Machiavelli Film Pitch Deck: Investment & Production Overview

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MACHIAVELLI

Power. Betrayal. Survival.

A Historical Political Drama

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THE STORY

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Logline

A brilliant Florentine statesman — tortured, exiled, and betrayed — must navigate the shifting tides of power between the people's republic and the ruthless Medici dynasty, only to find that loyalty to truth is the one thing neither side will forgive.

Synopsis

Niccolò Machiavelli rises as a devoted public servant of the Florentine Republic. When the Medici reclaim power, he is imprisoned and tortured — yet he survives by finding a place within Medici rule. But history turns again: when the Medici fall, Machiavelli is left with no allies. The very people he served now question his loyalty. A story of a man trapped between principle and pragmatism, whose only legacy is the ruthless philosophy born from betrayal.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Why This Film. Why Now.

Political drama is one of the most enduring and commercially successful genres in film and streaming.

Audiences hunger for historical dramas that reflect modern political tensions. From 'Succession' to 'The Crown' to 'Medici: Masters of Florence,' prestige political storytelling commands premium audiences worldwide. The name Machiavelli carries universal recognition — a built-in global brand.

STREAMING DEMAND

Historical drama viewership up 38% on major platforms in 2023–2025

GLOBAL APPEAL

Period dramas consistently outperform in international markets across Europe, Asia & Latin America

CULTURAL RELEVANCE

Machiavelli is universally recognized — built-in brand awareness across 180+ countries

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FILM AT A GLANCE

Genre:

Historical Political Drama

Setting:

Florence, Italy — 1494–1512

Tone:

Dark, Psychological, Cinematic

Format:

Feature Film (approx. 115 min)

Rating:

R — mature political themes, period violence

Comps:

Medici: Masters of Florence / The Borgias / Braveheart

Creative Vision

is not a history lesson — it is a timeless examination of power, loyalty, and what it costs a man to survive in a world that rewards ruthlessness over righteousness. We follow a brilliant mind slowly ground down by forces larger than himself, forced to choose between his ideals and his survival — a choice every audience member understands intimately.

"It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both."

— Niccolò Machiavelli

THE INVESTMENT

Budget Overview

$450,000

Total Production Budget

With 40% TMIIIP Tax Credits & Incentives, effective investor exposure is significantly reduced.

$270,000 Effective Net Budget After Incentives

Pre-Production

$45,000

Script, casting, location scouting

Principal Photography

$180,000

Crew, talent, equipment

Art Direction & Costumes

$65,000

Renaissance period design

Post-Production

$95,000

Edit, color grade, sound, VFX

Music Score

$25,000

Original orchestral composition

Marketing & Deliverables

$40,000

Poster, trailer, press materials

FINANCING STRUCTURE

Tax Credits & Incentives

This production qualifies for the TMIIIP (Transferable Motion Picture Industry Incentive Program), offering significant reduction in investor risk.

40% TMIIIP Tax Credits

Applied to qualifying production expenditures

Transferable tax credits — can be sold or applied directly

Reduces effective net budget by $180,000

State & federal incentives stacked

Credits available upon production completion

Financing Breakdown

Total Budget

$450,000

TMIIIP Credits

-$180,000

Net Investor Capital Required

$270,000

Investors recoup from first revenues before profit participation begins

This structure significantly de-risks the investment while preserving full upside participation

DISTRIBUTION

A Multi-Platform Global Release Strategy

MACHIAVELLI is positioned for maximum audience reach across all major distribution windows.

DOMESTIC THEATRICAL

Wide and limited theatrical release in key U.S. markets. Festival circuit strategy to build critical momentum — Sundance, Tribeca, AFI — prior to broader theatrical rollout.

INTERNATIONAL MARKETS

Pre-sales and distribution agreements targeting the UK, Italy, France, Germany, and broader European market. Strong commercial appeal in regions with deep historical and cultural ties to Renaissance Italy.

STREAMING & VOD

Premium SVOD placement targeting Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, and Paramount+. Streaming rights timed 90 days post-theatrical to maximize revenue across all windows.

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INVESTOR RETURNS

Revenue Projections

Conservative, base, and optimistic scenarios based on comparable micro-budget historical dramas.

CONSERVATIVE

$300,000

$150,000

$200,000

$75,000

$725,000

61%

BASE CASE ★ MOST LIKELY

$600,000

$350,000

$500,000

$150,000

$1,600,000

255%

OPTIMISTIC

$1,200,000

$750,000

$1,500,000

$300,000

$3,750,000

1,289%

Projections based on comparable productions. All figures USD. Past comparables include Medici: Masters of Florence, The Borgias, The Favourite.

COMPARABLE FILMS

Proven Market for Prestige Historical Drama

Micro-budget to mid-budget historical and political dramas consistently outperform expectations.

"THE FAVOURITE" (2018)

Budget: $5M | Box Office: $33M worldwide + awards

Dark, stylized period political drama. Proof that intimate historical films can achieve major critical and commercial success.

"MEDICI: MASTERS OF FLORENCE" (2016)

Budget: ~$15M/season | Netflix acquisition

Direct thematic comp. Renaissance Florentine power struggle. Huge global streaming success specifically in European and Latin American markets.

"BRAVEHEART" (1995)

Budget: $53M | Box Office: $210M + Best Picture Oscar

Historical political epic proving the enduring power of the tortured patriot archetype.

"THE KING" (2019)

Budget: $19M | Netflix Global Release

Prestige historical drama with political intrigue, streaming-first strategy, massive international reach.

"MACHIAVELLI operates at a fraction of these budgets — maximizing investor upside."

JOIN THE STORY

Invest in MACHIAVELLI

An intimate, powerful story with universal appeal — built for the prestige streaming era, designed to endure.

Total Budget: $450,000 | Net After Incentives: $270,000 | 40% TMIIIP Tax Credits

We are currently seeking co-production partners and equity investors. All investors participate in first revenues before profit sharing begins.

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