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🎬 BIOS STUDIOS CREATION OUTLINE

“Entertainment With a Mission. Education With Impact.”

PHASE 1: FOUNDATIONS & LAUNCH STRATEGY

Objective: Establish BIOS Studios as the media engine of BIOS Homes, with immediate visibility and impact.

A. Identity & Branding

  • Finalize logo, visual identity, tagline, and brand guide

  • Register trademarks and social handles (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn)

  • Design branded assets for intros, lower thirds, and credits

B. Mission-Driven Media Charter

  • Write and publish the BIOS Studios Charter:

    • Purpose, principles, social mission

    • Educational integration

    • Diversity and inclusion statement

    • Local impact commitment

C. Studio Setup & Workflow

  • Launch temporary home studio (office, trade school, or converted room)

  • Set up initial gear: DSLR/mirrorless camera kits, shotgun & lavalier mics, LED light panels, mobile editing station

  • Adopt post-production workflow tools:

    • Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects)

    • Frame.io or DaVinci Resolve for review + grading

    • Google Drive or Frame.io for file sharing

    • Trello/Asana for project management

PHASE 2: CONTENT PRODUCTION BEGINS

Objective: Start storytelling and build visibility through signature content

A. Launch Flagship Series: “Made in Connecticut”

  • Develop 6-episode docu-series outline:

    1. BIOS Factory: The Future of Modular Housing

    2. Veteran Housing: Rebuilding Lives

    3. From Blueprint to Backyard: Tiny Homes in Action

    4. Green Workforce: Youth in Trades

    5. Women in Construction

    6. Community Healing: Stories of Homeownership

  • Begin pilot filming at BIOS builds, factories, schools

  • Include:

    • On-camera hosts (charismatic talent or founder-led)

    • Client & builder interviews

    • Drone footage of job sites

    • Music, animation, and educational visuals

B. Educational Mini-Series & Trades Training Shorts

  • 2–5 minute episodes that double as trade school curriculum

    • Plumbing, HVAC, framing, electrical, solar installs

    • Editing, scripting, lighting, sound design

  • Align with BIOS Trade School and allow student credit

C. Social Media Strategy

  • Post clips, reels, behind-the-scenes, staff intros weekly

  • Launch “Made in Connecticut Minute” for TikTok + Shorts

  • Livestream builds, interviews, and local events

PHASE 3: EDUCATION & TALENT PIPELINE INTEGRATION

Objective: Build hands-on learning into every frame

A. Partner with BIOS Trade School

  • Students shadow film crews on real shoots

  • Offer certifications in:

    • Video production, lighting, post-production

    • Animation & visual effects

    • Documentary filmmaking

    • Journalism for social good

B. Internships & Apprenticeships

  • Launch media apprenticeship program for CT youth

  • Partner with:

    • Connecticut high schools

    • Community colleges (Middlesex, Gateway)

    • Local universities (UConn, SCSU)

C. Curriculum Development

  • Use BIOS Studios content as formal curriculum

  • Turn real shoots into interactive learning modules

  • License curriculum to other trade schools over time

PHASE 4: INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANSION

Objective: Create a long-term home for BIOS Studios and grow output capacity

A. Build or Renovate Studio Facility

  • Permanent HQ in Connecticut:

    • 2–3 Soundproof shooting bays

    • Editing suites

    • Green screen / Virtual Production Room

    • Podcast & voiceover booth

    • Student classroom & lounge

  • Consider co-location with BIOS Factory or Trade School

B. Equipment Investment Plan

  • Red or Blackmagic cinema cameras

  • Studio-grade audio

  • 3D animation/VR editing tools

  • Mobile van for location-based production

C. Tech + Data Infrastructure

  • NAS for media archive and collaboration

  • AI tools for video tagging, editing, translation

  • Closed-captioning and multilingual subtitle workflow

PHASE 5: GROWTH, DISTRIBUTION & IMPACT

Objective: Expand audience, monetize content, and deepen community reach

A. Distribution Strategy

  • Partner with CT Public, PBS, and regional networks

  • Apply to streaming platforms (Tubi, Roku, Prime)

  • Publish full episodes + extras on YouTube, Vimeo OTT

B. Events, Screenings & Festivals

  • Host local screening events at trade schools and town halls

  • Submit to festivals: New Haven Documentary, CT Film Fest, Tribeca (Docu), etc.

  • Launch BIOS Studios Awards for Trades Storytelling

C. Sponsorships & Grants

  • Apply for:

    • CT Office of Film, TV & Digital Media incentives

    • NEA and local arts councils

    • DOE workforce development grants

  • Create sponsor packages for tool brands, builders, unions, banks

D. Revenue Streams

  • Ad revenue from streaming & YouTube

  • Licensing of curriculum content

  • Merch: branded hats, tools, t-shirts with trades slogans

  • Paid courses or subscription bundles for trade schools

PHASE 6: LEGACY & NATIONAL REACH

Objective: Export BIOS Studios’ model to the world

  • Launch “Made in America” series covering other states & factory partners

  • Franchise education-content model to other modular brands

  • Partner with Discovery Education or National Geographic Learning

  • Establish CT as a media and trades education capital