2. HOW DO FILMS GET
MADE?
Films go through 4 stages of production
pre production (planning), production (the making of a film),
distribution (release) and exhibition (promotion)
A film originates from ideas, both original and inspired and aims to
incorporate them onto the screen. In order for them to work on
screen they must be planned out, pictured and then shot. These
procedures are done by a team that consists of many people, main
participants include:
directors, writers, producers, cast members, set designers and
more.
3. STAGES OF
PRODUCTION
Pre production- the planning of a production, it
involves putting forward ideas, developing and
incorporating them together.
My case studies are both created as sequels to
previous well established films so the creation of
them would not revolve around thinking if it’s a
positive formula but more thinking of the next
chapter in the series.
Once the idea and storyboarding process is done
comes the next stage…
4. STAGES OF
PRODUCTION
Production- The beginning of the visual creation of
the project. In this process it is produced,
including filming/shooting, location, casting and a
variety of other factors.
My case studies are quite focused to one region in
location of filming. However DOTPOTA included a
large amount of visual effects so editing would be
crucial for a lot of scenes as the apes would not
actually be in shot but edited in later.
Once complete and edited you are left with your
final production of the film, ready to be distributed.
5. STAGES OF
PRODUCTION
Distribution- this is how a film is released, the company they
are distributed with often affects how wide the release.
For example a global film company such as my example of 20th
century fox have wide releases as they are well known and
liked company who own popular franchises such as x men and
planet of the apes (a film my case study is part of the franchise
of).
Independent or other smaller companies often have smaller
releases, sometimes restricted to one country or even only
released on certain formats such as netflix or amazon prime
exclusives.
For independent films to get a wider release it is common for
them to partner with a bigger company.
6. STAGES OF
PRODUCTION
Exhibition and exchange-
exhibition Exchange
Release dates- e.g. summer
movie blockbuster, seasonal
film (festive), independent film-
these often differ depending on
target audience
Accounts associated with the
film such as social media
accounts (e
Facebook, twitter)
How long was the release-
longer releases are normally
given to more popular films
websites
Premiere Reviews published online
Method of release: DVD, online
exclusive, tv
Merchandise surrounding the
film e.g. posters, toys (often in
more established films or child
friendly)
