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There were 736 films released in US cinemas in 2016. No matter which genre you enjoy, there are more movies released in any given year than you can possibly watch. If you are someone who has a passion for the cinema, there are opportunities for almost anyone to make money from this hobby. From creating a movie reviewing blog to designing movie art, technology has made it easier than ever before to profit from watching new and exciting releases.
Want to know how you can begin making a living off of movie reviewing in the comfort of your own home? Explore four separate ways to start your home business.
Post video reviews of movies
Over the last decade, numerous individuals have made thousands of dollars from creating successful YouTube channels. Although the new rules for monetization make it a bit more challenging to make money from a YouTube channel, it is still possible for you to profit from movie reviews in this way. Start by creating your own YouTube channel that specializes in entertainment. Think of a unique name, and try to make your video offerings stand out from what is already available online.
Create fan art for new movies
Have a talent and passion for art? Many movie lovers are already aware that there is a serious market for fan art. Between lifelike renditions of much-loved movie characters, to artistic interpretations of classic films, almost every movie has fan art of some kind. In addition to offering movie reviews, you can sell movie art as part of your home business. To begin, you must first decide what kind of art (e.g. paintings, drawings, sculptures) you plan to make. Second, you’ll have to choose which movies/characters you will depict in your artwork. After creating your fan art, you can place your offerings for sale on an online marketplace (such as Etsy), or launch your own eCommerce website.
Work as a freelance movie reviewer
Entertainment blogs have a need for freelance movie reviewers. Since it is cost prohibitive for many smaller websites to have a full-time entertainment writer on staff, they instead rely on freelance writers. Often times, these positions provide compensation for each review or content piece submitted. Explore freelance writing job boards to look for current open positions.
Start an entertainment/movie reviewing blog
If you want to get started with your movie reviewing right away, or if you want to control the content of your work, starting an entertainment/movie reviewing blog is another excellent choice. As you expand your audience, you will have more opportunities to monetize your blog with ads and affiliate links. While it does take time to build, starting a blog has provided those writing about almost every topic with a great way to make money from home.
For individuals who are looking to combine their passion of movies with making money from home, starting a home business based on movie reviewing can be a lucrative choice. Even though there is a bit of work involved, exciting opportunities are available for those who are ready to make a living off of one of their biggest hobbies.
