The document outlines the structure of the film industry, including major production companies like Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios. It describes the roles of studios, which finance but do not distribute films, as well as producers, executive producers, production managers, directors, and distributors. Production companies provide the physical resources for films and other creative works.

1. The Film Industry
Production Companies:
 Paramount Pictures
 Marvel Studios
 Lions Gate Studios
 Universal Studios
 Dream Works
Production Companies: A production company provides the physical basis for works in the realms of
the performing arts, new media art, film, television, radio, and video.
Structure of the Film Industry:
 Studios: Studios are designed to finance and produce films. They do not distribute the films, they
finance the film production.
 Producer: A film producer creates the conditions to make movies, and is involved in all aspects
of film making. They supervise and initiate everything.
 Executive Producer: The highest paid position in film making, in control over budgets, location
and various parts of the production.
 Production Manager: Looks after the physical parts of the production, such as technology,
scheduling, budget and staff.
 Director: Responsible for supervising all artistic/creative areas of the production. This includes
managing actors, lighting and other effects.
 Production Company: A production company provides the physical basis for works in the realms
of the performing arts, new media art, film, television, radio, and video.
 Distributor: A film distributor is a company or individual responsible for the marketing of a film.

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amateurish is because we want to show we have an indie film aesthetic. Setting us aside from
mainstream film companies