FILM LOCATION SCOUTING SERVICE BUSINESS PLAN

I. Executive Summary

Company Description

Foundry Location Collective draws its name from the idea of forging and shaping creative shoots. Based in a major U.S. production hub and launching in 2026, we operate in the film, television, and commercial production services sector. We provide a full-service location scouting and management platform combining a vast digital location library with hands-on logistical support. Our core offerings are searchable location catalogs, site scouting reports, permit and contract negotiation, and on-site production coordination—each delivered through a nationwide network of professional scouts and a centralized tech interface.

We handle initial searches, advanced feasibility assessments, permit acquisition, and day-of-location management to streamline pre-production. What sets us apart is the integration of a curated digital library with licensed location imagery, scout-verified metadata, and managed logistics through a single account team, aimed at studios, production houses, and commercial agencies working on U.S.-based shoots. Short-term goals: secure nine studio clients and complete 120 scout assignments in year one. Long-term goals: national market leadership as the go-to partner for efficient, creative location solutions. One line: we simplify location work so productions shoot faster and cleaner.

Problem

Pre-production for film, television, and commercials slows and costs rise because scouting, permitting, and site management are disconnected. Scouting remains manual, permitting is slow, and location databases don’t integrate contracts or site management, creating fragmented data, poor discovery for unique settings, and higher coordination overhead. One-liner: pre-production slows and costs rise because scouting, permitting, and site management are disconnected.

Studios and independent producers face missed schedules, higher location fees, lost sites, and increased production risk; current tools and services leave contract negotiation, permit acquisition, and logistical site management unsupported or siloed. Based in a major U.S. production hub and launching in 2026, we provide a full-service solution that combines a digital location library, permit and contract handling, and a nationwide scout network to address this gap. The result: centralized discovery and end-to-end location operations that reduce delays and cost exposure.

Solution

Productions face fragmented, manual location scouting that causes delays, budget overruns, and interruptions. Our full-service location management platform pairs a curated, film-ready digital library with a nationwide network of on-the-ground scouts, and handles vetting, permitting, contract negotiations, site access, and on-site logistics through a single point of contact to keep schedules and budgets on track.

One-liner: a single partner that sources, vets, permits, and manages locations so productions stay on schedule.

Mission Statement

We connect filmmakers and property owners to unlock the right places for powerful storytelling. We deliver a tech-enabled, expert-led location service grounded in efficiency, transparency, and professional excellence, bridging production teams and property owners across the United States to create value for every stakeholder.

Key Success Factors

These are the concrete capabilities and milestones that will drive the business’s success.

• Proprietary digital library enabled by a $55,000 initial development investment.
• Low customer acquisition cost target of $1,950 by 2030 to secure long-term profitability.
• Experienced core management with CEO and Lead Scout roles compensated at $155,000 annually.
• Nationwide delivery network through formal film commission relationships and freelance scouts.
• Breakeven target set for October 2026 to establish financial stability.

Financial Summary

Brief financial snapshot for the Executive Summary: conservative launch in 2026 with steady scale to 2030 and profitability in year two.

Financial requirements and returns: initial capex total $183,500; minimum cash $578,000 reached Feb-27; breakeven Oct-26 (10 months); payback 31 months; project IRR 5.61% and ROE 4.9%.

Overall outlook: revenues scale to $5,035,000 by 2030 with EBITDA reaching $2,620,000, signaling strong operational leverage and sustainable profitability.

Funding Requirements

We require capital to cover product development, capital expenditures, year‑one marketing and staffing, operating losses, and to hold a minimum cash buffer for launch and scale.

Financial snapshot: Year‑1 revenue of $658,000 grows to $5,035,000 by 2030; EBITDA moves from a $180,000 loss in 2026 to $233,000 profit in 2027 and $2,620,000 by year five; minimum cash of $578,000 is reached in early 2027; project IRR is 5.61% with a 31‑month payback.