WSJ Holdings Pty Ltd

Whale Shark Jack

Minimum Investment

A$25,000

WSJ Holdings Pty Ltd

Private Equity

Whale Shark Jack

WSJ

Lead Manager

Minimum Investment

A$25,000

Private Equity

Whale Shark Jack

Investment Overview

Disclaimer: Investors should read the investment documents in full, as this investment carries risks. The movie has already be sold to Stan and owns the licence for Australia.

Offeror: WSJ Holdings Pty Ltd

Investment Type: Private equity in an Australian feature film production

Subscription Amount: Minimum $25,000.

Offer: Up to $100,000 in private equity investment

Use of Funds: For the production and delivery of the Whale Shark Jack feature film

Project Budget: A$10,900,000

Expected Return:

  • Equity first position recoupment plus 15% premium
  • 15% corridor to Producer Offset Equity
  • 10% of profit share

Additional Benefits:

  • Credit on the film (Co-Executive Producer for $50k+, Associate Producer for $25-49k)
  • Set visit opportunity
  • Potential to be an extra in the film
  • Invitations to premieres and film festivals
  • Signed copy of the film and poster

About Whale Shark Jack

Whale Shark Jack is an Australian family feature film set on and around the breathtaking Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia. It tells a heartwarming story about family, friendship, and the natural world as a young girl comes to terms with the loss of her father by embarking on a risky mission to save her best friend, a whale shark named Jack.

The film is being produced as a Stan Original feature film, with international sales to be handled by the Australian Children's Television Foundation (ACTF). It targets a similar audience to successful Australian family films like Red Dog, Paper Planes, and Oddball.

Key Project Details

  • Production Companies: Cottesloe Films and Southern Light Films
  • Distributor: Stan (Australia), ACTF (International)
  • Filming Location: Perth and Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia
  • Genre: Family Adventure
  • Confirmed Cast:
    • Abbie Cornish as Nita
    • Alyla Browne as Sarah

Investment Structure

The total budget for Whale Shark Jack is A$10,900,000, with private equity making up $380,000 of the funding. Other key funding sources include:

  • Screen Australia: $990,000
  • Producer Offset: $2,809,933
  • Screenwest Funding: $1,370,000
  • Stan & ACTF Equity: $2,424,279

Private investors will receive:

  1. Equity first position recoupment plus 15% premium
  2. 15% corridor to Producer Offset Equity
  3. 10% of profit share

Key Creatives

Miranda Edmonds

Miranda Edmonds

Director

Miranda Edmonds is an Australian filmmaker who directs both drama and commercials. She is known for directing award-winning short films that showcase cinematic vision and raw human emotion. Her notable works include:

  • "Tango Underpants" (2014): An award-winning short film starring Emma Booth, adapted for the screen by John Collee.
  • "Library of Love" (2016): A short musical comedy featuring Trilby Glover and Ian Brennan.
  • "The Course" (2007)

Miranda has a talent for putting actors at ease and extracting natural performances, as evidenced in her commercial work for brands like Brownes, Telethon Kids Institute, RAC, and Ronald McDonald House. She holds a double degree in Law and Science, as well as a postgraduate diploma in Film and TV. Currently, Miranda is working on "Whale Shark Jack," a feature film set in coastal Western Australia

Khrob Edmonds

Khrob Edmonds

Director

Khrob Edmonds is an Australian director and writer, often collaborating with his sister Miranda. His notable works include:

  • "Tango Underpants" (2014): Co-directed with Miranda Edmonds
  • "Library of Love" (2016): Co-directed with Miranda Edmonds
  • "I Am Bish" (2009): Co-director
  • "Chat noir" (2010): Director and writer
  • "The Water Was Dark and It Went Forever Down" (2009): Director and adaptation writer

Khrob has also worked in various other roles in the film industry, including camera and electrical department positions on several short films. He holds a postgraduate degree in Directing from the Victorian College of the Arts.

Kathryn Lefroy

Kathryn Lefroy

Writer

Kathryn writes screenplays for film and TV, novels, and articles about technology for some of the world’s top brands.

She’s currently developing a number of projects with production companies across the USA, UK, Australia, and India — including feature films Time to Tango (Such Much Films, Feisty Dame Productions) and Pole Position (Practical Pictures), and TV series Moira Nights (Pritish Nandy Communications). Other screen credits include short films Library of Love and Tango Underpants, and web series Tales From Tinder.

Her debut novel, Alex and the Alpacas Save the World, was shortlisted for the prestigious Premier's Award, and her second novel, Alex and the Alpacas Ride Again, was released in 2022 to critical acclaim.

She has a first class honours degree in Art History, a PhD in business, and is a graduate of the UCLA School of Theatre, Film & Television Professional Screenwriting program. She not-so-secretly wishes she lived in a dance movie.

John Collee

John Collee

Story Consultant

John Collee is an award winning screen writer and novelist whose credits include Happy Feet, Creation, Hotel Mumbai and Master and Commander. His upcoming work includes Monkey Man with Dev Patel and most recently TV series Boy Swallows Universe for Netflix. .

Timothy White

Timothy White

Producer

Tim White has produced over 40 feature film and many hours of television, including the award-winning series THE GONE. His recent film credits include MURU, FALLING FOR FIGARO starring Joanna Lumley, and SERIOUSLY RED starring Rose Byrne. Other films include THE FURNACE which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, the Netflix hit I AM MOTHER starring Hilary Swank and many Australian classics including TWO HANDS, GETTIN SQUARE, NED KELLY, COSI and OSCAR AND LUCINDA.

Why Invest?

  1. Financial Return: Attractive investment structure with first position recoupment and profit share.
  2. Environmental Impact: Inspire protection of the Ningaloo Reef and whale sharks.
  3. Cultural Significance: Promote Baiyungu culture and Western Australian stories.
  4. Economic Benefits: Support the local film industry and Exmouth region.
  5. Exclusive Perks: Unique film industry experiences and credit opportunities.

FAQs

What is the minimum investment amount?

The minimum investment is A$25,000.

What kind of return can I expect on my investment?

Investors will receive first position recoupment plus a 15% premium, followed by a 15% corridor to Producer Offset Equity, and then 10% of profit share.

Are there any additional benefits to investing?

Yes, investors receive several perks including:

A credit on the film (Co-Executive Producer for $50k+, Associate Producer for $25-49k)
Opportunity to visit the set during production

Potential to be an extra in the film (subject to story requirements)

Invitations to premieres and film festivals

A signed copy of the film and poster

Where will the film be distributed?

The film will be a Stan Original feature film for Australian distribution. International sales will be handled by the Australian Children's Television Foundation (ACTF).

What is the total budget for the film?

The total budget for Whale Shark Jack is A$10,900,000.

How will my investment contribute to the project?

Private equity investments make up $380,000 of the total funding, which will be used for the production and delivery of the film.

Liquidity has been given an allocation of $100,000.

Are there any environmental or cultural benefits to this project?

Yes, the film aims to inspire protection of the Ningaloo Reef and whale sharks, promote Baiyungu culture, and support the local economy in Exmouth and the surrounding region.

Where will the film be shot?

Filing location with be in Perth and Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia.

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