- Initial investment - A company, machinery, locations and personnel have to be arranged.
- A constant demand and supply.
- Paid market research.
- Employment in marketing and advertisement to keep the public interested.
- Industry factors have to be predicted carefully.
- Staffing costs.
- Risks.
Guaranteeing Success or Reducing The Risk:
- The production of a prequel or sequel.
- Popular or known actors/directors/script-writers.
- Developing the film from an existing format, e.g. a novel/play.
- High Budget
- Teasers
- Avoiding duplication of genre with another film being released at the same time.