1. Atonement. Fledgling writer BrionyTallis, as a 13-year-old, irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit. Based on the British romance novel by Ian McEwan. The Process from script to screen 

2. Atonement (2007) Atonement is a high budget, main stream film. Because of this they were able to afford many more opportunities' than an independently made film. They had greater resources for advertising. They were able to use actor’s that were famous for other films.

3. Important People - Atonement (2007) Joe Wright was the director of the film who has achieved many other recognised films such as Pride&Prejudice and The Soloist. Ian McEwan and Christopher Hampton wrote the screen play for the film, with Ian being the author of the original novel.

4. Budget - Atonement (2007) The overall budget for Atonement was estimated at £19169941.66! On Atonements opening weekend in the USA they made £509186.41 showing the film in 32 different screens (weekend beginning 9th September) There overall gross interest was said to be around £32538990.58!!!!

5. Marketing - Atonement (2007) Due to the exceedingly high budget the producers were able to create advertisement by the following means... TV Posters Clips in cinemas The use of the novel being out before The famous actors As well as all the other things I have mentioned.

6. Production companies – atonement (2007) Atonement were given funding from many different recognised film supporters.... Universal Pictures Working Title Films Focus Features Studio Canal ....all of which are highly accomplished and well established!

7. Location - Atonement (2007) As it was a clearly high budget film, there was little worry when it came to location, some of which included... Aldwych Underground Station Grimsby Docks UCL Westminster ...and many many others!

8. Music - Atonement (2007) Some of the songs that were included in the film were; “Clair de Lune” (Courtesy of Sanctuary Records Group Ltd) "(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover“ (Courtesy of Universal Studios) "Miss You“ (Courtesy of The Decca Music Group) "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind“ (Courtesy of Universal Studios)