Test your film before you make it.
Yesterday, you picked the story idea and format that could reach the most people.
Today? We find out if anyone actually wants to watch it.
This is the Pilot Process, but not the kind Hollywood uses 😆.
But first, brief reminder… welcome to Day 2 of the Creatorwood Bootcamp. The goal of this bootcamp is to help you go from story idea to six-figure film through a free email crash course.
You can catch-up on previous days of the bootcamp right here.
But before we dive into the full run-down of Day 2 of the Creatorwood Bootcamp, you can watch the YouTube video to accompany Day 2 of the Bootcamp right here 👇
Let’s dive into day 2 👇
The Old Way (aka the Hollywood Way)
Pitch a studio.
Wait for funding.
Make expensive episodes.
Hope a gatekeeper keeps your show alive.
No thanks.
The New Way (aka the Viewer-First Way)
You don’t need a studio anymore.
You just need viewers.
Here’s how the new pilot process works:
Step 1: Test Your Idea Before You Create
Before you spend time or money making a movie, test the hook.
Post a TikTok with your idea.
Write a logline and email your list.
Run a $5 a day Facebook ad for a week.
You’re asking:
Does this story idea stop the scroll?
That’s called a traffic test and it can save you $1,000+ and many hours on wasted production.
Don’t make the whole movie yet. Spark the interest first!
Step 2: Use Creatorwood to Make Episode 1
If your hook performs, it’s time to generate a test episode.
You can:
Create just Episode 1 (or 2–3 if you want stronger data).
Use Creatorwood to turn your story into video instantly.
Start with as little as $50 making your pilot, instead of spending $1,000+ on a full film made with AI.
Your goal?
Get people to the retention point: the moment where 90%+ finish and want more.
That’s when you know you’re onto something.
Step 3: Test If Viewers Will Pay
Once you see people watching… ask them to pay.
Creatorwood lets you:
Make your first episodes free, then charge for future episodes once viewers are hooked
Track how many people convert from free → paid.
That’s how you go from hobbyist to profitable filmmaker.
If 100 people pay $2, you’ve got proof—and your next move is greenlit.
Watch the full Creatorwood Bootcamp playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ua6wekasnZeLYLwpxl4kcKgale-c6ZT
What Should You Charge?
You make 80% of every sale on Creatorwood. Here’s a quick guide:
Short episodes (1–3 min): 30–70¢ each
TV-style episodes (20–30 min): $2.99 each
Full-length movies (90+ min): $10–$20
Bundles/seasons: $15–$50
You’re not selling the cheapest film.
You’re selling the story they can’t find anywhere else.
And now, you have the data to back it up.
Your 3 Action Items for Today:
Write your logline or short hook. Test it with your audience.
Create a pilot (just a gew episodes!) using Creatorwood.
Set a price and test if people convert from free to paid.
Free Gift: Author Marketing Superpowers Deck
Want help crafting killer hooks?
These 50 free superpowers were made for authors but work perfectly for filmmakers too.
They’ll help you sell your story like a pro.
Tomorrow, we’ll actually make your movie with just your story and your laptop.
This is where the magic happens.
Until then don’t forget…
Your story deserves to be seen,
Michael and the Creatorwood Team