How to Succeed at Beast Mode Studios

If you’re reading this, you’ve completed induction day. Congratulations! Most don’t make it this far. You are probably feeling disoriented at this stage. That’s normal. Most inductees report that the headache passes within a few hours. There are some painkillers in the bathroom and comfort items next to the television. Time to watch some classic Beast Mode videos!

We apologize for the manner in which you were brought to this facility. The sleeping pills and blindfold were a necessary precaution for the next phase of your induction. Your hotel door is locked from the outside, don’t be alarmed. It’s just a precaution. This is a standard hospitality partner facility and you’ll be released in the morning. Rest while you can, tomorrow will be a long day. And possibly the most important day of your Beast Mode career: you will discover your first commission!

As a way to understand the job, our policy is for everyone to become a participant first-hand. You’ve already seen how it works, and now you’ll make it happen. The following advice from our founder and CEO will help you succeed.

Hi there!

I'm Doctor Beast, CEO of Beast Mode Studios. Welcome! You’ve just joined the fastest-growing spectacle production company on the planet. Our goal is simple: make the most watchable, most shareable, most talked-about internet videos ever created. We’re not Hollywood: we’re faster, louder and wilder. If it doesn’t make someone click, watch, and tell a friend, we don’t make it.

We produce a lot of content — giveaways, challenges, endurance stunts, surprise builds — and every project has one thing in common: it has to burn brighter than anything else online. That’s why our slogan is We Feed The Fire.

And yes, the charity work is real. It helps keep our image clean, our inbox full, and our recruitment pipeline steady.

What’s Your Goal Here?

Your job is to make the best internet videos possible. Best means clickable, un-skippable, unforgettable. Our benefactors…our audience…expect impact. They expect to see people pushed beyond their limits. They expect fresh stories, fresh faces. That’s where our outreach programs come in.

We run dozens of community initiatives: scholarships, cash giveaways, housing challenges. They’re great for PR, and they help us connect with people who really need an opportunity. Sometimes they get that opportunity right here on set.

The Three Metrics You Need to Know

CTR: Click-Through Rate. If the premise doesn’t grab instantly, it’s dead. “24 Hours in a Glass Box” is good. “24 Hours in a Glass Box With No Door” is better. “24 Hours in a Glass Box While the Floor Heats Up” is unforgettable.

AVD: Average View Duration. Keep them watching. Viewers should want to know who makes it to the end. Patrons want to know who doesn’t.

AVP: Average View Percentage. How much of the content the viewer is watching – the closer to 100%, the more satisfied the audience. Strong openings, unexpected turns, and abrupt endings keep these numbers high.

Critical Components

Every project has at least one. These can include parts of the set, a live prop, but more usually the critical component is a participant. It’s essential to protect them until the final act. Feed them, keep them calm, keep them smiling. Above all, keep them alive and believing they can win. We’ve lost whole shoots because a critical component got spooked or tried to leave. That costs us time, money, and goodwill from our benefactors.

Don’t let it happen to you.

Our Charity Arm

We rebuild playgrounds, refurbish schools, and fund “life-changing experiences.” That work keeps our public image clean and our inbox full of willing applicants. The talent pool feeds both sides of the business: the visible one and the private commissions.

When you’re assigned to a community project, remember: you’re not just helping. You’re scouting. Ask the right questions. Look for spark and resilience. Keep notes and pass them up the chain …they might be our next star!

Formats That Work

Some of our formats are crowd-pleasers: Last to Leave, Endurance House, The Gauntlet. They’re safe for public release. Others are by request only. You won’t be assigned to those until after Induction Week. When you are, you’ll understand why we call them “Night Runs.”

Rule of thumb: public-facing content should keep tension high but never show the alternate ending. For private reels, the alternate ending is the whole point.

Communication Protocols

Do not allow people to speak to critical components on- or off-camera without clearance. Do not allow them to know anything that contradicts the official premise. And never, under any circumstances, confirm that there is a second ending. If they suspect, they fight harder and it can get messy.

When in doubt, escalate. If you can’t reach your supervisor, escalate again. Remember: a problem ignored becomes blood on the floor — often quite literally.

The Alternate Ending

Today you saw your first alternate ending. Let me assure you: everything you saw was real! Nothing was staged, nothing was fabricated, and the blood was human blood.

We know this can come as a bit of a shock and we understand you need some time to process.

Our data shows that 9 out of 10 inductees report negative feelings at this stage, most rating them as “very high” or “extreme.” If that’s you, you’re not alone. These emotions are expected. More importantly, they pass. Within weeks, most new hires describe the alternate ending as “necessary,” “inspiring,” or simply “part of the job.”

You’ll learn to see it differently too. Soon you’ll be creating content just like it — and better! You’ll discover that producing is even more satisfying than watching.

Why We Do What We Do

By now you may be asking yourself: why? Why go further than games, further than spectacle, and further than anything else online? The answer is simple: our benefactors.

Our benefactors are more than viewers. They are patrons, investors, and visionaries. Without them, none of this would exist. You might think that our success at Beast Mode comes from making the world’s leading viral content. In a way, you’d be right, but that’s not the whole story. Without our benefactors, and their paid, private viewings, we could not be where we are today.

The benefactors’ demands are high, but their rewards are higher. They provide the resources to build our sets, fund our outreach, and spread our brand worldwide. In return, they expect something no one else can give them: endings that matter.

Understand this clearly: every commission you work on is for them. Every alternate ending is delivered by request. Every contestant who steps onto our stage does so because the benefactors paid for the chance to watch them tested. Their satisfaction is the engine of our success.

This is what makes Beast Mode Studios unlike any other production company on earth.

Graduation Day

In seven days’ time I hope I’ll be meeting you in person at your very own Beast Mode Graduation! Everyone remembers theirs. It’s the day you stop being a recruit and become part of the family. By then, you’ll have seen every aspect of what we do, unedited. And you’ll understand why failure is not an option.

Final Notes

You’ve seen it unedited. You’ve signed the Pact. From here on, the rules aren’t just about making great content, they’re about survival. Your handler will guide you through your first commission. Don’t miss your cues and don’t disappoint.

Rest now. Sleep if you can. Room service arrives at 06:30.

At 07:00, your handler will knock twice. Stand in the centre of the room and keep your hands visible.

Welcome to Beast Mode — now make them watch to the very end!