Documentary series · 7 × 52 min · Media Prod TV
An entrepreneur has decided to leave. Before packing his bags, he puts seven countries sold as paradises to the test on the ground. We are looking for the broadcasters, co-producers and funders who will make the journey with us.
EN It's Decided, I'm Moving AbroadES Está decidido, me expatríoPT Está decidido, vou expatriar-me
The project
A French entrepreneur leaves everything behind to find a country where you can still build a business, earn a living and raise your children without going broke. Camera on his shoulder, he scouts seven countries and asks the same question everywhere.
Every year, thousands of entrepreneurs and families consider leaving. Social media promises run on a loop: 0% tax in Dubai, 10% in Andorra, easy residency in Paraguay. Almost nobody goes to check on the ground, with a family in mind and a real budget.
Tax regimes change fast. In Portugal, the NHR, long presented as Europe's El Dorado, has been closed to newcomers since 2024. That is exactly what the series is about: the end of ready-made recipes, and the need to go and see for yourself.
“I'm not playing a role. I'm doing this scouting for my own family. Viewers aren't watching a presenter investigate: they're watching someone make a decision.” Erick Alexis-Michaux, writer-director-producer
This is not a series about tax tricks. It is a travel documentary with real personal stakes. Each episode confronts the promise with reality: the cost of housing and schools, bureaucracy, inequality, isolation.
Narrative structure
Arrival, the first day, the shock of discovery.
Coworking spaces, clients, numbers: the reality of working there.
Family, school, groceries, leisure, safety.
A 2 to 3-minute explainer with simple graphics.
End of episode
“Could I live here, yes or no?”The seven episodes
Shooting order: Portugal → Bulgaria → Andorra → Dubai → Thailand → Panama → Paraguay → France
PilotThe closest dream, and the most fragile. In the country every French person names first, the tax door has closed: the NHR is gone, the IFICI only applies to a handful of profiles, and property prices have soared. A pilot with the best cost-to-impact ratio to test the format.
The European Union at 10%, and a three-room flat for the price of a Paris studio.
The little safe of the Pyrenees, as long as you accept living in a valley.
Zero income tax, and a social contract that has nothing in common with ours.
Living well on €1,500 a month, and a tax question that is never settled.
The openly territorial tax haven, and a reputation to handle with care.
The 10-10-10 rule, in the most discreet country of the series.
An on-screen comparison (tax, cost of living, safety, climate, schooling) and Erick's final choice. The moment viewers have been waiting for since episode one.
The French counterpoint
In each episode, a French tax official filmed at Bercy and a French tax lawyer confirm, qualify or contradict what was said on the ground.
This adversarial view makes the series a safe programme for a channel, on a tax topic often handled in a partisan way. It remains illuminating for French, Belgian, Swiss, Canadian and French overseas audiences.
Production
Production is deliberately light, so the budget goes on screen rather than on logistics.
The writer-director and an audiovisual technician make all eight trips. A local interpreter-fixer is hired in Portugal, Panama and Paraguay.
Two Sony cameras (FX3 and FX30), two stabilised mini-cameras, a drone and two microphones. The equipment belongs to Media Prod TV.
One travel day and five shooting days in each country, then three days in Paris for the French counterpoint.
Partnerships sought
Media Prod TV remains the lead and majority producer. We are looking for partners to close the financing and carry the series across several territories.
Broadcasters
Co-producers
Funders
Partner area
The detailed budget (CNC format) and the financing plan are reserved for partners. Request your access code through the contact form.
Timeline
September 2026
Series bible, seven episodes outlined, CNC budget and financing plan finalised.
6 to 10 October 2026
Doc Amazonie Caraïbe industry meetings, in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni.
17 to 20 November 2026
International content and co-production market for Latin America, at the Moon Palace in Cancún.
Late 2026
CNC, Guadeloupe Region and ERDF applications, search for a broadcaster.
Next
Shooting the pilot in Lisbon and Porto, then the six other countries.
Partner pack
Brochure, director's statement, pitch, series bible, CNC budget and broadcaster financing plan. Sent on request.
Plaquette, note d'intention, pitch 7 minutes, bible, devis CNC, plan de financement
Presentation brochure, director's statement, 7-minute pitch, series bible, budget, financing plan
Dossier de presentación, nota de intenciones, pitch, biblia de serie, presupuesto, plan de financiación
Dossiê de apresentação, nota de intenções, pitch, bíblia de série, orçamento, plano de financiamento
Contact
Broadcaster, co-producer or funder: tell us who you are and what interests you. We will send you the pack in your language and suggest a short video call.
