Comments on: ZDONK’s Pitch: Invest in Our Movies

By: R.

R. — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 02:46:26 +0000

hope u r both wrong! i think it s a great idea and opens the door for many to be part of the movie itself regardless how small the amount. that s of course assuming the business model is possible

By: Olga Kostrova (IdeaMama)

Olga Kostrova (IdeaMama) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:16:19 +0000

Sorry to say, totally wrong business model, guys. No compliance with the law whatsoever. :-)

1) Zdonk can only solicit accredited investors; the idea to involve public in investing is very old. We have done it 5 years ago. Then security commissions (SEC etc.) comes and say "We don't care about your great intension and have no intension of changing the law to fit your innovative business models". It's not allowed to market ANY investment opportunities to the public.

It's a nice dream, but.... illegal anywhere in the world where there is a system that protects unsophisticated investors.

2) you will deal with IP law all the time as the community aspect that you are thinking of will infringe number of patents (some are ours LOL)

There are also 2,3,4, but I will leave it at that...

Here is my prediction. You will try your best and fail within 3 years, then take your assets and introduce a totally new business model, may be even new vertical application of your ideas...

Please prove me wrong. I am easy to find :-)

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By: truck

truck — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:42:26 +0000

This dog won't fly.

They are counting on Investors reading a script online (a 2 hour process) and then sending in a cheque? Independent film finance is complex and generally results in losses. If they were funding a slate of projects rather than individual projects the Investor would be better served.

But, are there really any investors out there, in this market, for something like this? Not in my neighborhood.