April 8, 2026
Rights Secured — Exclusive option acquired from the Estate of Anthony Shaffer, initiating a six-month development and shopping window.
Current Status
Completed Development Package — Screenplay, pitch materials, and visual development assets completed. Project actively in packaging.
April ~to~ October 2026
Packaging & Producer Outreach — Seeking Canadian and UK producing partners, cast attachments, financing, and strategic distribution interest.
October 8, 2026
First Option Payment Deadline — Initial option payment (£6,500) due to activate the next 12-month option period.
Oct. 2026 ~to~ Oct. 2027
12-Month Option Period — Advance packaging, financing, and attachment strategy toward greenlight and exercise of purchase rights.
October 8, 2027
Exercise or Extend Decision Point — Deadline to either exercise purchase rights and move into pre-production, or trigger the 12-month option extension (£5,000) if additional packaging time is required.
Oct. 2027 ~to~ Oct. 2028
12-Month Extension (If Needed) — Next option window, if required to complete remaining packaging, financing, and distribution commitments.
October 8, 2028
Final Exercise Deadline — Purchase rights due, or extension terms renegotiated if additional runway is required.
Total Purchase Price: £125,000, inclusive of prior credited option payments.
Production Schedule TBD
Pre-production, principal photography, post-production, festival strategy, and distribution rollout to be scheduled upon greenlight, subject to financing and exercise of rights.