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.