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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.
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.
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. When this is combined with lower rates from the unions, the total package provides the lowest bottom line costs in the industry!
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!
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.
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, to be filmed at Monarch Studios and the space coast.
- Two TV pilots, with the eventual series to be filmed at Monarch Studios.
The major community impact will be from Work Force Development, and the local revenue generated by the film production companies. Monarch Studios has the following programs and policies in place.
MINORITY JOB PLACEMENT
Jobs will be available in the construction of Monarch Studios, as well as in the film industry.
YOUTH AT RISK
Utilizing the high degree of interest in music, Monarch Studios will be offering local Youth At Risk students the opportunity to learn a trade in either the music or film industry.
OVER 500 PERMANENT JOBS
A staff of over 500 will be hired at Monarch Studios, in three phases over 4 years. The initial phase will be the training of the administration and maintenance staff. This will overlap the second phase of training and hiring the A-Team crew, for production work. Although the industry average is higher, we are using a conservative salary range of $25,000 to $50,000. The 500 jobs will earn from $15 Million to $20 Million.
$165 MILLION FLOWING DIRECTLY INTO THE COMMUNITY
Each year, over 20 USA based films go to Ontario, Canada because of low cost production. They spend almost $500 Million Each Year in the local community! Based on the initial response, and the unique sound stages and financing packages, Monarch Studios will draw at least six films and TV production projects, in the first year of operation. The six projects represent almost one third of the reported projects from Ontario. These projects translate to over $165 Million of community revenue! Even with a modest/pessimistic projection of 3 films, the financial impact to the community and for Monarch Studios is impressive!
Although Monarch Studios has a special focus on small to medium budget Indie films, the facility is being designed and equipped to provide complete production services and support for large budget films, and TV productions. The facilities are designed to accommodate productions from small TV commercials, to productions requiring large sound stages, deep tanks and the latest digital technology.
Monarch Studios is NOT a Field Of Dreams! We're not planning to build a Film Production Center and hoping 'they' will come! The combination of training, self-financing, sponsorships, and aggressive competitive pricing has resulted in a high level of interest. 'They' ARE coming!
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