Research on film trailer for A2 Media Studies. Including the history and conventions of film trailers.

1. FILM TRAILERS
• WHAT IS A FILM TRAILER?
• HISTORY OF FILM TRAILERS
• ANDREW J. KUEHN
• CONVENTIONS OF FILM TRAILERS
• BBFC AGE CERTIFICATION
• BRITISH FILM RATING CARDS
• SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

2. WHAT IS A FILM
TRAILER?

3. HISTORY OF FILM
TRAILERS

4. ANDREW J. KUEHN

5. CONVENTIONS OF
FILM TRAILERS
• Key moments from the film shown unchronological so the plot is not revealed
• The title is not usually revealed till the end of the trailer
• The name of people starring in the film are shown early on in the trailer to attract a fan
base
• Sometimes the names of the director/producer are included helping the audience
recognise previous successful films
• Many mainstream films will use a powerful voice-over that draws attention to key point
in the film
• On screen text gives important information, including stars, director, title, release date
• Music is essential in trailers as it can suggest genre, style and plot of the film
• Film Company Logos are usually shown at the beginning
• Usually are 1-2 minutes long

6. BBFC AGE
CERTIFICATION

7. BRITISH FILM
RATING CARDS

8. SOCIAL MEDIA
LINKS