Document Contents
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Eligibility & Partner Criteria
Qualifying entities, experience requirements & regional quotas
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02
Funding & Investment Structures
Minimum co-investment thresholds, tax incentives & grant alignment
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03
Creative Development & IP Rights
Script approval workflows, credit allocation & territorial rights
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04
Legal Compliance & Contracts
Treaty alignment, chain of title, insurance & guild compliance
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Submission & Review Process
How to pitch, evaluation timelines & partnership onboarding
Co-Production Workflow
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Discovery & Alignment
Submit your project brief. Our development team assesses creative synergy, budget feasibility, and treaty eligibility.
02
Term Sheet & Legal Review
Draft partnership agreements outlining IP splits, financing ratios, and production responsibilities.
03
Pre-Production Kickoff
Joint scheduling, location scouting, crew allocation, and regulatory permits across territories.
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Production & Post
Coordinated shooting schedules, shared VFX pipelines, and synchronized editing/music/dubbing workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum investment required for a co-production? +
Minimum co-investment starts at $750K for episodic content and $1.5M for feature films, depending on treaty qualifications and funding structures. Micro-budget and developmental projects are evaluated case-by-case.
Do you require exclusive distribution rights? +
StarWave typically handles theatrical and premium VOD distribution in select territories, but partners retain rights in their home markets and non-competitive platforms. Exact splits are negotiated in the term sheet phase.
How long does the approval process take? +
Initial project review takes 2-3 weeks. Term sheet negotiation and legal clearance typically require 4-6 weeks. Active production partnerships are onboarded within 30 days of contract signing.
Are government tax incentives managed by StarWave? +
We provide full advisory support and partner with registered fiscal agents in eligible jurisdictions. All incentive filings are co-managed to ensure full compliance and maximum rebate realization.