Fm2: Section A: Producers & Audiences EASTER CASE STUDY
The British Film Industry
Research:
How many multiplex cinemas were there in the UK by 2009?
275 cinemas
Look at the top 10 independent cinemas and explain what you think the appeal of such cinemas is compared to the multiplex.
They are far more luxurious than multiplex cinemas for example the electric Birmingham you can hire a room, sit on a sofa and drink champagne to a film of your choice so that is a much more attractive appeal than standard multiplex cinemas
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How might this exhibition opportunity be a helpful thing for the UK film industry?
Because it will help increase the number of people going to the cinema and encourage people to watch films so that means the British film industry will make a bigger profit than usual
The UK Film Council
Summarise what the UK film council is and how it supports UK film.
The UK Film Council is the Government-backed lead agency for film in the UK ensuring that the economic, cultural and educational aspects of film are effectively represented at home and abroad
Give examples of four films been supported by the UK film council.
This is England, The Constant Gardener, Red Road and Man on wire
What is the Digital Screen network initiative and what does it mean for UK film?
It is a method to cut the cost of a film, it is equivalent to one tenth of a 35mm print and this helps because now it allows for a bigger variety of films to be shown and for one film to be shown in more locations because of the reduced cost
What else can be screened at cinemas now due to digital screens?
Indepenedent Films, Documentaries, Foreign films and restored classics
How may this aid the cinema industry?
Increases the variety of people arriving to watch films and makes independent films or foreign films become more popular in the multiplex
Why is the closure of the UK film council regarded as a concern for the film industry?
It may affect the amount of viewers to the cinemas and a massive reduction in economy as only high concept blockbusters are shown in multiplex, loss of cultural or independent films
UK Film companies:
Warp Films
Background- Independent film company
location- London,Sheffield and Melbourne
Films responsible for- Dead Man's Shoes, This is England
How funded?
Success of such films- This is England won a BAFTA
Working Title Films
Background- British film company- produces feature films and TV productions
location- London HQ others include Ireland, California and Los Angeles
Films responsible for- Billy Elliot and Shaun of the Dead
How funded
Cinema admissions
Using the above link what can you say about cinema attendance in the UK?
Itwas much higher during the war period when everyone would go there to watch the news and also during the early 50's where it was begginning to become more popular
TV Film Channels
Film4
How has the move from subscription channel to free to air increased potential audiences to independent films?
Because people want to see a different type of film rather than a high concept filmand film4 shows independent films frequently but also shows high concept films
Search the internet for 2 examples of UK film festivals that take place each year. Give an overview of the 2 festivals covering dates, locations, types of films, examples of what happens.
The BFI London Film Festival (also known as just the London Film Festival) is the UK's largest public film event, screening more than 300 features, documentaries and shorts from almost 50 countries. The festival, (the LFF), currently in its 54th year, is run every year in the second half of October under the umbrella of the British Film Institute
Another is the festival of fantastc films. The Festival of Fantastic Films is an annual non-profit celebration of cinema fantastique, held annually in central Manchester, England. There are two awards, best independent entry and best amateur film screened.
How important are film festivals in your opinion?
Important because it shows the success of the film itself and helps to get more people to view it
