MISSION STATEMENT
The primary goal of Monarch Studios is to offer a One-Stop-Shop for Independent Film
Production. Related business activities range from Film Financing and Distribution, to Syndicated TV Production.
The production of media has radically changed, making it possible for Production Companies of all sizes, to produce quality projects. The need for a budget has Not Changed. Monarch Studios has now made it possible to access the technology, without the investment.
As of July 2011, Monarch Studios has increased its Digital Expansion Division, to open the Digital World to Production Companies of any size: Virtual Studio packages of State-Of-The-ART equipment and software, normally inaccessible to limited production budgets; Packages for Cable and Net-TV production; And for the Production Companies that can afford to buy the equipment and software, Monarch has a Free service of recommending products and services that have been field tested in actual production projects – along with special pricing programs.
BASIC OVERVIEW
Monarch Studios has designed a unique combination of sound stages, support services, and self
generated production not available anywhere else in the industry.
One major focus is the Independent Film market. Indies have had a dramatic growth curve that has
included winning several Oscars. However, Indies still have a difficult time arranging financing
and distribution. With smaller budgets, Indies need the lowest prices for sound stages, support
services and low union rates.
The latest innovation has been providing access to the latest digital equipment and software, without the investment.
FINANCING PACKAGE FOR INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS
Monarch Studios offers a financial package that makes it easier for Indies to obtain financing and
distribution. Monarch Studios then provides Lo/No cost sound stages and support services. Or access to Virtual Studio equipment and software, without any investment. When
this is combined with lower rates from the unions, the total package provides the lowest bottom line costs in the industry!
SOUND STAGES & WATER TANK
The first phase of the build-out at Monarch Studios includes three types of buildings that were designed to satisfy the strong industry demand for large stages and water tanks. A 70' foot high
sound stage with a stage height of 60' to the grid; A 50,000 Square Foot sound stage; and a Deep Water Tank, with over 3 million gallons, are all included in the first phase. These three structures are virtually non-existent outside of Hollywood!
INCREASING THE 'A' TEAM CREWS
One problem for Central Florida Film Production has been the availability of a larger experienced
work force. Currently there is a work force about 2 productions deep. That means if we had 2
major productions filming in Orlando, we'd be out of what is called an "A-Team." Although there
are experienced crews from Central Florida, the major work has been in Los Angeles or New York,
so the local A-Team usually ends up leaving Central Florida. Monarch Studios has implemented a
three prong solution.
THE SOLUTIONS
1) A Lo/No cost production facility will draw film production work to Central Florida. As the production work increases, the size of the A-Team in Central Florida will increase.
2) Monarch Studios will maintain a full time crew. Structured after the original studios' plan. The crew will not have to endure any unemployment between jobs.
3) "Self-Generated Production" See the next section.
SELF-GENERATED PRODUCTION
Monarch Studios has been aggressively pursuing production projects. The following list is
representative of the success of the effort to bring production work to Central Florida, months
before the official ground breaking. All the following projects are being scheduled for the first year
of operation:
- A documentary series featuring several aspects of Complimentary and Alternative Medicine. Basic Scripting is already completed on several of the segments dealing with Alternative cures for major diseases. Preliminary scripting is under way on the Complimentary therapies such as bio-feedback, meditation, tai chi or massage.
- An Hispanic Cable Channel, based at Monarch Studios.
- The "Technology Channel" - also based at Monarch Studios, matching the quality of the
Discovery Channel and History Channel.
- A feature film with a space thriller theme.
- Two TV pilots, with the eventual series to be filmed at Monarch Studios.
