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HOLLYWOOD FORMULA FOR A BLOCKBUSTER FILM
HOLLYWOOD FORMULA
The Hollywood film industry is one of the highest-grossing business platforms ever. It is old money mixed with new. Anyone who has the capital and wants to make it big tries to invest in a good old Hollywood production. Movies are not the only media that is expanding. New-age digital platforms like Netflix, Hulu Amazon too have expanded beyond expectations over the last couple of years. Here in this article, you will know how the producers create binged worthy movies and TV series that capitates us.
- Writers: Every artwork starts with a sense of imagination. You need to find the right writers who will write a good mind-blowing script. Without written words, on a piece of paper, we have nothing to build on. So, the producers look for good stories that hold the audience. All the great classics that we remember is mostly for the stories that they tell. Many times producers go for best sellers list, as they already know that the book has sold well. The only downside to turning a book into a story is that audience will more likely to like to book version better than the cinematic one. But as long as they watch the movie it is not a bad deal.
- Survey: What do the audience want? You need to understand that and build upon that factor alone. If they like mindless comedy better than an Avant-guard film, comedy it is. You have to think about it from a business point of view. Now there are various modern tools that will help a prospective investor determine what time of movies will sell well in the market. Numerous business analysis tools will help determine factors such as revenue, likability, and profit. Using these tools one can easily analyze the situation at hand and can make an informed decision.
- Right Casts: The producers do have a say on who to cast in the film. A thorough background check is needed on every cast member of the project. Though the major decision making falls on the shoulder of the casting director but from an investor’s outlook, the producers do have the right to lay down their opinion. If someone is doing very well in the market and has a reputation for performing well, then he might be the right choice over some theatre kid who does not have a major fan following.
- Digital Distribution: This step is crucial. A movie needs to be properly distributed so that it is very well accessible. If the movie is not playing in a hall nearby, people might skip the movie. It needs to be accessible online too so that people who do not want to go out can still pay and enjoy the cinematic experience. The producers need to decide, which streaming service to choose from when it comes to online marketing. They also need to ensure that the movie is not pirated right away. If it is pirated then the company will face heavy loss. Paid campaign with stars is another way to advertise a project. The actors can make tv appearances before the movie, which will promote the project.
In the end, the audience’s response decides the longevity of a film. If they like it, they’ll come back for the second time and tell their friends to watch the film too. So, from a business standpoint, a lot of things need to be taken into consideration while creating a film.
Sebastian was born and raised in the busy city of Abbottabad. As a journalist, Saad Mushtaq has contributed to many online publications including the PAK Today and the Huffing Post. In regards to academics, Saad Mushtaq earned a degree in business from the Abbottabad UST, Havelian. Saad Mushtaq follows the money and covers all aspects of emerging tech here at The Hear Up.Thanks