprise Award 2025/2026
Raindance PartnershipConfirmed founding partner of the Raindance Producer Pathway
Community Built500+ member filmmaker community — Free, Producer (£199/yr), Inner Circle (£997/yr)
P-O-P SecuredThe Unravelling: €1,050,000 pay-or-play — FUNDED BY A SECURED INVESTOR. Tessa Thompson, Michael Fassbender & Brendan Gleeson — talent approach formally activated
Tax Credits ConfirmedSection 481 confirmed: The Unravelling €1,232,000; Sins of Man ~€960,502 — locked from day one
Pre-Production ActiveThe Last Occupant: 94% financed, full cast locked — £25K triggers production
Broadcast SecuredThe Jam Kitchen: RTÉ Ireland + Sky TV UK rights secured; IKEA and Guinness sponsorship confirmed
BAFTA RecognitionCharlie Safe Home: BAFTA Rocliffe 'Highly Commended' and Top 20 Drama Scripts on Coverfly
The Unravelling is simply put, better than 95% of what we get.
Development Executive, Universal Pictures
A special script from a special group. You are the future of our industry.
John & Ros Hubbard, Hubbard Casting
We're excited to be working with Jason on his film. This film deserves to be seen by as wide an audience as possible.
Andy Taylor, Trinity Creative Partnership

A $248 Billion Market Growing to $400B+

Global Film & TV Market
USD Billions — 2024 actual, 2030 projected
Comparable Film Returns (Horror / Thriller)
Budget vs Worldwide Box Office (USD)

Streaming Boom

Netflix, Prime, Apple TV+, Hulu, and Peacock are actively commissioning in psychological thriller, horror, and prestige drama — precisely the genres anchoring the Markit slate.

Tax Efficiency

UK and Irish tax credit regimes (Section 481 at 32% net, AVEC/IFTC at 53%) and US IRS Codes 168/181 make The Markit Group among the most tax-efficient creative investments globally.

Genre Performance

Independent psychological thriller and horror films at sub-$10M budgets have delivered the highest return multiples in contemporary cinema. Get Out returned 56.7× its budget.

13 Projects · $100M+ Combined Budgets

The 2026–2028 slate spans features, TV series, and short-form content across five genres and three production territories. Entry points run from £15,000 to $6.4M.

#ProjectGenreBudgetRaise RequiredStatusView
01The Last OccupantSuspense Thriller£425,750£25,000 Closes FinancePre-ProductionView →
02The UnravellingPsychological Thriller€3,850,000€2,618,000PackagingView →
03Charlie Safe HomeWWI War Drama£9,600,000£6,400,000PackagingSlate →
04Sins of ManCerebral Horror€3,001,569€2,040,000Pre-ProductionView →
05Ellie & BrennaComing of Age / LGBTQ+$516,047$250,000Pre-ProductionSlate →
06MatchmakersTV Sitcom (6×30)£250K/ep~£150K/epPre-ProductionSlate →
07A Christmas Murder Mystery?Murder Mystery / Comedy$10–20MTBCDevelopmentSlate →
08The Miracle ManeuverAction Thriller$10,000,000TBCDevelopmentSlate →
09Nemesis: Operation MercuryAction Horror$6–12MTBCDevelopmentSlate →
10AnonymousTV Spy Thriller (4×60)TBCTBCDevelopmentSlate →
11The Jam KitchenMusic / Food TV (6×30)£150K/epTBCDevelopmentView →
12The Light UnseenPsychological Horror£1,500,000TBCDevelopmentSlate →
13MatchShort / Thriller£15,000TBCDevelopmentSlate →

Project Links

Ready to Move Now

The following five projects represent the most immediately actionable investment opportunities — each with soft money secured, talent in negotiation or attached, and clear distribution pathways confirmed.

The Last Occupant
"Some properties come with a price you can't afford to pay."
View Project Page →
Pre-Production 94% Financed £25K Closes
GenreSuspense Thriller — Feature Film
Budget£425,750
Investment Ask£25,000 — this single investment triggers production
Finance Secured£400,750 (94%) — equity, UK tax credits, distribution guarantee
DistributionQuantify Sales — projected $2M+ in sales
CastWilliam Moseley (Chronicles of Narnia, The Royals), Lia Williams (The Crown), Ben Miles (Hijack), Phil Davis (Vera Drake), Stella Gonet (The Crown), Theo Barklem-Biggs (Rogue One, Peaky Blinders)
StatusPre-Production — full cast locked; near-turnkey

Key Investor Highlights

94% financed — lowest risk, most immediately deployable project on the slate
Distribution already secured; projected $2M+ return
Three BAFTA-recognised cast members; proven audience names
A single £25,000 triggers production and initiates the investor waterfall
Finance Secured94%
The Unravelling
"Reality is the most pernicious fiction."
View Project Page →
Packaging P-O-P Secured EIS Eligible
GenrePsychological Thriller — Feature Film
Budget€3,850,000
Investment Ask€2,618,000 | First-close: £500,000 in 60 days
Section 481 (32% net)€1,232,000 SECURED — locked from day one
Pay-or-Play€1,050,000 SECURED from investor — talent activated
Talent OffersTessa Thompson (€400K) | Michael Fassbender (€500K) | Brendan Gleeson (€150K)
Soft Money Target€3,532,000 (91.7%) — residual €318,000 at full close
DistributionUniversal Pictures, Netflix (active); Rocket Science (int'l sales)
Creative TeamDir: Vincent Lambe (Oscar-nom) | Prod: Daniel Dreifuss (Oscar-winner) | DP: James Friend (Oscar-winner)
EISUK SPV established; Advance Assurance in preparation
Returns20% recoupment premium + 34% net profit participation

Capital Stack

P-O-P (€1,050,000) investor-backed — talent formally activated
Section 481 (€1,232,000) non-dilutive — locked before investors deploy
Soft money target 91.7% — residual equity gap €318K at full close
Oscar-level team at €3.85M — rare alignment at independent budget
Active talks: Universal Pictures and Netflix
Charlie Safe Home
"When the world descends into chaos, love is the only safe home."
Packaging BAFTA Commended
GenreWWI War Drama — Feature Film
Budget£9,600,000
Investment Ask£6,400,000
Finance Secured32% net via Irish & UK tax credits
DistributionUniversal Pictures (International); Sony Pictures Classics in talks (North America)
DirectorVincent Lambe (Oscar-nominated)
Indicative CastEddie Redmayne, Tom Holland, Cillian Murphy tier
Script AwardsTop 20 Drama Scripts on Coverfly; BAFTA Rocliffe "Highly Commended"

Key Investor Highlights

Dual studio distribution: Universal (international) + Sony Classics (North America) in talks
Awards-track with BAFTA-recognised script and Oscar-nominated director
Comparables: 1917 ($384M), All Quiet on the Western Front (Oscar winner)
UK/Irish tax credit stack in place
Sins of Man
"Heritage is written in blood." — First of a Confirmed Three-Part Franchise
View Project Page →
Pre-Production 3-Part Franchise 481 Secured
GenreCerebral / Social Horror — Feature Film
Budget€3,001,569
Investment Ask€2,040,000 | First-close: £500,000 in 60 days
Section 481 (32% net)~€960,502 SECURED
Pay-or-Play€80,000 — Malachi Kirby (offer out); Phoebe Dynevor (interest confirmed)
DistributionActive: A24, Neon, Netflix, Amazon Studios, Rocket Science, XYZ Films
Returns20% recoupment premium + net profit participation; Named EP credit (lead investor)
FranchiseConfirmed 3-part — first-close investor gets right of first refusal on parts 2 & 3

Key Investor Highlights

Section 481 (~€960,502) confirmed — non-dilutive capital locked from day one
Confirmed 3-part franchise — first-close investor locks best position across all three films
€80K P-O-P: one of the lowest attachment thresholds at this budget tier
Cerebral horror sub-€5M: highest ROI genre in contemporary independent cinema
Get Out comparable: $4.5M budget → $255M box office (56.7× return)
A Christmas Murder Mystery?
"At The Fort Royale, every secret is wrapped in danger." — First of a Confirmed Three-Part Franchise
Development 3-Film Franchise Universal Partnership
GenreMurder Mystery / Comedy — Feature Film
Budget$10,000,000 – $20,000,000 (cast dependent)
DistributionUniversal Pictures — partnership established
Indicative CastSimon Pegg, George Clooney, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Andrew Scott, Harry Styles — indicative tier (formal approach upon financing close)
Release StrategyPremium Christmas theatrical window
IRS 168/181Markit US to explore Code 168/181 on US-qualifying production elements
ComparablesKnives Out ($312M on $40M — 7.8×); Murder on the Orient Express ($352M on $55M)

Key Investor Highlights

Universal Pictures partnership established — distribution pathway in place
Confirmed 3-part franchise — the Knives Out model applied to British Christmas setting
Christmas theatrical window: one of the most commercially reliable release slots globally
Knives Out proved repeatable ensemble murder mystery model — $312M on a $40M budget

Indicative Revenue Trajectory

Notice: The projections below are illustrative, based on current pipeline, announced partnerships, and management planning assumptions. They are not audited financial statements or guarantees of performance. Actual results may differ materially.

Recurring Revenue Projection
Community, Education, Events, Publishing (£GBP)
Revenue Stream Mix (2028 Projected)
Indicative split across five revenue streams
Metric2026 (Current)2027 (Projected)2028 (Projected)
Total Community Members500+1,200+2,500+
Producer Tier Members (£199/yr)~80~220~500
Inner Circle Members (£997/yr)~20~60~130
Community Revenue (est.)~£35K~£104K~£229K
Education / Academy RevenueEarly stage~£50K~£120K
Events RevenueEarly stage~£30K~£75K
Publishing RevenueEarly stage~£15K~£30K
EP / Producer Fees£120K–£250K£300K–£600K£600K–£1.2M
Total Recurring Revenue£155K–£300K£484K–£784K£1.05M–£1.65M

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Film is a high-risk asset class. Investors must be prepared for the possibility of total loss of capital. Ratings below reflect the management team's assessment after mitigation. Independent financial, tax, and legal advice should be taken before subscribing.

Risk CategoryRatingMitigants
Finance CloseMEDIUMSection 481 (32% net) confirmed on priority projects; P-O-P investor secured on The Unravelling; EIS and tax credits reduce investor exposure
Talent AttachmentLOWP-O-P on The Unravelling investor-backed and formally activated; escrow fully returnable if talent declines; fallback cast lists prepared
Production OverrunLOWExperienced producer teams; completion bonds on all projects above £2,000,000; 9–10% contingency; single-territory shoots on priority projects
Tax CreditLOWSection 481 confirmed on priority projects; qualifying spend management built into all production plans; AVEC with specialist co-production counsel
Distribution / SalesLOWNamed studio and platform conversations across all five priority projects; The Last Occupant distribution already secured
Fund Management (Path 2)MEDIUMMarkit Group as fund manager has deployment discretion; mitigated by diversification across 13 projects, institutional controls, and quarterly reporting
EIS QualificationMEDIUMAdvance Assurance in preparation for The Unravelling; specialist EIS counsel engaged; investors directed to take independent tax advice
Commercial PerformanceHIGHIrreducible. Mitigated by: genre positioning; comparable film track records; three confirmed franchises; portfolio diversification across 13 projects and five genres

Exit Strategy

Exit RouteMechanismApplicable ToTimeline
Film Recoupment WaterfallCollection Account Manager distributes receipts per agreed waterfall; 120% recoupment premium for first-close investorsPath 118–36 months post-delivery
Franchise Revenue TailSins of Man, A Christmas Murder Mystery?, and Nemesis: Operation Mercury all confirmed multi-film franchises — extending the revenue tail materiallyPath 1 (select projects)Multi-year
EIS Share DisposalCGT-free disposal of EIS shares after 3-year holding period (subject to qualification)Path 1 — The Unravelling3 years from share issue
Fund ReturnsDistributed to investors as productions generate receipts through their waterfallsPath 2Per fund lifecycle
Strategic AcquisitionThe Markit Group positioned as acquisition target for major studio or streamerPath 3Medium-term (4–7 years)
Management BuyoutStructured buyback of investor equity at agreed valuation multiplesPath 3Medium-term (3–5 years)
Public ListingAIM, AQSE, or equivalent — longer-term optionality for Group equity shareholdersPath 3Long-term (5–10 years)

Access Our Investment Materials

The full Investor Deck and One Sheet are available for download. We ask for brief details to ensure we can follow up appropriately with relevant information.

Full Investor Deck
The complete 18-section Markit Group Investor Deck 2026–2028. Includes all project details, capital stacks, tax structures, financial projections, risk overview, and exit strategy.
Investment One Sheet
A single-page investment overview covering the three investment paths, priority projects, tax advantages, and key credentials. Ideal for a quick introduction to the opportunity.

Request Data Room Access

Full data rooms are available for each project under NDA — including screenplay, director's treatment, full line-item budget, cashflow projections, talent deal memos, and tax credit documentation. Select your areas of interest below.

Select Project(s) of Interest

You may select one, several, or all projects. The Markit Group will follow up with the relevant data room access.

Request received. The Markit Group will be in touch within 24–48 hours with your data room access details.

Make an Investment Enquiry

Whether you're interested in a specific film, the Markit Film Fund, becoming a shareholder, or exploring a combination — contact us below. All enquiries are handled personally by Jason Matthewson.

Path 1 — Invest in a Film

Tell us which project(s) you'd like to explore and we'll send the relevant investment memoranda and data room.

Enquiry received. Jason will be in touch within 24 hours.

Direct Contact

What happens next?

Jason Matthewson will respond personally within 24 hours with relevant investment memoranda, data room access, and next steps including a Zoom meeting to discuss your interest.

Path 2 — The Markit Film Fund ($150M)

Minimum investment $5,000,000. The Markit Group manages and deploys capital as debt or equity across the slate. Complete the form below to receive the fund prospectus.

Enquiry received. Jason will be in touch within 24 hours with the fund prospectus.

Fund Summary

Fund Size$150,000,000
Minimum$5,000,000
StructureEquity & Debt
ManagerThe Markit Group
Projects13-project slate
Email re: Film Fundinfo@markitproductions.co.uk

Path 3 — Become a Shareholder

Invest directly in The Markit Group and become a registered shareholder — gaining exposure to all five revenue streams and the company's long-term growth trajectory.

Enquiry received. Jason will be in touch within 24 hours.

Why Invest in The Markit Group?

• Five revenue streams — not reliant on any single film

• 500+ member recurring community revenue

• Raindance, Gold Movie Awards® & SkyUp ecosystem

• Target: 6–9 productions/year by 2028

• UK Enterprise Award Winner

Email re: Shareholderinfo@markitproductions.co.uk

General Investment Enquiry

Not sure which path is right for you? Send us a message and we'll help identify the best fit for your investment strategy.

Enquiry received. Jason will be in touch within 24 hours.