Investment In Films UK

Are you interested in investing in film?

Invest in the Film Industry with UNLEYEK – Leading Indie Female-Led UK Production Company with Data-Driven Insights

Investing in films in the UK offers a unique opportunity to combine creative impact with financial potential. The UK is one of the most attractive film markets in the world, thanks to strong government support, generous tax incentives, and global demand for original content.

At UNLEYEK, we develop and produce independent films using a data-driven approach, combining creative vision with smart financial planning. Our projects are designed to reduce risk through UK film tax relief, diversified revenue streams, and strategic partnerships, while supporting bold, underrepresented voices in cinema.

Why Invest in UNLEYEK?

The global film industry is accelerating. In 2023, it generated $287.8 billion, up from $178 billion the year before, and is forecast to reach $391 billion by 2028 (CAGR: 6.35%).

Global box office revenue also surged, reaching $33.9 billion in 2023, a 30.5% year-on-year increase.

Meanwhile, the digital pivot is well underway: 70% of North America’s home entertainment revenue came from streaming in 2023, fuelling demand for high-quality, IP-rich, multi-platform content.

The UK Advantage

From our base in London, we operate in one of the world’s strongest and most incentivised production ecosystems. In 2023, UK high-end TV and film production spend returned to £4.23 billion, matching pre-pandemic highs.

The UK also offers unparalleled investment benefits:

Up to 53% in tax credits (see here)
40% business rates relief for creative sectors
Access to world-class crews, studios, and infrastructure

Where Capital Meets Creativity

At UNLEYEK, we don’t gamble. Our proprietary data-led ROI prediction tool, developed through Barclays Eagle Labs, enables:

Risk-adjusted financial forecasting
Custom capital modelling
Optimised navigation of tax credits and rebates

And our layered approach to revenue, which combines pre-sales, secures debt, tax incentives, and licenses, reduces exposure and stabilises investor returns.

Investing in Women is Profitable

Female directors remain underrepresented, comprising just 27% in France and under 20% in the US. Yet films by women consistently outperform male-led ones on ROI, and this gap in capital allocation presents a rare investment inefficiency.

In 2024, 42% of the top 100 grossing films in the U.S. were led by women—a record, and a sign the market is beginning to catch up.

This isn’t charity. It’s behavioural finance: when bias distorts logic, opportunity emerges.

UNLEYEK in Numbers

10+ short films produced
1,000+ creatives employed
£300k+ in production spend
200+ BAFTA & Oscar-qualifying festival entries
Backed by BFI, BBC, and more

Why Now?

Content demand is peaking. Government incentives are aligned. And ESG-conscious investing is reshaping how capital flows into culture.

Yet the market for female-led film remains significantly undercapitalised, offering a limited-time strategic advantage for early investors.

Welcome to UNLEYEK.

Structured. Visionary. Female-led. Future-proof.

At a glance: the benefits of investing in UNLEYEK

High Potential Returns: Films can provide substantial returns, particularly with revenue from streaming, licensing, and merchandise.

Risk Management: We use comprehensive financial analysis, from assessing cast appeal to genre demand, to minimise investment risk. We offer different investment options based on investors' risk preferences

Tax Incentives: Leverage the UK’s generous 53% tax credits Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC) and rebates by partnering with a London-based company. In addition, applying for the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) offers investors a range of tax relief benefits, including 30% income tax relief, capital gains deferral, and tax-free growth, when investing in smaller high-risk companies not listed on the stock exchange, like UNLEYEK.
Social Media Strategies: We maximise each film’s online presence with trending hashtags, influencer partnerships, and social cards to drive audience engagement.

Additional Investors' Benefits:

It's not all about money! Investing in film is also about everything else:

Your name featured in the credits and listed on IMDb
Be on set: meet the cast and crew
Come to the red carpet premieres and industry exclusive events
Unique merchandise and memorabilia from our productions
Involvement in sustainable storytelling and climate-conscious production practices
And most importantly, help be a part of telling the stories that need to be told!

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