Building a movie studio in Hollywood Animal is a challenge, and there's nothing better than releasing your latest project. However, there are dozens of steps leading up to the final picture. Thankfully, we'll help you make all the decisions to design the perfect blockbuster film for your studio!
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PostsFrom pre-production to the distribution of your film, every step along the way impacts the ratings and overall success of the picture. We'll help you make the best choices so you can rise to stardom and bring in the big bucks for the studio. Here's everything you need to know to make a critically acclaimed movie!
The Pre-Production Stage
Before you can make a movie, you'll need a script. To get a script, you can either work off an idea from one of your writers or create a script of your own in the Story Workshop by choosing various story elements.
If you create it yourself, you can name the script!
Examine the genres, choose a setting, and fill the available spaces with roles for your actors to fill. You can choose from protagonists, antagonists, supporting roles, themes and events, and a big finale.
From there, select the writer you want to work on the project. Make sure to select the best fit based on their talents and individual interests. This will greatly impact the overall score of the script.
The Production Stage
After the script is complete, it's time to get everything ready for production. This includes pre- and post- production steps that all make the film a reality. To get the movie started, you'll need a cinematographer and soundstage. You'll also need to decide if you shoot on location or at the stage, though shooting on location is almost always available (and cheaper).
Soundstages are great for focusing on the actors while location shoots are better for capturing natural beauty.
Next, you'll need to pick out the technology that will be used to produce the film, including the filming and sound tech. Additionally, you can coordinate how many extras will be included in the film, the quality of the costumes and props, and the number of crew members on staff for the project.
Next, you'll choose the team to make the movie. Assign a producer, director, and list of actors to fill each available role. Make sure to look at who best suits the project as opposed to who is the cheapest or most available.
You can see what roles were previously played by an actor to help identify their niche. Make sure their level is also compatible with the script.
Finally, you'll get to confirm the decisions you've made and give your stamp of approval on the project. Once all of that wraps up, you'll move onto the post-production stages where you assign an editor and composer to put everything together. You'll also use this opportunity to select the movie poster for the film.
How To Distribute Your Film
Once the film production wraps up and editing on the film is done, it's time to schedule the official distribution. Assess the calendar for spaces where competition won't steal the show. Movies run for four weeks at a time, and you'll need to rent out additional theaters to reach a wide audience.
Speaking of the audience, you'll need to market towards the right crowd if you want positive reviews.
Marketing your movie is vital to its success, so make sure to schedule time ahead of the release to promote the film. With upgrades, you can even hold premieres.
Finally, it's time to start printing the film for distribution. You'll need to find the right contractor for your specific goals, whether you cut corners to save money or shell out for the best of the best. Keep your ideal time-frame in mind before confirming your choices!
If a movie is successful, you can extend the run of the film for four more weeks to earn additional income.
If at any time a project isn't working out, you can shelve it for a more opportune time later on.
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