Unassociated Document
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q
 
(Mark One)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2009

¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from _______ to _______

Commission File Number:  333-149850

EASTERN RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
45-0582098
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4 Park Avenue, Suite 16K, New York, NY  10016
(Address of principal executive offices)

(917) 687-6623
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  x No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes o  No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
             
Large accelerated filer  
 
Accelerated filer  
 
Non-accelerated filer  
 
Smaller reporting company  x
       
(Do not check if a smaller
Reporting company)
   

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes  ¨  No  x

There were 20,629,000 shares of the issuer’s common stock outstanding as of May 14, 2009.

 

 

EASTERN RESOURCES, INC.

FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2009
TABLE OF CONTENTS

       
PAGE
         
   
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
   
         
Item 1.
 
Financial Statements
 
3
         
Item 2.
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
11
         
Item 3.
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
14
         
Item 4T.
 
Controls and Procedures
 
14
         
   
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
   
         
Item 1.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
16
         
Item 1A.
 
Risk Factors
 
16
         
Item 2.
 
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
16
         
Item 3.
 
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
16
         
Item 4.
 
Submission of Matter to a Vote of Security Holders
 
16
         
Item 5.
 
Other Information
 
16
         
Item 6.
 
Exhibits
 
16
         
   
SIGNATURES
 
18
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

   
PAGE
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2009 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2008 (Audited)
 
 4
 
         
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three month periods ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008 and the period from March 15, 2007 (Inception) to March 31, 2009
    5  
         
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three month periods ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008 and for the period from March 15, 2007 (Inception) to March 31, 2009
    6  
         
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
   
7
 
 
 
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EASTERN RESOURCES INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

   
March 31, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
 
ASSETS
 
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
             
CURRENT ASSETS
           
Cash
  $ 833     $ 15,056  
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
    833       15,056  
Capitalized Film Costs
    1,271,611       1,271,611  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 1,272,444     $ 1,286,667  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
               
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  $ 50,576     $ 11,532  
Loan payable-stockholder
    40,000       40,000  
Compensation payable
    355,462       355,462  
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
    446,038       406,994  
                 
NOTES PAYABLE
    213,633       208,422  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
               
Preferred Stock, $.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued
               
Common Stock, $.001 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized; 20,629,000  issued and outstanding at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
    20,629       20,629  
Additional paid in capital
    903,771       903,771  
Deficit accumulated in the development stage
    (311,627 )     (253,149 )
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    612,773       671,251  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
               
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 1,272,444     $ 1,286,667  

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements

 
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EASTERN RESOURCES INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months
   
Three Months
   
From Inception
 
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
(March 15, 2007) to
 
   
March 31, 2009
   
March 31, 2008
   
March 31, 2009
 
                   
Revenues
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
                         
Operating expenses
                       
General and administrative
   
58,481
     
27,335
     
315,653
 
Total operating expenses
   
58,481
     
27,335
     
315,653
 
                         
Net loss before other income
   
(58,481
)
   
(27,335
)
   
(315,653
)
                         
Interest Income
   
3
     
2,242
     
4,026
 
                         
Net loss
 
$
(58,478
)
 
$
(25,093
)
 
$
(311,627
)
                         
Basic and diluted earnings per share
 
$
(0.00
)
 
$
(0.00
)
       
                         
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - Basic and diluted
   
20,629,000
     
20,029,000
         
 
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
 
 
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EASTERN RESOURCES INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

               
Inception
 
   
Three Months
   
Three Months
   
(March 15, 2007)
 
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
to
 
   
March 31, 2009
   
March 31, 2008
   
March 31, 2009
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                 
Net loss
  $ (58,478 )   $ (25,093 )   $ (311,627 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
                       
net cash used in operating activities:
                       
Increase in film costs
    -       (54,705 )     (1,276,220 )
Increase in capitalized interest
    -       4,853       33,694  
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses
    39,044       10,758       50,576  
Officer stock compensation
    -       -       11,500  
Increase in compensation payable
    -       -       355,462  
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES
    (19,434 )     (64,187 )     (1,136,615 )
                         
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                       
Proceeds from loans payable
    -       -       160,000  
Proceeds from loan payable-shareholder
    -       -       40,000  
Increase in note payable accrued interest
    5,211       -       24,548  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    -       -       912,900  
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
    5,211       -       1,137,448  
                         
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
    (14,223 )     (64,187     833  
                         
CASH-BEGINNING OF PERIOD
    15,056       75,768       -  
CASH-END OF PERIOD
  $ 833     $ 11,581     $ 833  
                         
CASH PAID FOR:
                       
Interest
  $ -     $ -          
Income Taxes
  $ -     $ -          

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
 
 
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EASTERN RESOURCES INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1 – Organization, Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation

Eastern Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Delaware on March 15, 2007. On that date the Company acquired Buzz Kill, Inc., for 11,500,000 common shares. The Company, through Buzz Kill, its wholly owned subsidiary, recently completed production of a feature length major motion picture, and plans to market it to distributors in the United States and abroad. The Company plans to produce a wide range of independent films outside the traditional studio system. The Company intends to distribute films for theatrical release, and exploit methods of delivery worldwide. The Company intends to execute its business plan through the acquisition of unique films from a broad spectrum of independent writers, directors and producers. Each project will become an independent production company, created as a subsidiary of Eastern Resources, Inc. The Company plans to fund the projects and maintain ownership of the films with the intent of building a film library with the rights to DVD, book and other reproductive media for sale to the public.
 
Basis of Presentation: The accompanying unaudited financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to present fairly the information set forth therein have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be experienced for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009. The accompanying consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 which was filed on March 31, 2009.

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements of the Company include those of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Buzz Kill, Inc. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation.

Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expense during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents - The Company considers all highly liquid short term investments with a remaining maturity of three months or less when purchased, to be cash equivalents.

Income Taxes - Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 109. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized.
 
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EASTERN RESOURCES INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Fair Value of Financial Instruments - The carrying amount reported in the balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value because of the immediate or short term maturity of these financial instruments.

Loss Per Common Share - Loss per common share is computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding. Potential common shares includable in the computation of fully diluted per share results are not presented in the financial statements as their effect would be anti-dilutive.

Capitalized Film Costs - Film costs include all direct negative costs incurred in the physical production of the film as well as allocated production overhead. Such costs include story costs and scenario; compensation of cast, directors, producers and extras; set construction and operations; wardrobe and accessories; sound synchronization; location expenses and post production costs including music, special effects and editing. Film costs are amortized based on the ratio of current period gross revenues to estimated remaining ultimate revenues from all sources on an individual production basis. Estimated ultimate revenues are revised periodically and the carrying values of the films are evaluated for impairment. Losses, if any, are provided in full.

As of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company is not yet able to reasonably estimate projected revenues, therefore the Company has not recorded any amortization expense to date.

Revenue Recognition - The Company recognizes revenues from the sale or licensing arrangement of a film upon delivery of a completed film or the commencement of a licensing period. The Company had substantially completed film production at March 31, 2009 but realized no revenues as of that date.

Advertising Costs - Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Expenditures for the three months period ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 were insignificant.

New Accounting Pronouncements - Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards could have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements. As new accounting pronouncements are issued, the company will adopt those that are applicable under the circumstances.
 
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EASTERN RESOURCES INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Note 3 - Going Concern

The Company at present has insufficient funds to sustain the cash flows required to meet the anticipated operating costs to be incurred in the next twelve months. Management intends to sell additional equity and / or debt securities in the future to supplement potential revenues. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in raising significant additional funds. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Note 4 – Notes Payable

In 2007 the Company issued 10% Subordinated Debenture Notes aggregating $160,000 payable to four persons. The notes included accrued interest compounded monthly and become due and payable on varying dates in the year 2010. The notes are subordinated to monies payable to trade payables and to the loan payable to Mr. Hanna, an officer and major stockholder.  Upon repayment of the notes and accrued interest the Company agreed to pay the note holders an additional premium of 20% of the original principal $32,000, which was recorded at present value of $24,324.  The note holder’s rights to receive the premium survive any redemption of the notes. Such amount was calculated using 10% per annum compounded monthly. In addition to the repayments of principal, accrued interest and premium the note holders will be entitled to a 12% participation in the film’s net proceeds as defined in the agreements.

At March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company recorded related accrued interest of $53,633 and $48,422, respectively.

Note 5 - Loan Payable - Stockholder
 
In July 2007, the Company received a bridge loan of $100,000 from Mr. Hanna. Subsequent repayments of $60,000 reduced the loan to $40,000 as of March 31, 2009. The loan is unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.
 
Note 6 - Subscriptions Receivable
 
The Company issued 11,500,000 common shares in March 2007 to the Company’s founders. The shares were valued at par ($.001 per share) thereby aggregating $11,500. Such amount was written off  as compensation expense during the year ended December 31, 2008.

Note 7- Issuance of Common and Preferred Stock

Authorized capital stock consists of 300,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, with a par value of $0.001 per share.

In December 2007, the Company completed a private placement offering of 8,529,000 shares of common stock at a price of $0.10 per share for aggregate proceeds of $852,900.  In June 2008, the Company sold additional 600,000 shares of our common stock to an institutional investor at a price of $0.10 per share for gross proceeds of $60,000.
 
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EASTERN RESOURCES INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
 
As of March 31, 2009 there were 20,629,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. No preferred stock shares have been issued.

Note 8- Subsequent Events

On May 8, 2009, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with Milestone Enhances Fund Ltd. (“Milestone” or “Holder”).  Under the purchase agreement, the Company issued to Milestone a convertible promissory note (“Promissory Note”), convertible into the Company’s common stock, in the amount of $45,000.

At any time, subject to a written notice of conversion, the Holder may convert any portion of the outstanding and unpaid principal and interest balance due on the Promissory Note into the Company’s common shares at a conversion price to be mutually determined by the Company and the Holder.  Any conversion of any portion of the Promissory Note shall be deemed to be a prepayment of principal, without any penalty, and shall be credited against future payments of principal in the order such payments become due or payable.

The Promissory Note bears interest at the rate of 8.25% per annum and is payable at maturity, November 8, 2010, together with any accrued and unpaid interest.  The Promissory Note may be prepaid by the Company at any time without penalty.  Both parties may, however, mutually agree to extend the term of the Promissory Note beyond the maturity date.

In the event of default due to non-payment of principally and interest at maturity date, the Holder would have the right to all legal remedies available for it to  pursue collection, and the Company shall bear all reasonable costs of collection, including but not limited to attorney’s fees.
 
 
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including without limitation, statements in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations regarding our financial position, estimated working capital, business strategy, the plans and objectives of our management for future operations and those statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words “believe”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “estimates”, “projects”, “target”, “goal”, “plans”, “objective”, “should”, or similar expressions or variations on such expressions are forward-looking statements. We can give no assurances that the assumptions upon which the forward-looking statements are based will prove to be correct. Because forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. There are a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the availability and pricing of additional capital to finance operations, the acceptance of our feature film at various film festivals, the successful negotiation and execution of marketing and distribution agreements, our ability to acquire and develop future film projects, and future economic conditions and the independent film market.

Except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws, we disclaim any obligations or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Results of Operations

For the quarter ended March 31, 2009 and since our date of inception (March 15, 2007), we have not generated any operating revenue. We do not anticipate generating operating revenue in the near future. We are presently in the development stage of our business and we can provide no assurance that we will make any money on the films we produce.

We incurred total operating expenses of $58,481 for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, as compared to total operating expenses of $27,335 for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. The increase in total operating expenses was due to increase in legal and other professional fees incurred in connection with ongoing SEC filing requirements.

We generated interest income in the amount $3 for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, as compared to interest income of $2,242 for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.  This decrease is attributed to significant decreases in our cash balances during the first quarter of 2009.
 
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We have generated no operating revenues and our net loss from inception through March 31, 2009 was $311,627.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The report of our independent registered accounting firm on our audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 contains a going concern qualification as we have suffered losses since our inception.  We have minimal assets and have achieved no revenues since our inception. We have depended on loans and sales of equity securities to conduct operations.  As of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we had cash of $833 and $15,056, current assets of $833 and $15,056 and current liabilities of $446,038 and $406,994, respectively.  Unless and until we achieve material revenues, we will remain dependent on financings to continue our operations.

Plan of Operation

We were formed as a Delaware corporation on March 15, 2007 for the purpose of producing full length independent feature films.  Since inception, we have been engaged in the production and attempted distribution of our first independent, full-length feature film entitled BuzzKill.

On April 1, 2007, Buzz Kill, Inc., our wholly owned subsidiary, acquired all rights, title and interest in and to the screenplay entitled “Buzz Kill,” written by Steven Kampmann and Matt Smollon.  Pursuant to the Literary Purchase Agreement, dated April 1, 2007, each of Messrs. Kampmann and Smollon received the following compensation:  (i) $6,250, (ii) $12,731 in deferred compensation, and (iii) contingent compensation equal to 3.5% of the “net proceeds” of the film.  Messrs. Kampmann and Smollon will receive an additional $25,000 if the film’s North American (i.e., the United States and Canada) theatrical box office receipts reach $15,000,000 and an additional $25,000 thereafter for each $15,000,000 in theatrical box office receipts reached thereafter.

On April 13, 2007, Buzz Kill hired Mr. Kampmann to direct the film.  Pursuant to Director Agreement, dated April 13, 2007, for his director services, Mr. Kampmann received the following compensation:  (i) $20,000, (ii) $50,000 in deferred compensation, (iii) an additional $10,000 for every $100,000 that the final, actualized budget exceeds $650,000, and (iv) contingent compensation equal to 5% of the “net proceeds” of the film.  Mr. Kampmann will receive an additional $25,000 if the film’s North American (i.e., the United States and Canada) theatrical box office receipts reach $15,000,000 and an additional $25,000 thereafter for each $15,000,000 in theatrical box office receipts reached thereafter.

Pursuant to the Investment Agreement, dated May 1, 2007, between our Company and Buzz Kill, we provided financing to Buzz Kill in the amount of $800,000 for the production (principal photography only) and exploitation of BuzzKill.  Under the agreement, we received a “first priority” right of recoupment of the financing amount and a 20% premium.  In addition, our Company is entitled to a percentage of the “net proceeds” of the picture, calculated as a percentage equal to 50% of the fraction with a numerator equal to the amount of our financing and a denominator equal to the amount of the final, actualized budget of the film. Buzz Kill agreed that the negative cost of the film (that is, the cost of actually producing and shooting the film and not including such costs as distribution and promotion) shall not exceed $1,100,000 without the written consent of our Company and to limit its financing debt to $300,000 plus 20%.
 
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In December 2007, we completed a private placement offering of 8,529,000 shares of our common stock to a total of 33 purchasers at a price of $0.10 per share for aggregate proceeds of $852,900. In June 2008, we sold additional 600,000 shares of our common stock to an institutional investor at a price of $0.10 per share for gross proceeds of $60,000.

As of March 31, 2009, BuzzKill has issued an aggregate principal amount of $160,000 of its 10% Notes Series.  The notes have an interest rate of 10%, compounded monthly, and a maturity date of three years from the date of issuance.  Upon repayment of the notes, in addition to the outstanding principal balance and all accrued and unpaid interest, the noteholders will be entitled to receive (i) a premium equal to 20% of the original principal amount and (ii) contingent compensation equal to 12% of the “net proceeds” of the film. All amounts under the notes remain unpaid and outstanding, and proceeds from the notes were used to finance the production of the film.  As of March 31, 2009, BuzzKill also has a $40,000 demand loan payable to Thomas H. Hanna, Jr. in the amount of $40,000.

Unless otherwise provided, the relative priority of the debt servicing and other payments under our material agreements is as provided in the definition of “net proceeds.” “Net proceeds” is defined as the sums remaining from all gross monies received from the licensing, distribution and other exploitation of all rights to the film after the deductions, in the following order, of (i) distribution expenses, (ii) production deferments to any party providing rights, materials, services or facilities in connection with the production of the film, (iii) recoupment by the financier’s of the film of its financial contribution plus a 20% premium, (iv) repayment of costs of production provided by third parties, and (v) other deferments.

In February 2008, through our wholly owned subsidiary, Buzz Kill, Inc., we completed post-production of the film, and now seek to market the film and secure distribution.  We have secured the services of a sales representative who will assist us in guiding the film through the festival and distribution process.  We intend to raise additional capital through the issuance of debt and/or equity securities to provide financing for our marketing and distribution activities.  Currently, we are in negotiations with an independent media production and distribution company to secure distribution for the film.

Milestone to Achieve in the Next Twelve Months

Our major objective in the next twelve months is to secure distribution and market our first independent feature film, BuzzKill. Principal photography on the film was completed in September 2007, and post-production was completed in February 2008.

We are currently engaged in the initial marketing of the film.  (Our production budget of approximately $1,000,000 does not include a marketing and sales budget.)  The finished film will be entered into various film festivals in the U.S. and abroad.  The fee for entering a film into a festival competition is typically $200-300 per entry.  We believe this is the most time-efficient and inexpensive means of (i) measuring audience response, (ii) meeting film distributors both domestic and foreign, and (iii) formulating a public relations campaign with print, TV and other media outlets. To date, we have submitted our film to a number of film festivals.  The film won the People’s Choice Award for Best Feature Film at the 2008 NJ State Film Festival at Cape May.
 
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Total marketing and distribution costs are estimated at $200,000.  We hope to reduce out-of-pocket expenses by entering into a distribution agreement.  This distributor will market and distribute the film in exchange for a percentage of royalties.  This means that additional out-of-pocket expense for marketing and sales would be minimal.  If we are unable to contract with a distributor, we intend to finance these expenditures through additional private equity or debt financing.

Our next objective in the next twelve months is to complete the conception phase and enter into the pre-production phase of a second feature film. As of the date of this report, we have not identified our second project.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not applicable.

ITEM 4T.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Our Disclosure Controls and Internal Controls

Under the supervision and with the participation of our senior management, including our chief executive and financial officer, Thomas H. Hanna, Jr., we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”).  The disclosure controls and procedures are intended to insure that the information relating to us, including our consolidated subsidiaries, required to be disclosed in our Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) reports (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.  Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.  Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives.  In evaluating the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, our management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) in Internal Control – Integrated Framework.
 
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Based upon our assessment and the COSO criteria, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of March 31, 2009 due to a material weakness.  A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

More specifically, the material weakness relates to a lack of sufficient personnel with appropriate knowledge, experience and training in U.S. GAAP resulting in a lack of sufficient analysis and documentation of the application of U.S. GAAP to transactions, including but not limited to accounting by producers and distributors of films.

Due to our small size and limited financial resources, as of March 31, 2009 our part-time outside accountant was the only individual involved in our accounting and financial reporting.  As a result, there was no segregation of duties within the accounting function.  This lack of segregation of duties represents a material weakness.

In efforts to address this material weakness, subsequent to March 31, 2009 we replaced our part-time outside accountant with an experienced financial service company.

Officers’ Certifications

Appearing as exhibits to this Quarterly Report are “Certifications” of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.  The Certifications are required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Section 302 Certifications”).  This section of the Quarterly Report contains information concerning the Controls Evaluation referred to in the Section 302 Certification.  This information should be read in conjunction with the Section 302 Certifications for a more complete understanding of the topics presented.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2009 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
 
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In the ordinary course of our business, we may from time to time become subject to routine litigation or administrative proceedings which are incidental to our business. We are not a party to nor are we aware of any existing, pending or threatened lawsuits or other legal actions involving us.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Not applicable.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

We issued no equity securities during the quarter ended March 31, 2009.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

On May 8, 2009 we received a $45,000 loan from one person and in connection therewith issued an 8.25% $45,000 convertible promissory note dated May 8, 2009.  Subject to prior conversion, interest and principal are due on the note on November 8, 2010. The terms of the conversion have not been determined but will be mutually determined by us and the holder.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.

In reviewing the agreements included as exhibits to this Form 10-Q, please remember that they are included to provide you with information regarding their terms and are not intended to provide any other factual or disclosure information about the Company or the other parties to the agreements. The agreements may contain representations and warranties by each of the parties to the applicable agreement. These representations and warranties have been made solely for the benefit of the parties to the applicable agreement and:

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should not in all instances be treated as categorical statements of fact, but rather as a way of allocating the risk to one of the parties if those statements prove to be inaccurate;
 
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have been qualified by disclosures that were made to the other party in connection with the negotiation of the applicable agreement, which disclosures are not necessarily reflected in the agreement;

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may apply standards of materiality in a way that is different from what may be viewed as material to you or other investors; and

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were made only as of the date of the applicable agreement or such other date or dates as may be specified in the agreement and are subject to more recent developments.

Accordingly, these representations and warranties may not describe the actual state of affairs as of the date they were made or at any other time. Additional information about the Company may be found elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and the Company’s other public filings, which are available without charge through the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

The following exhibits are included as part of this report:
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
4.1
 
Promissory Note dated May 8, 2009
31.1 / 31.2
 
Certification of Principal Executive and Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1 / 32.2
 
Certification of Principal Executive and Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 
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SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
  EASTERN RESOURCES, INC.  
       
May 15, 2009
By:
/s/ Thomas H. Hanna  
    Thomas H. Hanna, Jr., Principal Executive and Financial Officer  
     
       
 
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