Michael Bertsch
Flagstafff, AR (USA)
Role(s):
Founder/Owner/Principal
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Location:
Paris
Industry:
Entertainment
Year Founded:
2008
Number Employees:
1-10 people
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Special project request
From Michael Charles Bertsch 2406 N. Center St. Flagstaff Az. 86001
(Phone # removed)• Brief description of activity or Our Company Film Partners is a professional video production studio 1)
Project; and international workshop that will be located in Paris France, Our
Studio has a list of clients from US, Canada, London, France, for
Professional video projects, our company workshop provides a
high end 3 hour a day workshop for Students, We have 4 a day
classes at the moment / basic computer animation, / Professional
High Definition camera training / Basic editing using final cut pro /
Professional editing using final cut pro,
• Description of need and how the, Film Partners needs a variety of professional high definition video 2)
project meets identified needs not equipment, office furniture, computers, minivan, office space, living
being met by other community quarters, for one year in Paris France to get our company in the profit
groups; stages and to expand, Our company plans to give some free time back
immediately to a small area of France called Champs- Elsees, This part of
Paris France was once a thieving area mostly textile companies, know
it’s close to being a ghetto, with shanty restaurants and liqueur stores.
Film Partners plans to help the community by donating its video services
a couple of times a week in the evenings to working on projects in that
Community to possibly to restore it,
•Timetable for project Project timetable is ready to go at this moment with all costs in our 3)
Implementation; Budget, even Employee contacts in Paris France are ready,
• Expected results-who will Who would benefit from Film Partners? I believe anyone who 4)
benefit and How; traveled to our State of the art location in Paris France,
Or anyone we did a video project for which could mean, nonprofit
Companies, new technology companies, new scientific
Building supplies that contour to the changing air temperature,
Rather that contributes to it, for the environment, new fuels, hydrogen,
Solar, electric, wind power technologies, desalination technology for
Impoverished or contaminated areas of the world, new beverages
From exotic places in the world, homeopathic remedies for
Longevity and wellbeing, new farming technology that's good for
The farmer and small impoverished areas, not just big business,
Companies that would surly benefit immediately are Travel
Agencies, Car rental agencies, Motels, Restaurants, Video
Wholesale companies Clothing stores, Tour guides, Property
Management companies, Students would leave after the two week
Coarse and be ready for an entry level position at a company.
• Method of evaluating project Evaluating the project would be done in a variety of ways, 5)
Effectiveness and One would be the the profitability of the venture and its
Communicating Positive Impact on the community in Paris France. Another would
Results to donors and similar be the success of creating business in Paris France
Organizations; and the success of small businesses from the US profiting in
Paris France. Our company feels this is a win win for France
And the USA, reason with the dollars shrinking in value and
The fact that the economy is flourishing in France even with the
high cost of living products and services coming from the US,
would greatly help the small to medium size businesses achieve
A grater profit, following Year, On the flip side France has many new and exiting
quality products we could use hear in the US,
• Financial support and amounts Are all costs for first year of operation in Paris France, after first year I believe 6) Received, committed or pending; we would be able to support our business internally, we would like to build a
Professional professional high definition video production studio and student
Workshop are all costs for first year of operation in Paris France, after first
Year I believe we would be able to support our business internally, we would
Like to build a professional video production studio and school workshop in
Paris France, Our gross for one year of operation 2 million USD, This does
not include the income from the video production studio that accompanies
our workshop, The funds and how they would be used. Below there is a
breakdown on section 23
1) Total Cost of Employment per Month: $ 17,000.00 USD
2) Total Cost of Employment Per Year: $ 204,000.00 USD
3) Estimate of Costs: $ 43978921 USD
4) Total cost equipment and Employees: $ 643,789.21 USD
•Financial support None at present, We contacted you first 7)
and amounts
or pending;
received, committed
• Plans for continued I believe we profits coming in during the one year funding period 8)
funding, if we should be ok, and will not need additional funding for the
activity or project following Year,
will be ongoing.
• General information Organizations name will be Film Partners Video Production and 9)
Student Training Center, we have been looking 2 locations in Paris
following Year, following Year, France
• Organization name, Film Partners LLC. We do not have a location picked out yet 10)
address, phone in Paris France, Once we get funding we will fly there to
number and contact person; to see the potential location first hand , Michael Bertsch’s
Current address is: 2406 N. Center St. Flagstaff Az. 86001
(Phone # removed)• Brief statement of the Film Partners is in the beginning stages of its start up 11)
organizations the company does not exist yet, however
history, goals and we have a sound business plan, a layout
accomplishments; of the facility we are seeking, even a prototype
of our website, we have everything ready to go
even employees , This company is a spin off
from Bertsch Video Productions which operated out
Costa Mesa California, this company helped some
companies achieve significant growth including Inc 500.
• Geographical area and The Company Film Partners would be located in 12)
number of Paris France, probably in Champs -Elsees
people served by the or the La Defense area of Paris France, 13)
organization; There will be five employees including
Michael Bertsch the owner, There are more classes
Then employee’s reason, Some of the employees teach
more than one class per day. All of the employees live
in Paris France and have the legal right to work there.
• Number of volunteers Film Partners would possibly have interns 14)
participating in Once our company becomes
the organization's activities; profitable, There are 5 employees including myself,
all of the employees are from France except myself ,
This will save money, also I think it wise to work with
employees more accustom to their own environment and culture,
There are more classes then employees, some of the
employees will be teaching more than one class, this too will save money
on workman’s compensation, and health insurance.
• A copy of the organization's Film Partners will not be an operation company 15)
Most recent IRS tax-exemption until it has proper funding. Bertsch Video productions
501(c)(3) can show you our tax documents from all years
determination letter, and tax ID prior to its demise, you will see a constant profit.
number; Michael Bertsch used his SSN# for Bertsch Video
Productions, This will not be the case with
Film Partners, once we have funding we will be
using a tax ID at our bank in Paris France
• The names and affiliations of the 1) Antonin Denis / Editor – Director / rue de la Pierre Levée 75011 Paris France
organization's governing board Phone: +33.6.99.91.1974/ Email: Work : Logistics, Team Organization and Supervision 16)
and brief back- ground France and Internationally - Proficiency in lighting techniques,
information on the camera and filming, technical equipment, post production
Executive Director and key staff (Final Cut & AVID), and special effects (2D & 3D)
members; Accounting (Budget management and production agency accounting)
2) Harriet Hirshor n / Pro Editing Teacher / 4 Rue Ernest
Lefevre / 75020 Paris France / Tel: +33(0)1 43 61 23 36 /Cell: +33(0) 6 09 87 10 41 17)
(URL removed) / Producer/camera/editor, International Herald Tribune
videos on a variety of subjects including sports, politics, news and health.
3) Steven T. Ford / Art Director / Creative Manager / (Email: (URL removed) 18)
/ 004 (Phone # removed)/ steinjker Norway / Responsible for project planning, resources
management, working the
videoraghpers, contracting and managing freelancers, storyboarding the films, creating special
effects using Maya, Photoshop, combustion, composting FX, motion tracking and video editing.
4) Samuel Ravatua-Smith / Reception Area / (URL removed) 19)
2006 worked extensively with programs such as Final Cut Pro and DVD StudioPro.
news editor for KHNL News Hawaii.
2007 attended school as a student of Broadcast Communications Bachelors Degree of Broadcast
Communication.
5) Michael Charles Bertsch / CEO / (URL removed) / (Phone # removed)/ 2406 N. 20)
Center St. Flagstaff Az. Filmed, edited and enhanced projects utilizing state-of-the-art
equipment such as computer animation, camcorders, amplifiers, high-definition editing,
Assisted small startup and venture capital companies with successfully promoting their services
and achieving sustained, significant growth.
Performed all sales, marketing, purchasing, accounting and client service responsibilities.
Continually learned and implemented advanced software, technology, digital equipment, etc.
Wrote conceptual ideas for screenplays and created movie proposals.
Conceptual ideas for Motion Pictures:, I am legend, Bruce Almighty, The Number 23.
• A copy of the organization's This is a copy of the budget and cost, The rent for the office is a very high estimate 21)
most recent reason for this is because even with the diagram I still can’t get a straight
statement answer out of the property management companies,
and current operating budget
containing:
amounts and percentages of
income utilized for program,
administration,
fundraising and general expense;
list of current sources of
unrestricted and
restricted funds (i.e.,
corporations,
foundations, government,
federated
campaigns, individual contributions);
A) Insurace on Pro Video Equipment: Quote is for entire year to be paid in full cost: $ 2,000.00 USD
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B) Budget office space in Paris France / 100.000.00 / 8000.00 per month USD Per year cost: $ 100,000.00 USD
C) Video equipment for Workshops / Basic Pro Cam / Comp animation / Basic / editing Total cost: $ 103,000.00 USD
D) Video Equipment / Tables and Chairs. / Studio Total cost: $ 63,247.48 USD
E) Video Workshop / furniture, Chairs, Filing cabinets, Equipment Storage, with shiping Total cost: $ 7553.77 USD
F) Electricity for office and Interet per month / 99.00 EUR = 144.64 USD per month Per year cost: $ 1,735,68 USD
$ 275, 536 .93 USD
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(URL removed) another buisness office get estimate
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G) Visa information forms cost: $ 146.00 USD
H) Aplication / cost: $ Wt USD
I) Work permit / cost: $ WT USD
J) Email adresses for apartments in France that seem fair in price
ttp://(URL removed)
(URL removed) our prices start from
In Euros per EUR Month Month
B&B EUR 900 = $1,318.91 USD Per year cost: $ 15,826.92 USD
Studios EUR 1000 = $1,465.46 USD Per year cost: $ 17,585.52 USD
One-bedroom EUR 1500 = $2,198.19 USD Per year cost: $ 26,378.28 USD
Two-bedroom EUR 1800 = $2,637.83 USD Per year cost: $ 31,653.96 USD
including My Apartment in Paris fee. $ 26. 524. 28 USD
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Paris France Apartment utilities
Per year cost : $ 2,400.00 USD
K) Food per month: cost: $ 800.00 USD Per year cost: $ 9,600.00 USD
L) Phone per month: cost: $ 200.00 USD Per year cost : $ 2,400.00 USD Per year cost : $ 2,400.00 USD
M) Electricity per month: cost: $ 200.00 USD
N) Airfare / One way per person: 1,350.00 per person 2 tickets 3,300.00 / This estimate is high. cost: $ 3,300.00 USD
$ 17.700. 00 USD
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0) / Peuget 308 per month per 30 days 1,614.00 Final Cost cost: $ 30,100.00 USD
P) Fuel/ per litre: 1.6037 In France USD per month 215.00 USD Per year cost: $ 2,580.00 USD
Q) Smart car or Minivan cost: $ 33,900.00 USD
R) Insurance for vehicale/ cost: $ WT USD
S) Website monthly server: Per year cost: $ 348.00 USD
T) Website yearly domain name: cost: $ Free USD
U) Website building cost: cost: $ 1,500.00 USD
$ 68. 428. 00 USD
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V) Attorney in France: cost: $ 51,600.00 USD
W) Accountant in France: cost: $ WT USD
Y) Employees’ Cost per Month: 17,000.00 USD Per Year Total cost: $ 204,000.00 USD
$ 255, 600. 00 USD
Grand Total Total 23)
$ 643,789.21 USD
• A copy of the organization's Film Partners LLC is not a working company at this moment 22)
most recent Form 990, We believe this question is not applicable to us at the present time.
including state
supplement, if
Applicable (URL removed)licable.
23)
23)
How are you planning to use the funds? 23)
We believe that section 23 gives a good description of fund usage; Our Company Film Partners is looking for a grant of $643,789.21 USD. These are all costs for first year of operation in Paris France, After first year i believe we would be able to support our business internally, We would like to build a professional video production studio and school workshop in Paris France, Our gross for one year of operation 2 million USD, This does not include the income from the video production studio that accompanies our workshop, The funds would be used to pay for all of the equipment needed which is about $170,000,00 USD this includes everything from office equipment to computers to all of the studio equipment another
Estimate of pay for employees 5 people. 24)
A) Basic HD Camera and lighting techniques
2 Week 3 Hour a Day $26.50 Euro Per Hour / $34.50 USD Per Hour
60 Hours a Month 34.50 USD x 60 = $2,070.00
B) Basic editing using Final Cut Pro on Apple Macintosh
2 Week 3 Hour a Day $26.50 Euro Per Hour / $34.50 USD Per Hour
60 Hours a Month $34.50 USD x 60 = $2,070.00
C) Advanced Final Cut Pro On Apple Macintosh
2 Week 3 Hour a Day $26.50 Euro Per Hour / $34.50 USD Per Hour
60 Hours a Month $34.50 USD x 60 = $2,070.00
D) Computer animation Using Lightwave 3D
2 Week 3 Hour a Day $26.50 Euro Per Hour / $34.50 USD Per Hour
60 Hours a Month 34.50 USD x 60 = $2,070.00
E) Professional Editor / Camera operator / Animator
4 Week 8 Hour a Day $26.50 Euro Per Hour / $34.50 USD Per Hour
160 Hours a Month $34.50 USD x 160 = $5,520.00 USD
F) Receptionist Reservationist / Studio and Workshop bookings
4 Week 8 Hour a Day $13.50 Euro Per Hour / $20.00 USD Per Hour
160 Hours a Month $20.00 USD Per Hour / USD x 160 = $3,200.00 USD
1) Total Cost of Employment per Month: $17,000.00 USD
2) Total Cost of Employment Per Year: $204.000.00 USD
25)
Who will benefit from this money and how will they be affected?
Who would benefit from Film Partners? I believe anyone who traveled to our location in Paris France, or anyone we did a video project for which could mean, nonprofit company's, new technology company’s, new scientific materials that are good for the environment, new fuels,hydrogen,solar,electric,wind power technologies, desalination technology for impoverished or contaminated areas of the world, new beverages from exotic places in the world, homeopathic remedies for sickness, New farming technology that's good for the farmer and small impoverished areas, not just big business, The list could go on, I also believe our company would be good for many of the vender's in the US and France even elsewhere. Company’s that would surly benefit immediately are Travel agencies, Car rental agencies, Motels, Restaurants, Video professionals, Clothing stores, also good for our foreign relations with France as well as other students visiting from other country's, How would they be effected? I believe that for one traveling to another country from your own is an adventure in its self, even better when you can learn something that benefits your career or gives you a true accurate depiction of that area of the world, not to mention it looks good on the students resume, The teachers i have been corresponding with that have sent Film Partners there resumes are already established at there skill in either Video editing, Videographer, Computer animation, and have credentials as well, Its a crash coarse in the area the students choose at Film Partners, When the students have finished there two week coarse they will leave Film Partners with the basics to either start there own small business or work for a company in the area they studied, I believe once our company grows we will establish a company in the US, once that becomes profitable another location and so on, I believe in giving back to the public , In Paris France there is a very well known area called Champs-elsees, This part of Paris France has become run down mostly from a once thriving textile industry that moved away because of a high cost of living in Paris France, There is great concern over this area by the people of Paris because it is slowly turning into a ghetto, Our company plans to work with vender's to help that area a few times a week during the evening on projects that may help that area, I'm sure there will be other charitable causes but that would be our company's first in Paris, I also think our company could be a good hub for American business, I have advertised in Paris France, and to my amazement, i had people asking me via email, if i could work on this project? or that? or could your company video this? We need a Representative in France, said many of the emails i received, I had people from USA,LONDON, INDIA, CANADA, AFRICA I hope that Film Partners could be that Representative,
26)
Why should you receive a grant?
I believe that the people that our company Film Partners has put together could