Pelicula - Video Production and Movie Theme 1.9.2

Pelicula is a cinematic, high-performance Video Production and Movie WordPress Theme designed specifically for film studios, independent filmmakers, production houses, and vloggers. It is a "visual-first" theme that treats video content as the primary hero, utilizing dark-mode aesthetics and widescreen layouts to mimic a theater experience.

Updated for 2026, it features deep integration with the latest video streaming protocols and modern page builders.

## Core Features

Widescreen Cinematic Layouts: Features "Edge-to-Edge" video sliders and 21:9 aspect ratio galleries that make your footage feel like a big-screen production.

Elementor Page Builder: Fully compatible with Elementor, allowing you to drag and drop specialized video widgets, "Meet the Crew" sections, and film strips.

Deep Video Integration: Native support for self-hosted videos, YouTube, Vimeo, and even specialized support for 4K video backgrounds.

Showcase & Portfolio Styles: Includes unique layouts for "Film Lists," "Episode Guides," and "Project Showcases" with smooth AJAX transitions.

Creative Movie Postings: A dedicated custom post type for films that includes metadata like Duration, Release Date, Director, and Genre.

## Specialized "Film Industry" Modules

The "Crew" Carousel: A stylish way to introduce your directors, actors, and cinematographers, complete with social links and filmography.

Interactive Movie Trailers: Pre-built "Play" button overlays that open video trailers in high-definition lightboxes without leaving the page.

Filmography Timelines: A vertical or horizontal timeline to showcase the history of a studio or a filmmaker's career milestones.

Call-to-Action for Tickets/Screenings: Integrated blocks to link users to ticketing platforms or upcoming festival screening dates.

Blog with Video Support: A "Video Post" format that puts the player at the top of the article—ideal for film reviews or "Behind the Scenes" vlogs.

## Technical Specifications

High Performance & Lazy Loading: Optimized to handle heavy video-based homepages without sacrificing load speed.

One-Click Demo Import: Offers several "Director," "Studio," and "Vlogger" demos that can be imported instantly.

Retina & Responsive: Ensures that your high-bitrate video thumbnails and posters look sharp on 5K iMacs and mobile screens.

WooCommerce Compatible: Perfect for selling movie merchandise, digital downloads, or online filmmaking courses.

## Why Choose Pelicula?

Pelicula is the gold standard for Entertainment Branding. It avoids the "corporate" look of standard themes and embraces a dark, atmospheric UI that complements color-graded footage. It is perfect for:

Film Production Houses: To showcase their "Sizzle Reels" and current roster of films.

Independent Directors: Who need a professional portfolio to pitch to producers and festivals.

YouTube & TikTok Creators: Who want to centralize their content on a premium, branded platform.

Pro Tip: Use the "Parallax Video Background" sparingly. While Pelicula handles video backgrounds beautifully, having too many playing at once can spike CPU usage for your visitors. Stick to one high-impact video background per page for the best user experience.

## Quick Setup Guide

Installation: Upload the pelicula.zip file via Appearance > Themes.

Plugin Setup: Activate Elementor and the "Pelicula Core" plugin.

Choose Your Vibe: Use the Demo Importer to select between the "Main Movie," "Film Festival," or "Filmmaker" concepts.

Upload Trailers: Add your work under the "Portfolio" section and use the "Video Link" field to activate the interactive play buttons.

Would you like me to show you how to set up a "Video Hero" slider for your homepage, or do you need help configuring the "Film Metadata" (Director, Genre, etc.) on your project pages?