01 — Visual spectacle
Does it demand a massive screen?
CGI density, practical effects, scale of environments, cinematography. Shot on IMAX cameras? Expanded aspect ratio? Filmed in 70mm?
02 — Sound design
Does it need to be felt, not just heard?
Composer, bass dynamics, mixing intensity. Hans Zimmer, Ludwig Göransson, and Trent Reznor all move the needle significantly.
03 — Streaming penalty
What does it lose at home?
Some films lose almost nothing on a couch. Others lose everything. We score that gap honestly — quality is separate from theatricality.
04 — Theater energy
Is it better with a crowd?
Horror jump scares, comedy timing, massive reveals, action pacing. Some movies are events. We score the crowd effect.
05 — Director & format
Who made it and how?
Nolan, Villeneuve, Kosinski — some directors build for the large format by design. IMAX-certified, laser projection, Dolby Atmos.
06 — Pre-release scoring
Before anyone has seen it.
We score upcoming releases from trailers, production details, and format data. Get ahead of release weekend before tickets sell out.