Questions to consider when looking at your chosen film

1. Industry Research: Points to consider
1: How much did the film cost to make?
2: How much did the film make at the cinema?
3: Which companies were involved in making the film?
4: Who are the main stars of the film? (List at least the top three, maybe include one or two
supporting cast who are also big actors)
5: Where was the film made?
6: When was the film released in the cinema?
7: Who is the target audience? (Consider: Age, Gender and socio-economic grouping)
8: Who is the director of the film?
9: When was the film released on DVD?
10: What genre is the film?
11: Who are the Producers? Who are the Cinematographers?
12: Who was the composer for the film?
13: What was the rating of the film? Why?
14: How was the film marketed? (At least three examples)
15: What was the source material for the film?
16: Where was the film shown? (What kind of cinema?)
17: How long was the filmin cinemas for?
18: Was the film made due to any trends?
ALL of these questions need to be answered and handed in by Friday 21st November. You
will need this information when completing your controlled assessment to pass the course.
Useful websites:
www.imdb.com
www.bfi.org.uk
www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk
www.screenonline.org.uk
www.britishpictures.com
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