A thrilling
ride. And
a state
of mind.

Every year, the Hollywood elite gather to honor the best of the best in cinema at the Academy Awards. Throughout the 12-hour ceremony (they tell me it’s only three, but I beg to differ), the most outstanding films and actors are honored for a variety of categories and performances. 

But while the golden statues are handed out for complete films, it’s important to remember the power-packed mini movies that propel blockbusters to box-office records. I’m talking, of course, about movie trailers. And while some spoil the entirety of a film by giving away all the good parts, the best movie trailers employ sound marketing principles we can all learn from.