Investment Presentation done for an up coming movie

1. a k a A M E R I C A N U N D E R C O V E R

2. “Betrayed by her words, Silenced
by her enemies”
The murder of a female reporter, who covered the Chechen conflict, leads a
Russian/American detective into a dangerous web of conspiracy and espionage involving:
chemical warfare, an overdue library book, a secret affair, an undetectable gun, a vanished
daughter, coordinated terrorists attacks and the assassination of the Russian President.

3. Synopsis
Anna is a reporter investigating horrors of the Balkan/Chechyn Wars. She is an independent woman who does her job with
determination and commitment. She lives each day as if there were not enough minutes in the day for what she needs to do in her life.
A woman who has lived, but now unsure for how much longer. Working in both camps she uncovers underhand deals and various plots
of counter espionage. Her enemies think they are using her until she becomes a threat for both sides and somebody has her
assassinated. An American/Russian detective, Ivanov, risks his life more than once, to unravel the mysterious circumstances
surrounding her death. As Ivanov retraces Anna's steps in Moscow, London and the Middle East, he learns about her caring nature and
dogged determination to reveal the truth about the war yet she had secrets of her own. Ivanov’s quest leads him into a dangerous web
of conspiracy and espionage involving: chemical warfare, an overdue library book, a secret affair, an undetectable gun, a missing
daughter, coordinated terrorists attacks and the assassination of the Russian President. But is he himself an undercover spy
plantedby the CIA?

4. Inspired by the true events surrounding the life
and death of the lead character Anna
Politkovskaya and her book “A Small Corner of
Hell”. Some aspects have been fictionalized for
dramatic purposes.
About
The Film

5. Caroline Stern
Director of International Sales and Acquisitions,
Kaleidoscope Entertainment
"I covered the script for Kickback and it exceeded my
expectations. This is one of the best thrillers I have
read in a long time and I feel as a film will do well,
both in the UK and internationally.”

6. CAST
Mischa Barton Ricky Ortega
P R O D U C T M A N A G E R
Sean AstinFamke Janssen
Rutger Hauer Jack O’Halloran Michael BiehnJon Marie Mack
KICKBACK

7. CAST
Gia Skova Sean Young Stelio Savante
U I / U X D E S I G N E R
Noureen DeWulf
Ilja Rosendahl Jenna Harrison Karen DavidThure Riefenstein
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8. “Kickback” aka “American Undercover” fits in to a long tradition of Anglo-
American-Russo action / spy dramas. From early films such as “From
Russia With Love” through to the recent hit “Enemy At The Gates” there
has always been a certain intrigue with Russian society in western cinema.
Recently with the mass influx of people from CIS countries to the rest of
the world, especially western Europe and the United States this interest
has grown considerably as shown by the success of “The Bourne Films”,
“Eastern Promises”, “Salt”, “Red” and the eighteen Russian based films
sold at this years AFM. These recent successes reinforce our belief that
spy action thriller fans are reliable theater-goers and voracious
consumers of entertainment. Since the genre has continued to prosper for
decades, it can be safely be said that new generations of action fans are
born everyday. We are ideally placed to take advantage of this.
Raza Mallal
“ K I C K B A C K ” A K A “ A M E R I C A N U N D E R C O V E R ”
Statementby
Director/Producer
KICKBACK

9. “Kickback” aka “American Undercover” is an original yet universal story
based on events and inspired by the life of journalist Anna Politkovskaya.
I envisage “Kickback” aka“ American Undercover” to be a sharp but
unsaturated film, thus harmonious with the tragedy of the story. Myself
and my DOP Doug Milsome (Full Metal Jacket, Robin Hood, Highlander)
intend to make it both visually exciting yet accessible to the audience by
involving them with the characters and the landscape. We will shoot in
Sofia, Prague, Moscow and Chechnya and set the film in the hues and
palette of Eastern Europe mirroring the contrast between the two
locations and between the two lead characters driving the story.
“KICKBACK”AKA“AMERICANUNDERCOVER”
The film will be a fast paced sharply cut, mostly hand held narrative
taking the audience on a thrilling and emotional journey. The speed of the
dialogue will match the velocity of the plot.
It will reference films such as “In Bruges” and Classics such as “39 Steps”
but will be original in its representation. The reporter female lead is an
independent woman: a very different yet honest representation of
eastern bloc women rarely seen on screen. She will be educated and
urbane and a thinking man’s object of desire.
VisualRealisation.
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10. At Talking lens Productions we only take development projects into
production once we are satisfied that they have the potential to be
commercially successful.
Our Approach to Filmmaking
The policy of the company is to only consider “Kickback” aka “American
Undercover” as it meets the following criteria:
The film tells a compelling story with a strong script and is likely to
appeal to a sizeable audience.
The film clearly belongs in a popular genre, i.e. mystery/thriller.
The film can be produced with high commercial appeal, cast and
production values that will maximise its sales potential.
We have put together a team of skilled and experienced professionals,
a strong cast and a prestigious worldwide sales agent to ensure that we
can deliver a high quality and a commercially successful film.
We can minimise production costs through our rigorous approach to
production planning.
The sales agent, contracted to sell the film, has provided reliable and
fairly accurate sales projections.
The financial projections and sales estimates indicate that the film will
make a more than adequate return on investment.

11. “We see our investors as partners in our business.
A key priority is to protect our partners’
investment. The initial revenue flow will be used
to repay the equity investment amounts in the
film. Once investors have recouped their
investment, all further profits will be split 50/50
between the investors and Talking Lens
Productions. As such Talking Lens Productions
commercial success is in lockstep with our
investors.”
Inpartnershipwith
ourinvestors
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12. This film will appeal to an international audience, tapping into a large
demographic and multi ethnic audience aged from 15-60+. The look and
attitude will be confrontational and the movie will progress with fast
dialogue matched by fast action.
As evidenced above an
Action/Thriller like “Kickback”
aka “American Undercover” can
account for 30% of all takings
just in the first wee
Inpartnershipwith
ourinvestors
KICKBACK

13. By keeping the cost of production low via established relationships with cast, crew and suppliers, and by keeping the production value high, the producers will
deliver a product that should fare well in the marketplace. As a guideline, below is a breakdown of primarily low budget independent films that have performed
well in the international marketplace, together with their percentage return on investment:
ProductionValuesand
MarketingAvenues
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14. ComparativeGenre
Movies
KICKBACK
Movie
Production
Budget
International Gross US Gross
The Bourne Ultimatum $130,000,000 $214,690,492 $227,471,070
Charlie Wilson’s War $75,000,000 $52,851,676 $66,661,095
Enemy at the Gates $85,000,000 $45,574,512 $51,396,781
The Interpreter $90,000,000 $91,245,915 $72,708,161
The Jackal $60,000,000 $104,400,000 $54,956,941
JFK $40,000,000 $134,994,502 $70,405,498
The Pianist $35,000,000 $87,480,678 $32,519,322
Salt $130,000,000 $177,402,099 $118,311,368
The Sentinel $60,000,000 $41,800,000 $36,280,697
Shooter $60,000,000 $48,700,000 $47,003,582
Valkyrie $75,000,000 $115,609,027 $83,077,470

15. Green Street
Hooligans
2005
Coriolanus
2012
Solomon
Kane
2009
Co-Producer
KevanVanThompson
KICKBACK
Keven Van Thompson is a hugely respected and
experienced Line Producer and producer. He is responsible
for such big hits as Babylon A.D., Green Street, Mrs.
Henderson Presents, Storm breaker and Solomon Kane. He
is also currently producing Raza Malala's feature comedy
“Snapshot Wedding”
Coriolanus (2012)
Solomon Kane (2009)
Babylon A.D. (2008)
Bathory: Countess of Blood (2008)
Alex Rider: Operation Storm breaker (2006)
Running Scared (2006)
Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005)
Green Street Hooligans (2005)
Dust (2001)
Green fingers (2000)

16. Full Metal
Jacket
1987
The Shining
1980
Robin Hood:
Prince of Thieves
1991
DirectorofPhotography
DouglasMilsome
KICKBACK
Sometimes credited as Doug Milsome, perhaps his most-
widely seen work to date is Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.
He collaborated with Stanley Kubrick and John Alcott in
the 1970s, as camera operator and second-unit
photographer, and became Kubrick's director of
photography for Full Metal Jacket. Known for his mastery
of difficult focus techniques, tested especially with the
idiosyncratic lenses used on Barry Lyndon to film scenes by
candlelight, he was consulted for Kubrick's final project,
Eyes Wide Shut. Milsome hasgravitated toward genres
such as science fiction and fantasy, where he is known for
his brooding style. He is member of both the American and
British Societies of Cinematographers.
Soldiers (2010)
Until Death (2007)
Second in Command (2006)
Dungeons and Dragons (2000)
Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
The Last of the Mohicans (1992)
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
Full Metal Jacket (1987)
The Shining (1980)
Barry Lyndon (1975)

17. Pirates of the
Caribbean: On
Stranger Tides
2011
Quantum of Solace
2008
Batman Begins
2005
Editor
DerekBurgess
KICKBACK
Derek Burgess has over 15 years experience working on
feature films. He started as a Technical Manager for a post
production hire company for over 5 years before going
freelance, when he started to work as an Editor and Visual
Effects Editor for such Blockbusters as Batman Begins
directed by Christopher Nolan, Quantum of Solace
directed by Marc Forster and Pirates of the Caribbean: On
Stranger Tides directed by Rob Marshall.
Hard Shoulder (2012)
Wrath of the Titans (2012)
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time (2010)
Quantum of Solace (2008)
The Golden Compass (2007)
Exitz (2007)
Blood and Chocolate (2007)
V for Vendetta (2005)
Batman Begins (2005)

18. Resident Evil:
Apocalypse
2004
Taken 2
2012
The Pianist
2002
Sound
DeanHumphreys
KICKBACK
Dean Humphreys is an award winning Sound Designer, Sound
Recordist and Sound Supervisor, who has worked extensively within
both the European and American Film, Television and Games
industries. Dean started his career at Twickenham Studios, working in
the Audio Department, and progressed to working with many of the
world’s leading directors, including Ridley Scott, Luc Besson, Roman
Polanski, Alexander Witt and Franco Zeffirelli. He has been the sound
supervisor or rerecording mixer for major television series such as
‘Kingdom’ (with Stephen Fry) and ‘Primeval’, in addition to films
including ‘The Pianist’ (for which he won a César award and was
nominated for a BAFTA), ‘Tea with Mussolini’, ‘Seven Years in Tibet’
and ‘The Hide’. Dean’s filmography numbers over a hundred titles, and
he continues to work with leading film and TV producers. He now runs
his own studio and post production facility ‘Crossfade’, based in
Twickenham studios in London.
Taken 2 (2012)
The Ghost Writer (2010)
Oliver Twist (2005)
Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)
Around the World in 80 Days (2004)
The Pianist (2002)
The Ninth Gate (1999)
Interview with the Vampire (1994)
Chaplin (1992)
Hamlet (1990)

19. Mooz-Lum
2011
I Heart Shakey
2012
Restitution
2011
Composers
MishaSegal
KICKBACK
After studying music with Israel's foremost composers-Paul Ben-
Haim, Noam Sherrif and Isaac Sadai-as well as film and philosophy
at the Tel Aviv University, Misha apprenticed under composer
Dieter Schöhnbach in Germany; studied composition and
conducting at the Guildhall School of music in London; then
graduated from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Misha
helped redefine popular, theater and film music in Israel, garnering
numerous #1 hits and awards. His classical compositions were
performed by the Israeli Philharmonic and the Israel Chamber
Ensemble. Although all of this occurred over a very short 5 years
period, Misha's impact was so great that he became one of the
leading figures in Israeli culture. Misha is also an Emmy award
winner and an Emmy Nominee. His score for Phantom of the
Opera won the Brit award. His score for Mooz-lum awarded him a
Black Reel nomination.
I Heart Shakey (2012)
Mooz-Lum (2011)
Restitution (2011)
Love & Distrust (2010)
Opposite Day (2009)
The Awaking of Spring (2008)
Spring 1941 (2008)
For My Father (2008)
A Beautiful Secret (2002)
The phantom of the Opera (1989)

20. The Inflicted
2012
Jack Attack
2013
Composers
MarcoWerba
KICKBACK
Born in Madrid (Spain) in 1963, Marco Werba has lived in Rome,
Italy since 1966. He is a versatile composer and has an extensive
background in the music field, earning a Degree in Composition
and Choral Conducting. He also studied at the Mannes College of
Music in New York attending workshops in composition,
orchestration and Film music. In addition, he studied conducting at
the Academie de Guerande in France. He is noted for his work as a
film score composer but has also written a number of classical
concert pieces including Adagio for the victims of Auschwitz, Dark
Symphony and SymphonicTango..
Zoo (1989)
Il conte di Melissa (2000)
Amore e Libertà - Masaniello (2006)
Anita–Una Vita per Garibaldi (2007)
Ahmed (2007)
Colour From the Dark (2008)
Giallo (2009)
Native (2011)
The Inflicted (2012)
Jack Attack (2013)
Giallo
2009

21. Grown Ups
2010
The Hunger Games:
Catching Fire
2013
Click
2006
ProductionDesign
JohnCollins
KICKBACK
Born and raised in Michigan, John Collins has a background in
architecture and construction. After moving to Southern
California to design for the theatre and live theme park shows,
John quickly knew designing for film was his goal. John moved to
Los Angeles to pursue a Masters in Fine Arts from Cal Arts, and
within a few months, he found himself in the Art Department at
Happy Madison Productions. John quickly worked his way up to
Art Director on some classic Adam Sandler comedies like Jack &
Jill, Just Go with It and You Don't Mess With the Zohan. He has
made the leap into production design on such films as Freeloaders,
Son of Morning, All's Faire in Love and Boogeyman 2. Most
recently he collaborated with Production Designer Philip Messina
as the Supervising Art Director on The Hunger Games.
How to Make Love Like an Englishman (2014)
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
The Hunger Games (2012)
Jack and Jill (2011)
Grown Ups (2010)
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)
You don’t mess with the Zohan (2008)
I now pronounce you Chuck & Larry (2007)
Click (2006)
The Benchwarmers (2006)

22. Evan Almighty
2007
The Legend
of
Zorro
2005
Role Models
2008
Make-Up
NenaSmarz
KICKBACK
Nena Smarz has been working in the film industry for a number of
years and has been nominated for a Saturn award and a Emmy
award.
The Big Bang (2010)
Role Models (2008)
The Other Man (2008)
Evan Almighty (2007)
Take the lead (2006)
The Legend of Zorro (2005)
Van Helsing (2004)
Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999)
Liar Liar (1997)
Bottle Rocket (1996)

23. Sherlock Holms:
A Game of Shadows
2011
Robin Hood
2010
Thor:
The Dark World
2013
ActionDirector
CurtisRivers
KICKBACK
In 1996, at the age of 25, he finally fulfilled his life-long ambition of
joining the elite ranks of The British Stunt Register, skilled to the
highest levels in Judo, Jujitsu, Taekwondo, Tang Soo Do, Sport
Parachuting, Fencing, Riding, High Diving, SCUBA Diving, Hang-
Gliding, Trampolining, and Power Boating. Within just a few short
weeks, Rivers found himself doubling for stars such as Hollywood
actor Patrick Bergen (Sleeping With The Enemy with Julia Roberts). In
the years that followed, Curtis worked on numerous movies and
television shows, including the Bond film "Tomorrow Never Dies",
which saw him killed by Bond no fewer than 5 times! In the 2002
swashbuckling epic "The Count of Monte Cristo", Rivers did all of the
fencing, riding and even underwater stunts for the star, Hollywood
actor James Caviezal (Mel Gibson's "Passion of the Christ", "The Thin
Red Line" and "Frequency").Rivers has also been a regular stunt
performer on popular British TV shows such as Casualty, Holby, The
Bill, Emmerdale, Ashes to Ashes, Spooks, Doctor Who, Torchwood,
Whitechapel, and Midsomer Murders, whilst working on various
overseas TV projects.
The Railway Man (2013)
Thor: The Dark World (2013)
Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)
Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)
Sherlock Holms: A Game of Shadows (2011)
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Robin Hood (2010)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
The Da Vinci Coad (2006)
The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)

24. An award winning visionary writer/director and CEO of Talking Lens Productions and
its subsidiary Eyeline Productions, based in Leeds. A graduate of the National Film
School with the Diploma in TV Production After various roles at Channel 4, the BBC
and Central TV, Raza moved to Premiere Productions, where he wrote, produced and
directed numerous programmes and films for ITV and BBC TV. His many drama
productions including: Easy Money, Dogs Best Friend and Checkmate have received
international awards, including the Jury Gand Prize, Amiens, Bronze Dragon, Cracow
and Prix De la Salamander, France. Actively involved in media education Raza has
taught at many institutions, Leeds Metropolitan University and overseas for The
British Council. He wrote and directed over 30 films for ESP. After completing the
hilarious series (12 x 30 mins), “JJ on A Mission” Raza recently wrote directed and
produced the noir thriller “Holding On To Nothing” and the black comedy “Licked”.
Writer/Director
Raza Mallal

25. Millennium Films
Millennium Films is one of the longest running independent film companies in the
history of Hollywood, with 20 years and more than 300 movies to its credit. It is
best known for “The Expendables” series (more than half a billion dollars in
worldwide box office) and the recent hit "Olympus Has Fallen.") Millennium Films
is run by co-founders Avi Lerner and Trevor Short, and a senior executive team
that includes Mark Gill (president), Boaz Davidson (head of development and
creative affairs), John Thompson (head of production), Jeffrey Greenstein (head of
international sales) and Lonnie Ramati (head of business affairs). The company’s
current slate includes "London Has Fallen," starring Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart
and Morgan Freeman, "Criminal" starring Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman, Tommy
Lee Jones, Alice Eve and Gal Gadot, and "Mechanic Resurrection," starring Jason
Statham, Tommy Lee Jones, Jessica Alba and Michelle Yeoh. Millennium also
operates full-service studios in Shreveport, Louisiana, and Sofia, Bulgaria. The
company was founded in 1992 under the name Nu Image, Inc.

26. Talking lens Productions (UK)
Talkinglens Productions (UK) is an independent motion
picture production company now partnered with creative
and professional film company Scenebridge Entertainment
US with a common goal of producing the feature length,
independent film, “Kickback”. The producers continue to
cast well-known actors and have presently offered to
Hollywood A-list Actors for the lead roles. Combining a
well-known cast with the action/thriller genre,we believe
that there is great potential to secure a large return on
investment and for the film to not only become a festival
darling but a huge domestic and international hit.
Scene Bridge Entertainment (US)
Scene Bridge Entertainment is dedicated to the national and
international development and production of commercial
full-length feature films. They specializein support for
packaging and financing as well as business and distribution
planning of high-quality film projects with passionate talent
and crew members. They have established global
relationships with investors, sponsors, organizations,
institutions, vendors as well as other industry professionals
and production companies to deliver customized solutions.
Czech Anglo Productions (CZ)
Czech Anglo Productions has been a part of the
film industry for many years. They organize the
implementation of film projects, by overlooking the
development of the script in pre production all the
way into post production into the distribution.
They have worked on a number of film/television
projects such as Solomon Kane and The Last
Knights.
Production Companies

27. Phil Rochester
Talking Lens Productions
St Peters Building,
3 St. Peter’s Square,
Leeds, LS9 8AH,
West Yorkshire, England, UK.
phil@talkinglens.co.uk
+44 (0) 113 2445537
www.talkinglens.co.uk