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Level up your filmmaking with insights, strategy, and producing services that help validate your ideas, attract investors, and get your film the attention it deserves.

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As a filmmaker, you're no stranger to uncertainty.

Whether you're pitching your latest concept or navigating a rapidly changing market, the stakes are always high—and answers elusive.

Will your story cut through the noise?

Will audiences connect with your message?

Can you turn believers into backers?

Creativity doesn't fit neatly into spreadsheets. You know that. We know that. But without solid insights, strategy, and planning, you're left vulnerable to a whirlwind of creative compromises, outside opinions, hard luck, and a creeping loss of control over your own story.

It doesn't have to be that way.

Time to Take Control.

Step out of the fog of uncertainty into a landscape of clarity and confidence. Our research and producing services can validate your concept and empower you to shape your film's success. No more caving to uninformed opinions. No more wallowing in obscurity.

Our mission is to get your film the attention it deserves.

Here's how we can help

Whether you're a public television station, an independent filmmaker, or a small production studio, we combine market research expertise with full-service producing support to help you make smarter decisions from concept through distribution. You're the artist. We're here to help bring your vision to life.

Validate Your Vision with Precision

Turn gut feelings into solid insights. Our digital focus groups test your concepts, trailers, and pilots, giving you a clear picture of audience engagement and sentiment before you invest further.

Bring Your Project to Life

From research to screen, we partner with filmmakers throughout the production journey. We help refine your vision through data, support packaging and fundraising efforts, and provide strategic guidance from development through distribution.

Craft Magnetic Marketing Campaigns

Stand out in a crowded market. Our positioning studies pinpoint the most compelling aspects of your project, helping you develop marketing strategies and campaigns that truly resonate with your target audience.

Level the Playing Field

Access insights and connections on an indie budget. Our research brings professional-grade market analysis within reach, while our expanding network of experienced industry veterans helps you navigate the production landscape with confidence.

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We're your research-driven production partner

We partner with experienced producers and leverage our analytical strengths to deliver the best of both worlds—data-driven strategy and seasoned industry guidance.

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Concept Testing

We design bespoke digital-first studies to evaluate concepts, project trailers, pilots, and marketing material. This service helps determine audience engagement and sentiment, and identifies potential weaknesses or areas for improvement.

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Positioning Studies

We lead online focus groups to identify key aspects of a project to emphasize in marketing efforts and determine the most effective messaging strategies.

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Market Analysis

We provide in-depth market analysis to validate your ideas and equip you with compelling evidence to attract investors, secure distribution deals, and make informed decisions throughout your production journey.

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Project Development & Packaging

We help refine your creative vision using research, then support you in packaging your project with the right elements to attract financing and distribution partners.

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Strategic Production Guidance

From pre-production through post, we help you make informed decisions backed by market data and industry best practices, ensuring your resources are deployed effectively.

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Distribution Strategy

We help you navigate distribution options, ensuring your distribution approach is grounded in audience insights from day one.

Nick Thornburg
Nick Thornburg
Founder

An award-winning media professional with 20+ years spanning broadcast television, digital marketing, and content strategy. He founded Cinemetrics Research to put serious market intelligence and producing support in the hands of independent creators.

Unlock Your Film's Potential

Ready to move forward with clarity and confidence? Let's talk about how we can help empower your filmmaking journey.

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Book a free consultation to discuss your project and learn how our research can help you move forward with confidence.

For general inquiries unrelated to a consultation, feel free to reach us at hello@cinemetricsresearch.com