Writer's Fund - Dedicated fund to support writers. Let's Pay It Forward
Good Writers are Quite Misrepresented & Underpaid.
1000+
Writers across India are unnoticed.
0
Platforms in India that invest into Writers to create stories
2+
Years to go from script to screen.
We typically invest
₹ 1-2 Lakhs
for 10-20% Equity In a Story
Dawn of a New Breed of Writers.
Community to help them grow together.
Our ecosystem helps writers to grow with deep networks and mentors.
Writers are silent rebels who push storytelling boundaries forward
Writers at Itihasa tell stories in all formats. Movies, Series, AI Filmmaking & new age shorts.
Be the First Believer in their stories.
You can now back writers and own good stories and capture the upside when it goes out to production or produce it yourself.
Back the Future Filmmakers Today.
Here is how we help you
01.
Access to Diversified Talent Pool of Writers
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We manage the program from script to screen.
02.
Investment opportunities in upcoming movies & production houses
05.
Join the Film Investor Network to unlock investment opportunities.
03.
Track Your Investments with regular updates.
Production Houses in our Network
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Writing is the heart of storytelling. India needs more writers.
Writers Fund
Fund Pool to invest in writers
Manage the fund to invest in right talent
Writers Room
Sourcing Stories
On-Demand Writing Rooms
Story Development Tracking & Direction Support
Production
Access to Investors
Financers
Creative Producer
Line producers
Executive Producers
Project Account Management
Project Tracking
Monetisation
Brand Integrations
Licensing
Profit Shares
Our Progress
100 Cr+
Budget across projects approved from Itihāsa writer room
100+
Curated Writers & Directors
3
Projects in Production with top prod houses
20+
Film Investors
in the network
Have Questions?
Here are some of our frequently asked questions
Are the brands mentioned above part of Writers Fund at Itihása?
No, they are brands we work closely with to send stories regularly, do pitching or production at this point. Writers Fund is focused only for new or independent investors who want to invest into writers to create new stories.
Will Itihasa invest on behalf of us as investors?
No, Itihása will only manage the process from onboarding you as an investor to discovery of stories or investment opportunities into movies, web series, studios etc and help you manage the investment process from sourcing to tracking to returns.
We build trust and transparency in the process with the right tools and communications.
Does Itihasa Guarantee the returns for the investment made by us ?
No, Itihasa cannot guarantee the returns for the investments made considering the nature of the industry. We see ourselves as an enabler to investors like you and not manage the money at any level to guarantee returns. We will try our best to return the principal amount of investment.
Why should I take the deal forward with Itihasa Collective and not directly engage with the opportunity creator?
The whole investment is a complicated process and we believe it should be managed well to avoid any fraud, IP issues, copyright issues, legal issues or compliance hassles for you. We have crafted a process that protects you legally and financially in case of any violations by either parties.
What is the minimum investment to be part of Writers Fund?
The investment ranges from minimum 3 Lakhs to 5 Lakhs of maximum per fund.
How Itihasa curates writers?
We have a well oiled writer review process that we have been following for years now. We read their scripts, meet them or sometimes give tasks for additional understanding. We mostly work with writers who we closely trust that they can deliver high quality output.
What are the different forms of investment via Writers Fund
You can invest individually in a writer or as a company or as a studio.
You can invest as syndicates by group of people into a project eventually.
You can co-invest in movie projects with other production houses to get profit upside
How to be an investor in the movie business?
You need to have deep access to producers, Film making talent and a knack for films. You need to have access to finances or your own capital to invest.
What asset class does Itihasa opportunities come under?
We operate on Film as an asset or script as an asset which could appreciate significantly post your investment.
Film has a potential to give exponential returns Script as an asset can give some profits but not exponential returns. However, we dont promise or guarantee this due to the volatility in the market.
What are the risks of investing in the movie industry?
Risks are very high due and returns are not certain at all. It’s similar to venture investing and not retail investing.
How are the investments structured?
Investments are structured in IP ownership agreements where a percentage return is committed for the investment amount.
Investor can track the final income based on the business and get the returns post taxes if any.
How is my capital protected?
We invest into writers who we closely work and the IP is with Itihasa and your equity is documented too for respective story and talent.
How do investments with Writers Fund compare to other asset classes?
Investment in FILMS are significantly different from other asset classes as it involves high risk and failure rate. The closest comparison could be investing in startups or companies where returns are not guaranteed.
What does Itihasa charge for facilitating the investments?
We take 20% of the fund to manage the operations of the fund and help in delivering better outcomes.
What is the average investment horizon?
Average investment horizon could be 1- 2 years for any project to go from story to release.
Do investments with Writers Fund avail any specialized tax deductions?
No.
What is the usual time frame of an opportunity from start to finish?
2+ Years.
Are Itihasa’s investments transferable
No.
Can NRI’s be part of Writers Fund?
Yes, NRIs can be part of Writers Fund.
We are backed by
Itihása is backed by prominent people from the investor community
