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The Power of “Zero” This website is a fascinating experiment. This website and all other channels will document the creation of films in real time. Now is the most exciting time. Very close to the beginning. Very close to “Zero.” Every day, every week will bring change. What will happen? Will the project die at…
The Steven Solution Part II On the previous page, we saw how difficult it is to become successful in Los Angeles, in Hollywood. When we think about it, that makes sense. It’s a long way from nobody to star. It’s not likely to happen in a short period of time. Now we’re going to turn…
The Steven Solution This is just a small idea. Maybe it’s just a crazy idea, but we all know that sometimes an idea is only crazy because it’s new. I call it the Steven Solution. (Named after my cousin Martin.) A solution for actors and directors trying to get started in the film world. I…
http://www.marbach-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/magical_story.wav The Magical Story Let’s forget all those beautiful theories. Let’s forget all those romantic legends. Let’s forget the beautiful lies we tell ourselves. Let’s get rid of it all, get rid of everything. You are alone. Completely alone, just “you” and “your film idea.” That’s all that exists, it’s the only thing that matters….
So, you want to be an actor or actress? 10 Rules for YOUR success Audio files in three parts 1. Trust your instincts At last, after months and months of waiting and hoping for an opportunity, ANY opportunity, luck is finally on your side. You get the offer. The big movie role! You made it!…
The future of film production Text Audio These are crazy times, and crazy things are happening. Computers are getting better and more powerful every year. The internet is changing everything. From buying cars to writing letters to ordering online from Amazon. We’ve gotten used to that. But in recent years, something completely new has been…
Imagine the following: You are living in the 1970s, let’s say in Hollywood to make things a little more exciting. You are invited to a business dinner with actors, agents, producers, and a few investors. The usual suspects. The usual rumors, the new deals. Anyway, to get back to our story, let’s just imagine someone…
Movie Production The film project “Death Zone V” is currently in pre-production. Actually, it’s still in pre-pre-production. Many things are being prepared. Every day brings small new successes. Many promotional items have already been printed, and some are still in progress. In the coming weeks, many more examples of pre-production will be presented here.The most…
The Mystery of Marketing Now let’s talk about movies Here’s the refreshing truth: Nobody likes marketing. Customers don’t like marketing. Buy now! Buy at the best price! Only today! Decide now! Companies don’t like marketing either. Marketing? Yes, you do it because you have to. But, actually, it’s just a cost factor. And what is…
http://www.marbach-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/death_zone_story.mp3 Why Death Zone V? Why is the number “V” in the film title? Is it a series, is it the fifth part of a film series, or does the number have no meaning at all? I have the best excuse ever for this: it wasn’t planned that way. None of it was planned in…