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VINEYARDPITCH DECK

“Confidential and Proprietary. Copyright (c) by Pink Light Productions. All Rights Reserved.”

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Pink Light Productions is a Vancouver based film and television development, production, andinternational co-production company. It is dedicated to the production of quality, creative, andenjoyable screen entertainment catering to the widest international audience. Headed byproducer, Maritama Carlson, Pink Light Productions' unique style of storytelling creates anenjoyable, and memorable impact on the human mind. We work with producers anddistributors from across Canada and the International market, with an aim to ensure allproductions are of the highest creativity, and originality.

Produced by

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A year after the death of her father, Jana Davies travels to a picturesquevineyard for her sister's wedding.

Unknown to them, a malevolent spirt haunts the house, and threatens theentire family.

Logline (Horror / Thriller)

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Comparable Titles (Comps)

The Gallows

Genre: Horror, Mystery, ThrillerStudio: Warner Bros.

Release Date (US): 2015Budget: $100,000

Domestic Gross (US/CAD): $22,764,410Worldwide Gross:$42,964,410

Paranormal Activity

Genre: Horror, MysteryStudio: Paramount Pictures

Release Date (US): 2007Budget: $15,000

Domestic Gross (US/CAD): $107,918,810Worldwide Gross: $193,355,800

The Conjuring

Genre: Horror, Mystery, ThrillerStudio: New Line CinemaRelease Date (US): 2013

Budget: $20,000,000Domestic Gross (US/CAD): $137,400,141

Worldwide Gross: $319,510,075

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A year after surviving the tragic accident that resulted in her father's death,Jana Davies is forced to face her family when she is invited to attend heryounger sister's wedding at a picturesque wine vineyard.

At first glance the vineyard seems too good to be true. But when it comes to herfamily, nothing seems to have changed. With fake smiles and judgmental lookspouring as fast as the wine, Jana leans on the comfort of her younger brother,Landon, and his loving partner, to survive the weekend.

The family reunion and prenuptial planning take a turn for the worst whenthey realize they're not the only ones frequenting the vineyard.

Jana quickly realizes it's up to her to protect her family and expose themysteries and atrocities surrounding the property - seances, demonicpossession, and a family secret so big it threatens to destroy them all, alongwith generations to come.

Running away is no longer an option. It's time to stick around and fight.

Synopsis

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TheDirectorLISA is a Mexican/Canadian director, and actress currently residing in Vancouver, Canada. She has beenpraised for her ability to seamlessly blend her passion of horror, and her skills as a comedian. Her directorialdebut, PUPPET KILLER (2020), garnered an impressive 71 nominations, and 28 awards in only 6 months onthe festival circuit, and was quickly labelled as "destined for cult status" by several top Horror publications.

She has always shared a love for all things horror, and petitions hard for the resurgence of practical effects, andon screen kills. Alec Gills, co-owner of the Academy Award winning FX studio, ADI, praised her skills, saying"As a storyteller, Director Lisa Ovies not only has a true horror fan's love of the genre, but also of Practical FX.She revels in Special Makeup FX of slashing tendons, eyeballs hanging out, and really wet stabbiness!"

Although originally trained in acting, she launched the film company, I No.Films, in 2011, and went on towrite and produce several films, including the multi-award winning documentary, TAKING MY PARENTSTO BURNING MAN. Additionally, she received a full scholarship to Women in the Directors Chair to train inthe art department, and a second scholarship to Chicago Second City, where she spent the better part of thesummer of 2014 working on honing her comedy and writing skills. She is also the founder of Rogue Studios, astudio in Vancouver that is home to 2 production companies, an improv school, and a young actors school.

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3765494/?ref_=nmbio_bio_nm

LisaOvies

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The Team

Maritama CarlsonProducer

MARITAMA is a Canadian (Vancouver, BC) actress, producer, and teacher, who was born and raised into a family ofperformers. She has been involved in the entertainment industry for many years as a dancer, singer, model, and actor invarious television, web, and film productions. She launched her company, PINK LIGHT PRODUCTIONS, in 2019. Shehas experience in production, and co-production of films, television, shorts, web series, teaser trailers, and has an aptitudefor assembling film crews, talent, and for pitching. She is also a credited acting teacher, curriculum builder, and coach.

Her recent work includes the short film SO CALLED FRIENDS (credited writing and acting); a teaser trailer for THEVINEYARD; and ANOTHER PLACE. She co-wrote, and produced her own comedic web series THE IZ AND MTSHOW. She has recently associate produced two psychological feature thrillers called, AMBER'S DESCENT, andCRIMSON POINT.

Maritama was Production Manager on the successfully run festival film, TORN - DARK BULLETS, screened at CannesFilm Festival, and BADGER, an action film that is soon to be released. She also produced Part 1 of THE FOURFATHERS, a 3-part series for an Amazon Prime distribution, and is in the works on partnerships as a Service Producerfor multiple film projects in 2021!

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C.J. CLAYTONLine Producer

CHRIS (CJ) founded the first location finding service in the Okanagan Valley. From 1978 to1980 he was Founder and President of the Interior Film Production Association (now theOkanagan Film Commission). He returned to the industry in 1993 as a Transport Co-ordinator,and 2nd Unit Production Manager for Shavick Entertainment in Vancouver, before stepping upas a freelance Writer, Production Manager, and Producer.

From 1994 to 1999, Chris sat on the Board of Directors and headed several internal departmentsof A.C.F.C (Association of Canadian Film Craftsmen) Local 2020 in Vancouver, BC. As ofSeptember 2012, Chris is the CEO and President of Island Films Inc, and it's subsidiary, IslandRock Releasing, located in Kelowna, BC.

He produces and directs television commercials, and music videos for Canadian andInternational talent. Chris has been taking on the roll of Service Producer, Line producer andDirector/Cinematographer for Infinity Films Inc.

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0165676/

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Tony BullisWriter

TONY is a freelance screenwriter of anything horror, drama, and comedy related. Ideally with astrong female lead. Preferably all the above.

He currently has several projects in development, including horror flick, VINEYARD; THEWOMAN WHO LIVED WITH GHOSTS; and a TV pilot, SINGLE MUMMY.

In addition to being a Vancouver Film School alum, Tony is also a Torontonian, Buffy enthusiast andself-proclaimed wine expert.

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Character Breakdown & Cast Considerations

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LEAD (30's, classically pretty)Jana is snarky and cynical, but has a big heart that she shields along with her wounds. She is the

heroine of the film.

Lacey ChabertKnown for: Mean Girls

(Top US)

Danielle HarrisKnown for: The Halloween

franchise(Top US)

Jana Davies

Known for: Star Wars:Episode VII

(Top US)

Daisey Ridley

Jessica HarmonKnown for: The 100

(Top CAD)(Under Consideration)

Nicole BrydenBloom

Known for: 1BR(Top US)

Jessica SuttonKnown for: Motherland

(Top CAD)

Tasya TelesKnown for: The 100

(Top CAD)

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Freddy HighmoreKnown for: Bates Motel

(Top CAD)

Jack QuaidKnown for: The Boys

(Top US)

Known for: X2: X-Men United/ Killjoys

(Top CAD)

Shawn or AaronAshmore

Known for: Spiderman(Top US)

Tom HollandTimothee Chalamet

Known for: Call Me By YourName

(Top US)

Brandon Flynn

Known for: 13 Reasons Why(Top US)

Noah ReidKnown for: Schitts' Creek

(Top CAD)

Devon BostickKnown for: The 100

(Top CAD)

SUPPORTING (early 20's)Landon is Jana’s brother, and loyal friend. He is cute and naïve, but definitely full of sass.

Landon Davies

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Joan CusackKnown for: Toy Story

(Top US)

Kyra SedgwickKnown for: Brooklyn 99

(Top US)Known for: Halloween

(Top US)

Jaime Lee Curtis

Known for: Away(Top CAD)

Gabrielle RoseNatalie BoltKnown for: Riverdale

(Top CAD)(In Negotiation)

Katie Segal

Known for: Sons of Anarchy(Top US)

Beverley ElliottKnown for: Once Upon A

Time(Top CAD)

(Under Consideration)

Christine BaranskiKnown for: Chicago, Cybill

(Top US)

SUPPORTING (50's)Elegant but a bit akward. She looks good for her age, but rough from her lifestyle. She

loves her children despite the past, but self-medicates to cope with the loss of her husband.

Clair Davies

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Chelsey ReistKnown for: The 100

(Top CAD)

Erin MoriartyKnown for: The Boys

(Top US)Known for: Travelers

(Top CAD)

Mackenzie Porter

Known for: Motherland(Top CAD)

Taylor Hickson

Elle FanningKnown for: Maleficent

(Top US)

Madison IsemanKnown for: Jumanji

(Top US)

Laura VandervoortKnown for: Jigsaw

(Top CAD)

Jocelyn PantonKnown for: Critters

(Top CAD)

SUPPORTING (mid-20's)Brooke is bubbly and pretty; however, in her eyes, she was never pretty enough. She has a bit of

a Queen B Complex, and has the need for affection from a dominant man.

Brooke Davies

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Mark MaccaulKnown for: DC's Legends of

Tomorrow(Top CAD)

Joel McHaleKnown for: Community

(Top US)Known for: A Marriage Story

(Top US)

Adam Driver

Known for: Friends From College(Top US)

Fred Savage

Adam Brody

Known for: The O.C.(Top US)

Penn Badgeley

Known for: You, Gossip Girl(Top US)

Giles PantonKnown for: The Man in the

High Castle(Top CAD)

Joshua JacksonKnown for: Fringe

(Top CAD)

PRINCIPAL (late 20's-30's)Mark is Brooke’s fiancé. He’s an arrogant “man’s man”, who finds fulfillment in

younger woman. Outwardly charming, he’s a classic narcissist.

Mark Hughes

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Alex BarimaKnown for: Riverdale;

Resident Alien(Top CAD)

(Under Consideration)

Wilson CruzKnown for: Star Trek: Discovery

(Top US)

Known for: The 100(Top CAD)

(Under Consideration)

Sachin Sahel

Known for: The Flash; Love, Simon(Top US)

Keiynan Lonsdale Christopher LarkinKnown for: The 100

(Top US)(Under Consideration)

Jordan ConnorKnown for: Riverdale

(Top CAD)(Under Consideration)

Justin MinKnown for: The Umbrella

Academy (Top US)

PRINCIPAL (20's)Landon's passionate and loving boyfriend. Handsome and charming, he's the kind of guy you

want to bring home to meet your parents.

Derrick Henrie

Known for: The 100(Top CAD)

(Under Consideration)

Jared Joseph

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Lee ShortenKnown for: The Man in the

High Castle(Top CAD)

(Under Consideration)

Damon Wayans Jr.Known for: New Girl

(Top US)

Known for: The 100(Top CAD)

(Under Consideration)

Jared Joseph

Known for: Community(Top US)

Donald GloverJohn Boyega

Known for: Star Wars:Episode VII

(Top US)

Ray Panthanki

Known for: Away; Eastenders(Top US)

Dustin MilliganKnown for: Schitts' Creek

(Top CAD)

Daniel CudmoreKnown for: X2: X-Men United

(Top CAD)(Under Consideration)

PRINCIPAL (mid-30's)Kelly is the Vineyard owner. He is charming, self-deprecating, subtly sexy, and a little rougharound the edges. He is a hardworking, salt of the earth man, but tries to be the perfect host.

Kelly Brigston

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Tone

Vineyard is set in an ominous location a small rural town.

The Vineyard property had been neglected for years, but the new owners recently restoredthe property back to its pristine condition. Unbeknownst to them, it sits on an overrunpiece of land that has been cursed.

The Davies family arrive, and discover other unexpected visitors at their wedding retreat.

Heartbreak has never been so bloody.

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The World

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The WineriesBoasting 84% of the province’s vineyard acreage, the Okanagan Valley is BC’s premier grapegrowing region. With an ever-changing panorama, the valley stretches over 250 kilometres,across sub-regions, each with distinct soil and climate conditions suited to growing a range ofvarietals from sun-ripened reds to lively fresh and often crisp whites. With quiet family-runboutique vineyards to world-class operations, the Okanagan Valley wineries are rich intradition and character, consistently ranking among the world’s best atinternational competitions.

Pink Light has specific connections to two Vineyards: LaStella Winery, which is situated atOsoyoos Lake, in the sunny South Okanagan valley of beautiful British Columbia; and Quail’sGate Winery in Kelowna's Okanagan area.

There is amazing sponsorship and incentives for film locations!

https://lastella.cahttps://www.quailsgate.com

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Investment OpportunityPink Light Productions specializes in one of the hottest markets in the film industry - lower budget genre filmand television production. Our goal is to produce top quality projects at a low cost, with budgets rangingbetween $200 thousand to $1 million dollars. We maximize market share, and minimize financial risk bytaking advantage of lucrative financial incentives, and Film & Television Tax Credits offered by both theCanadian Federal, and British Columbia Provincial Governments.

While some producers jump into horror films to exploit a growing market, our business model increases thechances of recouping initial investments, and creates an opportunity for breakout potential. Our productionteam is dedicated to keeping production costs low, without compromising creativity, and originality, in order torecoup the basic budget.

VINEYARD marks Pink Light Productions' debut in the profitable lower budget feature horror genre market.We are seeking a total of eight hundred thousand dollars ($800,000.00) to complete production, distribution,and marketing of VINEYARD.

Casting of characters need to be completed, and the production schedule goal is as follows:

- Pre-Production 2021 - Shooting Spring 2021 - Post Production completed Fall 2021

Watch the Proof of Concept at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB_wqlbG9to

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5156126/

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Contact

Maritama CarlsonProducer

E: [email protected]: 604-783-8501

www.pinklightproductions.net

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“Confidential and Proprietary. Copyright (c) by Pink Lig.ht Productions. All Rights Reserved.”