The 'classical' music posted on NewGrounds, unless it is a remake of an actual classical work, is not actually classical. It's called Neo-Classical. (Classical music ended in 1750, with the death of Bach. Therefore, anything composed after 1750 in the classical style is actually neo-classical.)
You have to be really careful about that, because music historians will tend to get really pissed off if you call yourself a 'classical composer.' That's why I'm meticulous to make sure that the 'genre' of all of my classical tracks are, when burned to CD or iPod etc, put under 'Neo-Classical.'
Film music can be any genre, which is one thing that's so brilliant - and at the same time, so exasperating - about it. Classical is only a tiny part of it, especially when you consider a lot of percussion (obviously, not talking about timpani, bass drums, and snares, since those were used used in classical music).
My style, when I'm working in the minor mode, has developed so that it often has an almost Mediterranean feel to it. That's great for me and my symphony (which sets me apart from other symphonies), but will that many directors want a Mediterranean flavour? Not unless it's set on an island or a boat.
Oh well...
TL;DR SUMMARY:
- Classical-style music written post-1750 is called "Neo-Classical"
- Film music comprises many different styles, even in the same piece
- My unique style in minor often has a Mediterranean feel
