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The first step to starting your own production company is a desire to start a company. Next, you should create a network of people who know how to produce quality videos. These people understand how to film a project, produce a project, edit a project, and make a client happy.

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How can I create a film studio like Marvel Studios?

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Follow all of these steps, then over time (hopefully) your business income will grow large enough to afford the stuntmen, green screens, etc. that Marvel uses. If you're interested in making action movies, I recommend starting with action-shorts to make sure it's a passion of yours.

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What types of insurance does a film production company need?

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Insurance would be required to cover the sets (because they would be quite expensive), plus insurance to cover the cast and crew, especially stuntmen!

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How big does the business need to be?

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The size of your production company will depend on the amount of content your company produces, the popularity, and of course, your income. The higher that all of these values grow the bigger the production company will naturally get, so make sure you allow for growth.

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Do I have to hire security for a film production?

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It depends on the project. If it involves something like a chase, or gun fight, or something that could be harmful to cast, crew, or others around, hiring security is a smart idea.

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What happens if I make a YouTube channel first and start to gain revenue before I've done any of these steps, and I want to become a company after?

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You can assign the funds as a interest-free loan or as a investment in your new company and use your current YouTube name as your trading name.

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Is it a good idea to hire equipment such as cameras, lights, etc.?

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Initially when you might not have enough funds, but it's best to buy your own equipment.

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Can I follow these steps if I am a teenager?

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Signing of any legal documents can't be done unless you're over the age of 18, but if you have an adult willing to sign on your behalf, you could do them at any age.

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How long will it take to start a film production company? Is it difficult to complete these steps?

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There is no answer to how long or how difficult that it is to complete the steps in the article for that is up to you to decide. It depends on when you decide to start taking action. You have to get out there and get those things done to form your company no matter how long it takes. You cannot stop trying until you get what it is that you desire. For the time that it takes and how difficult it is to accomplish is up to you to decide. So get out into the world and chase after your dreams.

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What are the qualifications needed to start a film production company?

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A bachelor's degree from a college, university or independent art school is typically necessary for a career as a movie producer. Students may consider programs in film, acting, journalism, communications, business or another related subject.

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How do I start an animated film production company?

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It is quite simple, follow these exact steps but instead of films, only make animated films. When you're starting off, there are several free animation software types, Pixar are known for using Maya, however that is quite expensive, when you're starting out try Blender. It's complicated, but free and many professional short films have been made on it. However, you need to hire actual animators, not just friends who are amateur.

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