Sale Options

Sale Options

There are 3 purchase options we will entertain:

Option A: the purchase of the business with lease ($280k):

Includes all material, equipment required to operate film school:

  • full inventory available on request, including:
  • 22 high speed computer work stations with appropriate software, including Microsoft Windows 7, Adobe CS5, Celtx, Maya, Game Maker, and more
  • fully integrated high speed network for all work stations
  • 5 complete production kits featuring Sony PD170 cameras, Seinhauser mics, Manfrotto tri-pods, Lowell Lighting
  • green screen
  • video projection system
  • fully equipped office including printers, scanners, fax, phones
  • full bed inventory of 36 single beds
  • 10 passenger GMC van
  • good will related to operating GIFTS
  • 5 year lease @ $2,400 per month (property tax and insurance paid by property owner)

Lease Includes:

  • 5 acre commercially zoned acreage on Galiano Island with:
    • Main Post and Beam Building: 1,160 sq ft
      • 1st story: multi-media room, edit suite #1, edit suite #2 and tech room: 20′x28′= 560 sq. ft.
      • 2nd story sound stage/screening room: 20′x28′= 560 sq. ft
    • Modular Building 1: 360 sq ft
      • edit suites #3, #4, #5 and #6: 24′x 10′= 240 sq. ft.
      • animation studio: 12′ x 10′= 120 sq. ft.
    • Modular Building 2: 128 sq. ft.
      • audio engineer room: 8′ x 12 ‘ = 96 sq. ft.
      • isolation booth: 8′ x 4 ‘ = 32 sq. ft.
    • Modular Building 3: 550 sq. ft.
      • 6 bedrooms: 10′ x 9′ = 90 sq. ft. each
    • Modular Building 4: 550 sq. ft.
      • 6 bedrooms: 10′ x 9′ = 90 sq. ft. Each
    • Modular Building 5: 700 sq. ft.
      • dining room 20′ x 18′= 360 sq. ft.
      • fully equipped commercial kitchen 12′ x 14 = 168 sq. ft.
      • 2 full bathrooms + 1 washroom = 142 sq. ft.
      • storage = 30 sq. ft.
    • Administration Office: 160 sq. ft.
    • Courtyard: 2,700 sq. ft.
      • cedar open deck: 30′ x 50′ = 1,500 sq. ft.
      • covered deck: 200′ x 6′ = 1,200 sq. ft.
    • Out Buildings: 196 sq. ft.
      • shower building: 10′ x 10′ = 100 sq. ft.
      • maintenance building/pump house: 8′ x 12′ = 96 sq. ft.
      • Commercial water system with 35 gallon/minute well with ultra-violet purification

Value Added

  • extensive website www.giftsfilms.com with ecommerce
  • certified educational institution approved by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
  • curriculum for 16 different one and two week intensives
  • database with sophisticated 18 years of contacts, Western Canada schools and teachers, media outlets, video data, invoicing and student records
  • more than 5,000 graduates
  • very large collection of student films: over 2,300 documentaries,dramas, animations, comedies, experimental films
  • strong relationships with BC film industry, secondary and post-secondary institutions
  • 100 + past and present mentor roster including Leanne Allison, Bart Simpson, Jennifer Abbott, Nettie Wilds, Velcrow Ripper, Renae Morriseau
  • Youtube.com/giftsfilms channel with busy traffic
  • successful grads working extensively in North America’s media industry
  • + $500,000 of bursaries and scholarships awarded to +1,000 students

Option B: the purchase of the business + 5 acre commercially zoned property on Galiano Island($690k):

Includes all material, equipment required to operate film school:

  • full inventory available on request, including:
  • 22 high speed computer work stations with appropriate software, including Microsoft Windows 7, Adobe CS5, Celtx, Maya, Game Maker, and more
  • fully integrated high speed network for all work stations
  • 5 complete production kits featuring Sony PD170 cameras, Seinhauser mics, Manfrotto tri-pods, Lowell Lighting
  • green screen
  • video projection system
  • fully equipped office including printers, scanners, fax, phones
  • full bed inventory of 36 single beds
  • 10 passenger GMC van
  • good will related to operating GIFTS

Fee-simple 5 Acre Commercial Property Includes:

  • 5 acre commercially zoned acreage on Galiano Island with:
    • Main Post and Beam Building: 1,160 sq ft
      • 1st story: multi-media room, edit suite #1, edit suite #2 and tech room: 20′x28′= 560 sq. ft.
      • 2nd story sound stage/screening room: 20′x28′= 560 sq. ft
    • Modular Building 1: 360 sq ft
      • edit suites #3, #4, #5 and #6: 24′x 10′= 240 sq. ft.
      • animation studio: 12′ x 10′= 120 sq. ft.
    • Modular Building 2: 128 sq. ft.
      • audio engineer room: 8′ x 12 ‘ = 96 sq. ft.
      • isolation booth: 8′ x 4 ‘ = 32 sq. ft.
    • Modular Building 3: 550 sq. ft.
      • 6 bedrooms: 10′ x 9′ = 90 sq. ft. each
    • Modular Building 4: 550 sq. ft.
      • 6 bedrooms: 10′ x 9′ = 90 sq. ft. Each
    • Modular Building 5: 700 sq. ft.
      • dining room 20′ x 18′= 360 sq. ft.
      • fully equipped commercial kitchen 12′ x 14 = 168 sq. ft.
      • 2 full bathrooms + 1 washroom = 142 sq. ft.
      • storage = 30 sq. ft.
    • Administration Office: 160 sq. ft.
    • Courtyard: 2,700 sq. ft.
      • cedar open deck: 30′ x 50′ = 1,500 sq. ft.
      • covered deck: 200′ x 6′ = 1,200 sq. ft.
    • Out Buildings: 196 sq. ft.
      • shower building: 10′ x 10′ = 100 sq. ft.
      • maintenance building/pump house: 8′ x 12′ = 96 sq. ft.
      • Commercial water system with 35 gallon/minute well with ultra-violet purification

Value Added

  • extensive website www.giftsfilms.com with ecommerce
  • certified educational institution approved by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
  • curriculum for 16 different one and two week intensives
  • database with sophisticated 18 years of contacts, Western Canada schools and teachers, media outlets, video data, invoicing and student records
  • more than 5,000 graduates
  • very large collection of student films: over 2,300 documentaries, dramas, animations, comedies, experimental films
  • strong relationships with BC film industry, secondary and post-secondary institutions
  • 100 + past and present mentor roster including Leanne Allison, Bart Simpson, Jennifer Abbott, Nettie Wilds, Velcrow Ripper, Renae Morriseau
  • Youtube.com/giftsfilms channel with busy traffic
  • successful grads working extensively in North America’s media industry
  • + $500,000 of bursaries and scholarships awarded to +1,000 students

Option C: the purchase of the business + 5 acre commercially zoned property + an adjoining 5 acre residential property w/ocean view including 4 bedroom house and a private 2 bedroom guest cabin on Galiano Island (recommended option)($975k):

Includes all material, equipment required to operate film school:

  • full inventory available on request, including:
  • 22 high speed computer work stations with appropriate software, including Microsoft Windows 7, Adobe CS5, Celtx, Maya, Game Maker, and more
  • fully integrated high speed network for all work stations
  • 5 complete production kits featuring Sony PD170 cameras, Seinhauser mics, Manfrotto tri-pods, Lowell Lighting
  • green screen
  • video projection system
  • fully equipped office including printers, scanners, fax, phones
  • full bed inventory of 36 single beds
  • 10 passenger GMC van
  • good will related to operating GIFTS

Fee-simple 5 Acre Commercial Property Includes:

  • 5 acre commercially zoned acreage on Galiano Island with:
    • Main Post and Beam Building: 1,160 sq ft
      • 1st story: multi-media room, edit suite #1, edit suite #2 and tech room: 20′x28′= 560 sq. ft.
      • 2nd story sound stage/screening room: 20′x28′= 560 sq. ft
    • Modular Building 1: 360 sq ft
      • edit suites #3, #4, #5 and #6: 24′x 10′= 240 sq. ft.
      • animation studio: 12′ x 10′= 120 sq. ft.
    • Modular Building 2: 128 sq. ft.
      • audio engineer room: 8′ x 12 ‘ = 96 sq. ft.
      • isolation booth: 8′ x 4 ‘ = 32 sq. ft.
    • Modular Building 3: 550 sq. ft.
      • 6 bedrooms: 10′ x 9′ = 90 sq. ft. each
    • Modular Building 4: 550 sq. ft.
      • 6 bedrooms: 10′ x 9′ = 90 sq. ft. Each
    • Modular Building 5: 700 sq. ft.
      • dining room 20′ x 18′= 360 sq. ft.
      • fully equipped commercial kitchen 12′ x 14 = 168 sq. ft.
      • 2 full bathrooms + 1 washroom = 142 sq. ft.
      • storage = 30 sq. ft.
    • Administration Office: 160 sq. ft.
    • Courtyard: 2,700 sq. ft.
      • cedar open deck: 30′ x 50′ = 1,500 sq. ft.
      • covered deck: 200′ x 6′ = 1,200 sq. ft.
    • Out Buildings: 196 sq. ft.
      • shower building: 10′ x 10′ = 100 sq. ft.
      • maintenance building/pump house: 8′ x 12′ = 96 sq. ft.
      • Commercial water system with 35 gallon/minute well with ultra-violet purification

Adjoining 5 acre Residential Property includes

  • main house where present owners live enjoys a spectacular south-west view over Trincomali Channel and Salt Spring Island
    • 3 minute walk from school
    • the Panabode house has 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms
    • total interior is 1,780 sq. ft.
    • large sunny deck of 500 sq. ft. with view
    • new kitchen
    • appliances
    • fenced in garden
  • separate 700 sq. ft. post and beam ocean-view guest cottage with full bathroom, bedroom, large loft (currently rented to GIFTS’ Site/Catering Manager for $550/month)

Value Added

  • extensive website www.giftsfilms.com with ecommerce
  • certified educational institution approved by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
  • curriculum for 16 different one and two week intensives
  • database with sophisticated 18 years of contacts, Western Canada schools and teachers, media outlets, video data, invoicing and student records
  • more than 5,000 graduates
  • very large collection of student films: over 2,300 documentaries, dramas, animations, comedies, experimental films
  • strong relationships with BC film industry, secondary and post-secondary institutions
  • 100 + past and present mentor roster including Leanne Allison, Bart Simpson, Jennifer Abbott, Nettie Wilds, Velcrow Ripper, Renae Morriseau
  • Youtube.com/giftsfilms channel with busy traffic
  • successful grads working extensively in North America’s media industry
  • + $500,000 of bursaries and scholarships awarded to +1,000 students

For more information, please contact the George Harris at [email protected] or at (250) 539-9987

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