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CO-PRODUCE HONEY MILK BISCUIT
An opportunity to expand your arts portfolio through meaningful participation in a cross-cultural screen production, anchored between Australia and Bali.
If you’re reading this, you likely have a personal or professional connection to Bali — and an ardour for the arts.
This feature is already scheduled for July and proceeding independently. It is led by a Sydney-based production team, working closely with Balinese crew and creatives. We are now opening a limited number of co-producer positions to individuals and select brands who wish to expand their creative portfolio through an immersive cross-cultural screen production between Australia and Bali.
This is a material financial commitment, structured with the intention of return. As with all independent film, the outcome is not guaranteed. The appeal lies not only in potential upside, but in authorship — in aligning your name or brand with a culturally distinctive, internationally positioned feature at an early stage.
For those seeking purely financial vehicles, there are simpler asset classes. Film is different. It is speculative, yes — but it carries enduring cultural value and visibility.
We are seeking partners who want to champion both the Australian and Balinese screen ecosystems; who are drawn to the near-unprecedented nature of a feature shot entirely in Bali; and who recognise the strategic value of being attached to a project that bridges art, place, and industry.
For those connected to the wellness sector — a central thematic spine of the film — the alignment may be particularly resonant.
Targeted production budget of $150,000 AUD total
Associate Producer
Designed for patrons of the arts who wish to actively back independent cinema and the evolving Bali–Australia creative dialogue.
Includes:
On-screen credit as Associate Producer (opening titles)
Invitation to premieres, private screenings, and selected live events
Acknowledgment across official social channels
Early access to future projects and first option to participate at Producer level
Exploration of aligned brand or business integrations where appropriate
In-kind production collaboration (subject to scope) for personal or property-based cinematic content
Optional cameo appearance (if creatively suitable)
50% return on investment
15,000 AUD
Executive Producer
30,000+ AUD
For those seeking meaningful involvement and strategic alignment at the highest level of the production.
This is not symbolic participation — it is embedded partnership.
Includes:
Prominent Executive Producer on-screen credit
Direct creative access during development and production
Structured creative input at key milestones
Festival and press positioning opportunities (where appropriate)
Invitation to set visits and private production moments
Priority speaking opportunities at screenings and select events
Early access and first right of participation in future projects
Strategic exploration of brand alignment, integration, or commercial extensions
In-kind production collaboration for significant brand or property-based cinematic work
Optional on-screen appearance (subject to creative suitability)
75% return on investment
Goal return: $25,000*
Goal revenue: $45,000*
*Goal returns are projections based on the film achieving gross revenue equal to twice its production budget. Actual returns, if any, depend on final net revenue outcomes and are not guaranteed. Producer Points do not represent equity, shares, ownership, or voting rights in the film or any related entity. Points are used internally to determine proportional participation in discretionary profit-sharing, if surplus revenue exists after production and distribution costs. This opportunity is not a financial product or a managed investment scheme under the Corporations Act 2001. Points are not tradeable, transferrable, or financial instruments. Recoupment of contributions and the receipt of any financial return is not guaranteed. Participation is private, limited, and discretionary.
Terms & Conditions
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Lofty film. Grounded financials.
Film production is inherently high-risk, high-reward. The majority of independent films do not generate substantial profit, but while we cannot guarantee a big financial returns we are still striving for it.
This project is being treated as a focused, lean enterprise — with controlled spend, aligned incentives, and no inflated overhead. The intention is simple: if the film performs, all stakeholders participate in the upside — creatively, in-kind, and financially.
Honey Milk Biscuit sits within the arthouse spectrum. However refined the execution, we recognise there is a natural ceiling within that market segment. At the same time, cinema remains uniquely unpredictable. There are instances of modest, emerging-talent films outperforming expectations many times over — just as there are star-led productions that underperform despite scale.
We are realistic about the range of outcomes. We are also aware that breakout success, while never guaranteed, is possible.
Talent Strategy
This film intentionally features predominantly emerging talent. That decision is creative, strategic, and budget-conscious. While recognisable names can assist in market visibility, they are not a reliable determinant of performance.
That said, we do see value in a carefully considered cameo from established talent and are currently exploring select opportunities. Details remain confidential at this stage.
This opportunity is designed for those who understand the speculative nature of independent film, yet are motivated by the potential for meaningful returns — financially and culturally.
Select your contribution tier below to secure your Points and participate in bringing this project to life.
Our Distribution Plan:
Revenue Plan.
We’re approaching this film with the same mindset as a lean, founder-led business: retain ownership, stay close to the audience, and cut out the middle layers that dilute returns. Traditional distribution deals often take 30%–50% of gross revenue — before investors or creators see a cent. That’s why we’re choosing a smarter path.
Our model is built around targeted festival launches, direct digital sales, and controlled streaming partnerships, allowing us to maximise revenue while retaining creative and financial control. It's a strategy that’s already proven itself in the independent film world.
One of the strongest case studies is Thunder Road, which premiered at SXSW, won the Grand Jury Prize, and went on to generate significant profits — all without major stars or a traditional distributor. By self-distributing through festivals, digital platforms, and audience-building, the team recouped their costs and created a financial win on their own terms.
We’re following that playbook: focused, flexible, and built for upside. The result? A model where contributors aren't just supporting a film — they’re part of a smart, profit-aware release strategy from the start.
*Chart reflects projected renenue streams and returns. Not actual guaranteed income.
Producer Points. Revenue-share.
Producer Points are a long-standing tradition in the film industry, typically awarded to producers, cast, or crew as a share of a film’s backend profits. They represent a percentage-based entitlement to revenue after costs are recouped, often negotiated privately.
For this project, we’re extending that model to a group of up to 20 private contributors, in line with Section 708(1) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) — which allows private fundraising without the need for a public prospectus, provided it remains under 20 investors within a 12-month period.
Your contribution directly funds the production of Honey Milk Biscuit. For every $500 AUD contributed, you receive one Producer Point. These points entitle you to a priority share of the film’s net revenue, with up to 70% of net profits reserved for distribution among holders, proportional to how many points you hold.
If the film doesn’t break even, and only partial revenue is generated, you may still receive a share of that revenue — allowing some recovery of your contribution. If the film does break even, any profits beyond that point are distributed among Producer Point holders under the same 70% model. The more the film earns, the greater your potential return — there is no cap on how much can be earned per point, only a cap on the percentage of revenue allocated.
This is a revenue-sharing model, not an equity deal. You don’t receive shares, control, or ownership — but you do gain a contractual right to participate in the film’s financial success. It’s lean, clean, and built to reward belief — not bureaucracy.
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FAQs
Is my investment return guaranteed?
No. There is no guarantee of any revenue-share at all. This is not a financial product. If the film doesn’t make net revenue. That said, we project and fully intend to hit our target of doubling the budget.
If the film earns net revenue, a fixed portion (capped at 70%) will be distributed among all Producer Point holders, including cast, crew, and contributors like you.
Where does my money go?
Your contribution is held in a designated production account and used exclusively to fund the development, filming, post-production, and delivery of the feature.
How rewarding could this be?
Producer Points are tied to the film’s net revenue — meaning what’s left after production, marketing, and distribution costs are covered.
For example, if the film were to earn $300,000 in net revenue (double its production budget), and all $150,000 was raised through Producer Points, a contributor who put in $250 could hypothetically receive a $350 revenue reward payout — based on the 70% net profit allocation to point holders.
If we get a dream scenario and film earns beyond the target goal, the returns will up. Your revenue share will be uncapped, which means passive income for however long the film earns.
Again, there are no guarantees. Any payout depends entirely on how the film performs and how much is raised overall.
How will I be paid out?
If the film earns net revenue, you'll be contacted via the email you provide at checkout to arrange payment.
This may take up to 1-2 years to be delivered, once and if the film begins to make revenue. It depends entirely on the film’s performance after release.
What if the film earns, but below target revenue?
If the film doesn’t quite hit it’s goal revenue target, investors will still share in any net revenue that it makes, which means a recoupment of at least part of the initial investment.
Why Revenue Share instead of standard equity?
We chose a revenue share model because it’s simpler, faster, and fairer than traditional film equity deals. In standard equity models, investors often own a piece of a company or the rights, but returns are delayed and diluted through layers of contracts and middlemen.
With revenue share, contributors are rewarded directly from any surplus revenue once production and distribution costs are recouped. There’s no company ownership, no complex shareholding paperwork — just a clear link between the film’s success and your potential return. It’s a leaner, more transparent approach that fits the spirit of an independent project like this.
Will I have creative input into the project?
Potentially! If you’re financially invested in the film, we’d love to hear your thoughts on it. All creative control will definitely remain with the film’s core team. Maintaining full creative independence is essential to delivering a strong, unified vision. Every decision — from story to casting to production — will be made by the filmmakers to preserve the integrity of the project.
The Director
The Director
Stephen Engstrom is a longtime advertising creative (writer), who's collaborated with 30+ agencies across Australia and New Zealand, writing for scores of brands including Qantas, Volvo, Coca Cola and more. He specialises in financial and Auto with clients including the Westpac Group, Afterpay and Mastercard as a Writer, Art director CD and Director.
His debut short film, Thinking About, premiered at Slamdance Festival and garnered a Staff Vimeo with over 100K+ views. His second narrative short HONEY CAKE, the proof of concept for Honey Milk Biscuit, premiered at Flickerfest and is currently in the Festival circuit. The short was entirely self-funded and produced.
He has also developed film and TV series concepts with Mosiac (LA), Iconoclast/Anonymous content Aquarius Film (Aus) and FX.
His Business Management degree and advertising expertise create a rare blend of blue-sky thinking and grounded financial acumen — the kind required to balance creative ambition with commercial discipline.
