The OneCiak Score is a rough overall signal, not a verdict — a high score doesn't guarantee success, and a low one doesn't mean give up. It's a starting point for asking better questions.

Each of the 5 dimensions below has its own score, a one-line verdict, red flags (real risks worth addressing), and strengths (what's already working). Read the flags first — they're the most actionable part.

Tips are concrete next actions, often with real links to funds, festivals, or companies to actually contact.

First film ever? In the full report, start with the Roadmap near the end — it's a step-by-step sequence, not just a list of separate ideas.

Don't recognize a term like "sales agent" or "tax incentive"? Check the glossary below.

Sales agent

A company that sells your finished film to distributors and streaming platforms in different countries, usually for a percentage of the deal.

Tax incentive / rebate

Money a government or region gives back to productions that film there, usually a percentage of what you spent locally.

E&O insurance

Insurance that protects you from lawsuits over your film's content (rights, defamation, etc.) — most distributors require it before buying a film.

Attachment

A known director, actor, or crew member who has committed to your project — attachments make financing and festival acceptance easier.

Comp / comparable film

A similar existing film used to judge whether yours has a realistic market, based on its budget and how it performed.

Festival tier (A/B/C)

A rough ranking of prestige — Tier A (Cannes, Sundance, Berlinale) opens the most doors; Tier B and C still help, reaching smaller audiences.

Lab / market

A program where you pitch your project to industry professionals and potential financiers before it's fully made.

SVOD / AVOD / VOD

SVOD = subscription streaming (e.g. Netflix). AVOD = free, ad-supported streaming. VOD = pay-per-view rental or purchase.

Self-distribution

Releasing and marketing your film yourself instead of selling it to a distributor — more work, but you keep all the revenue.

Qualifying run

A festival screening or theatrical release that satisfies the eligibility rules for major awards like the Oscars.

Breakeven

The point where your film's revenue equals what it cost to make — after that, it's actually making money.

Pitch deck

A short visual document, like a slideshow, used to present your film to investors or financiers.