A slate of films in production
Genre
Original idea - for the film, from a book, other film, comic books, etc.
Casting – associations from other films of cast members. A list or unknowns? Why
production company
Studio – track record, successful films, genres
Director – other films, track record,
Producer - other films, track record
Greenlighting films
Script
Screenwriter – other films, track record
Composer - track record, genres,
Funding
Budget (the production company’s overall budget for making several films and individual films. )
Locations - issues
Special Effects - technology issues, expense, blue-screen, etc.
Mainstream film
Independent film
Art-house film
Proliferation – of films in a particular genre, technology in making, distributing or watching films, i.e. digitally by downloading from the Net.
Synergies – the benefits o fworking within a larger organisation or working with other companies.
Cross media convergence – issues of ownership, choice, promotion.
Other terms and words you think are topic specific.
