greenlighting

authorize

Grant formal permission

• sanctionApproval or punitive measure
• approveFormally accept or authorize
• endorseGive official approval

consent · validate · confirm · ratify · sign off · clear · permit · license · accredit · certify

backing

Aid or sponsorship

• sponsorshipFunded endorsement arrangement
• championingVigorously supporting a cause
• advocacyPleading for a cause

promotion · patronage · support · favor · recommendation · boost · push through · fast-track · prioritize · champion

commission

Payment for services rendered

• fundReserved money supply
• bankrollSupply funds for
• financeProvide money for

develop · produce · slate · pick up · optioned · studio · screenplay · pilot · budget · pre-production

launch

Set into motion

• kickoffOpening play in football
• startTo set going
• commenceTo set underway

begin · activate · initiate · embark · proceed · advance · move forward · set in motion · trigger · usher in

• HollywoodHollywood, Tinseltown, Hollywood Sign, silver screen, movie stars
• approvalsapproved, approve, authorizing, certification, endorsing
• filmmaking stagesdevelopment, pre-production, production, post-production, distribution
• Pre-productionstoryboard, casting, budgeting, casting call, scheduling
• TV productionbroadcasting, directing, boom mic, editing, filming