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The definitive three-part series that takes you from financing your first film to securing worldwide distribution. Written by producers, for producers — grounded in decades of real-world experience across 100+ productions.

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Financing Your Film
Without Losing
Your Mind

A Producer's Guide to Getting Your Movie Made Post-COVID and Strikes

by Jason Matthewson
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Markit Publishing · The Film Financing Playbook That Actually Works

“Stop Chasing Money.
Start Closing Deals.”

Stop letting financing kill your film dreams. This isn’t theory — it’s the real-world playbook from a producer who has financed 100+ productions across five continents. Learn the exact strategies that work in today’s post-COVID, post-strikes landscape, where traditional financing rules have been rewritten.

  • How to structure debt financing and equity deals that actually close
  • Navigating tax credits across multiple jurisdictions — and maximising every pound
  • Bridge loans and gap financing that keep your production moving forward
  • Real case studies from successful productions (including what went wrong)
  • Ready-to-use financial planning templates and frameworks
  • The truth about what investors really want to see in your package
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The Complete Producer's Roadmap

Three essential books.
Every stage of production.

From securing your first dollar to closing your first distribution deal — the only series written by a working producer who has been through every stage from the inside.

01
Available Now

Financing Your Film
Without Losing Your Mind

£30.00
Paperback & E-Book · Amazon

Master the art and science of film financing in today’s challenging landscape. The real-world playbook from a producer who has financed 100+ productions across five continents.

  • Navigate debt financing and equity investment structures
  • Leverage global tax credits and incentive programmes
  • Structure bridge loans and gap financing deals
  • Real case studies and financial planning templates
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Professionally Packaging
an Investable Film

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Bridge the gap between creative vision and commercial reality. This book teaches you how to build packages that financiers can’t ignore and sales agents can actually sell.

  • Develop scripts that are genuinely financeable, not just good
  • Attach cast and directors strategically before you need them
  • Build production teams that inspire investor confidence
  • Navigate the attachment process without losing creative control
  • Position your project to stand out in a crowded marketplace
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03
Available 2026

Securing Sales
and Distribution

Available 2026
The final piece of the puzzle

Learn how to navigate the complex world of sales agents, distributors, and international markets to ensure your film reaches audiences worldwide and generates real revenue.

  • Working effectively with sales agents and distributors
  • International distribution territory by territory
  • Festival strategy that leads to real acquisition
  • Negotiating distribution deals without getting screwed
  • Maximising revenue across all platforms and windows
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Beyond the Book

Professional
Consulting Services.

Reading about financing is one thing. Getting your film financed is another. The Markit Group offers hands-on consulting to help you apply what you’ve learned and secure the funding your project deserves. As a full-service production company with 100+ productions and 40+ awards, we offer everything from development to distribution.

Consulting Packages
Entry Package

Financing Audit

£500
One-time engagement

Get an honest, professional assessment of your project’s financiability before you waste time chasing the wrong investors.

  • 90-minute deep dive call
  • Review package, budget, and financing plan
  • Honest assessment of financiability
  • Specific actionable recommendations
  • Follow-up email summary
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Investor Pitch Coaching

£1,500
Three sessions · Full coaching programme

Perfect your pitch and learn to present with confidence. Most producers lose deals in the room — not because of their project, but because of how they present it.

  • 3 × 60-minute coaching sessions
  • Perfect your pitch delivery
  • Practice with real-time feedback
  • Refine pitch materials and deck
  • Investor introduction strategy
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Comprehensive

Full Financing Strategy

£5,000
4–6 weeks · Complete strategy development

The complete package. We develop your entire financing strategy from the ground up and connect you with our vetted investor network.

  • 10 hours consultation over 4–6 weeks
  • Complete financing plan development
  • Budget review and optimisation
  • Sales estimate interpretation
  • Investor targeting strategy
  • Pitch deck development
  • Introduction to investor network (qualified projects)
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Executive Producer Services

Jason as Your
Executive Producer.

Jason comes on board as Executive Producer, bringing active involvement in financing, strategic guidance, and direct investor introductions. This is not a passive credit — it’s a genuine working relationship with a producer who is in the rooms where deals are made, every week.

Fee — Negotiable
Backend participation structure available · For qualified projects only
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  • Jason Matthewson as Executive Producer credit
  • Active involvement in the financing process
  • Direct investor introductions from Markit’s network
  • Strategic production guidance throughout
  • Backend participation structure available
  • Access to Markit’s relationships with sales agents and distributors
  • For qualified projects only — apply by email
Document Review
Document Review

Pitch Deck Review

£300
Returned within 5 business days

Get professional feedback on your existing deck before sending it to investors. Small fixes can mean the difference between a meeting and silence.

  • Detailed feedback on existing deck
  • Design recommendations
  • Content and messaging suggestions
  • Returned within 5 business days
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Document Review

Budget Review

£500
Professional line producer review

Professional line producer review to optimise costs, maximise tax credits, and ensure your budget stands up to investor scrutiny.

  • Professional line producer review
  • Cost optimisation suggestions
  • Tax credit maximisation strategies
  • Comparables analysis
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Document Review

Financing Plan Review

£400
Sources, uses & recoupment waterfall

Ensure your financing structure makes sense before presenting to investors. We review sources, uses, and recoupment waterfalls.

  • Review sources and uses
  • Recoupment waterfall check
  • Investor terms assessment
  • Detailed recommendations
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Investor Introduction — Qualified Projects Only

Warm Investor
Introductions.

For qualified projects only. We introduce you to 3–5 potential investors from our network. Fee only applies if the introduction leads to an actual meeting. This is a genuine relationship, not a cold list.

£2,000Success fee only

Fee only applies when an introduction leads to an actual meeting. Backend participation alternative available for qualified projects.

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Qualification Criteria
Budget£500K – £10M
GenreHorror, thriller, or commercial drama
PackageCast attached or clear path to cast
ProducerProfessional materials & approach
TimelineRealistic production schedule
AlternativeBackend participation for qualified projects

Alternative: Backend participation instead of cash fee for qualified projects

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We Make It Happen.

The Markit Group offers end-to-end production and consultancy services across every stage of the filmmaking process — development, packaging, financing, production, post-production, sales, and distribution. Whether you’re at the idea stage or ready to roll camera, we tailor our expertise to where you are and where you want to go.

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01About the Author

Jason Matthewson is an award-winning producer, actor, writer, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the film and TV industry. He is the CEO and founder of The Markit Group, an internationally recognised production company launched in 2023, responsible for acclaimed indie films including Suppression, That’s Just Me, Purple Beatz, and When the Rain Ends.

As a producer, Jason oversees creative development, fundraising, packaging, hiring key crew, sales, and distribution. His films have premiered at festivals like Sundance, SXSW, and BFI London. He has raised over $20M in private equity and maintains regular contact with sales agents, distributors, major studios (Universal, Paramount, Netflix), talent agents, and investors.

Jason is also an accomplished actor with over 100 credits in theatre, TV, and film, including lead roles in Downbound Wayfarer, When the Rain Ends, Private Detectives, and Black Ice. He has won multiple awards for his acting, including Best Actor at the Indie Feature Awards.

Based between London, Dublin, and Los Angeles, Jason attends all major film markets around the world — Cannes, AFM, EFM, Venice, LFF — and has developed an extensive understanding of the market from all perspectives: sales and buying power, market trends, and what sells and what doesn’t. He is also the co-founder and director of the Gold Movie Awards and a partner at The Old Film Farm.

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Expert panels, open networking, live pitching & hands-on workshops

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Half a day of expert panels from working professionals, open networking sessions, live pitch opportunities with real feedback, and workshops covering financing, packaging, and distribution strategy. Every attendee leaves with a complimentary signed copy of Jason’s book and a room full of new contacts at every level of the industry.

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