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Which Projects Are Production Companies Looking For?
Every production company is a world. Depending on their profile, they will have a more local or international reach, be aimed at specific audiences, and tend to produce certain genres before others. All of these characteristics lead us to an obvious conclusion: not all production companies are interested in the same projects.
Despite this being the case, there are key elements that can attract the attention of a number of them. To find out what they are, we talked to Ignacio Corrales, a specialist in business management and audiovisual corporations, who has worked as the CEO for numerous prominent production companies.
- The Ideal Project for a Production Company
- Are They Committed to Emerging Talent?
- Confessions of a Producer
1. The Ideal Project for a Production Company
The first thing to keep in mind is that, on many occasions, when assessing whether to say yes to a project, the main filter will be based on audience demand. Producers are companies in a market, and in every market there are trends. Being aware of these trends is key for any screenwriter or director who’s seeking financing for their project — as is how they adapt to them.
