The most common question I get asked by my actors is "What production company will this movie be under?" in which I answer plainly "None" and some actors will drop out of the project because of that. Is it important to establish a production company name before you start making a feature film?
Do you need a production company name before you begin making a feature film?
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No you don't. You also don't need a multi-million dollar budget and an A-list director, though you're going to get some people to believe the opposite and won't get involved unless certain parameters are set.
While I don't personally have the issue you've described, there may be an issue with people not trusting your abilities and requiring some sort of "assurances" that you can complete the job to a level they'll be happy with.
The answer to the OP's question, No. The less time you dwell on this (and your logo) the better your film will be.
As an aspiring member of the film and entertainment community a production company name is something that can be identified as you; it's a marketing tool.
When I started Alcove Audio Productions the name was physically accurate and it was also a joke. All of my audio gear - two keyboards, a mixing console, a DAT, a MIDI sequencer, etc. - was crammed into an alcove in our tiny apartment. I did arrangements for my band and others, a commercial here and there, whatever I could get my hands on. On a release form I was asked for a company name and the now obvious happened - the name stuck, even though my "alcove" is now two rooms.
So pick a name that means something to you right now. It doesn't have to be forever. But maybe it will be and you'll have a fun story about how you got the name.
When I started Alcove Audio Productions the name was physically accurate and it was also a joke. All of my audio gear - two keyboards, a mixing console, a DAT, a MIDI sequencer, etc. - was crammed into an alcove in our tiny apartment. I did arrangements for my band and others, a commercial here and there, whatever I could get my hands on. On a release form I was asked for a company name and the now obvious happened - the name stuck, even though my "alcove" is now two rooms.
So pick a name that means something to you right now. It doesn't have to be forever. But maybe it will be and you'll have a fun story about how you got the name.