Proof of Usefulness Report

BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+27
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes 'BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy', a legitimate vocational institution in the UK, but includes contradictory data fields (Project Name: 'DeepRider', Market Cap: '17000000', Reach: 'everyone', Traction: 'most people'). While the institution itself has real-world educational utility, the submission fails as a technology project evaluation due to a lack of technical innovation, incoherent metadata, and grossly exaggerated traction claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15.00
Audience Reach Impact+1.00
Technical Innovation+0.38
Evidence Of Traction+2.50
Market Timing Relevance+5.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+24.13
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+27

Project Details

Description
BOA Stage & Screen Production Academy provides a unique, industry-led approach to developing the skills and experience of young people aged 16-19 who are passionate about working in film TV, online, events and theatre production. Working with our brilliant industry partners, we are able to offer a free, full-time education that leads directly to Freelancing, Employment, Apprenticeships or Higher Education. At BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy we strive to: 1. Provide all our students, regardless of their starting points or backgrounds, with the skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications to access the very best opportunities that the stage and screen industries, higher education institutions and apprenticeship providers have to offer. 2. Deliver to the needs of the stage and screen industry, bridging the gap between the world of academia and the world of work, placing the academy and our students at the centre of the talent pipeline in the west midlands. 3. Contribute to levelling up and reform of the stage and screen industry, championing the cause for equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We offer four core pathways, each underpinned by a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma worth 3 A’levels and 168 UCAS points: • Broadcast, Film & Content Creation • Production Arts & Stage Management • Technical Theatre & Live Events • Writing, Directing & Screen-craft In addition, all students complete our personal and professional development curriculum, which includes: • Careers • Work Placements • Freelancing • Industry Qualification Suite • PSHE Themes • Literacy and Numeracy • Additional academic qualifications

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline