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This document compares mainstream and independent horror films and their target audiences. Mainstream horror films are widely distributed in theaters and target audiences interested in technologically advanced films featuring demons and spirits. Independent horror films are produced outside of major studios and target audiences willing to watch low-budget films about haunted houses and possession, though some independent films can achieve wider release after recognition at film festivals.
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Assignment 9
Mainstream films are released widely in theaters and cinemas, with blockbuster examples like Skyfall targeting broad audiences interested in action or classic franchises. Independent films are produced outside major studios and distributed differently, such as the drama Boyhood which was released on DVD rather than in theaters, aiming for audiences interested in independent cinema as well as drama genres.
Distribution companies
The document discusses several major film distribution companies and evaluates them as potential partners to distribute a new horror film. It analyzes MGM, Paramount, 20th Century Fox, Universal Studios, and Lionsgate based on the type of horror films they have previously distributed, whether their focus is local or global audiences, and if they typically handle big blockbuster films or smaller niche titles. Based on this analysis, Lionsgate and Universal Studios are identified as good options because they distribute a variety of film sizes, including smaller niche titles similar to the one being considered.
What kind of media institutions would distribute
Based on the document, there are several media institutions that would be suitable to distribute an independent horror film with a low budget:
Universal, Lionsgate, Blumhouse Productions, and Vertigo Entertainment. Universal has a history of distributing indie horror films. Lionsgate is very influential and has found success with horror films like SAW. Blumhouse Productions has produced highly profitable horror films like Paranormal Activity and Insidious. Vertigo Entertainment focuses on horror films, bringing international titles to American audiences. Deal with the Devil, the production company mentioned, could also seek distribution from these established horror film distributors.
Production log task 3
A film distributor is responsible for marketing and financing a film by setting its release date and format. Independent distributors operate within one country, while multinational distributors sell films globally. The document then profiles three major film distribution companies - 20th Century Fox, Sony Pictures, and Warner Bros. - noting their nationality, films distributed, and genres specialized in. It determines that while all three companies are too large, 20th Century Fox and Warner Bros. may be better suited to distribute a low-budget, non-professional British slasher film due to their location and genres respectively.
A Brief History of Thriller Films
Thriller films have been popular since the 1920s when Alfred Hitchcock directed some of the earliest examples, like "The Lodger" and "Blackmail". The genre grew in popularity through the 1940s-1950s as more directors made thrillers. Iconic films from this era included Hitchcock's "Suspicion" and "Shadow of a Doubt" as well as "Gaslight" and "The Night of the Hunter". The 1960s saw many spy thrillers emerge alongside directors like Terrence Young. Popular thrillers continued to be produced in the 1970s-1980s, like "Frenzy", "Play Misty for Me", and "Blow Out". Renowned thrill
Q3 institutions
This document discusses three film distribution companies - Lionsgate, 20th Century Fox, and Momentum Pictures - and their suitability for distributing a new psychological horror or supernatural horror film. Lionsgate and 20th Century Fox primarily distribute action, sci-fi, and slasher films. Momentum Pictures is a leading British independent distributor that covers a wide range of genres, including horror films like The Woman In Black and Sinister. The author concludes that Momentum Pictures would be the best fit to distribute the new horror film.
Media evaluation 3
Film 4 produces films that are funded by Universal. When a film is completed, Film 4 sends it to Universal, who distributes the film by selling it to movie download websites, as DVDs, Blu-rays, and showing it in cinemas.
Media Presentation 2 Horror Media Insitutions
Independent film distributors can produce movies more cheaply than major studios like Universal Pictures. As a result, independent distributors release many more horror, zombie, slasher, and cult films. The main target audience for horror movies is 15-25 year olds, both male and female, as they have free time and can spread word about films through social media and with friends.
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Mainstream films are released widely in theaters and cinemas, with blockbuster examples like Skyfall targeting broad audiences interested in action or classic franchises. Independent films are produced outside major studios and distributed differently, such as the drama Boyhood which was released on DVD rather than in theaters, aiming for audiences interested in independent cinema as well as drama genres.
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What kind of media institutions would distribute
Based on the document, there are several media institutions that would be suitable to distribute an independent horror film with a low budget:
Universal, Lionsgate, Blumhouse Productions, and Vertigo Entertainment. Universal has a history of distributing indie horror films. Lionsgate is very influential and has found success with horror films like SAW. Blumhouse Productions has produced highly profitable horror films like Paranormal Activity and Insidious. Vertigo Entertainment focuses on horror films, bringing international titles to American audiences. Deal with the Devil, the production company mentioned, could also seek distribution from these established horror film distributors.
Production log task 3
A film distributor is responsible for marketing and financing a film by setting its release date and format. Independent distributors operate within one country, while multinational distributors sell films globally. The document then profiles three major film distribution companies - 20th Century Fox, Sony Pictures, and Warner Bros. - noting their nationality, films distributed, and genres specialized in. It determines that while all three companies are too large, 20th Century Fox and Warner Bros. may be better suited to distribute a low-budget, non-professional British slasher film due to their location and genres respectively.
A Brief History of Thriller Films
Thriller films have been popular since the 1920s when Alfred Hitchcock directed some of the earliest examples, like "The Lodger" and "Blackmail". The genre grew in popularity through the 1940s-1950s as more directors made thrillers. Iconic films from this era included Hitchcock's "Suspicion" and "Shadow of a Doubt" as well as "Gaslight" and "The Night of the Hunter". The 1960s saw many spy thrillers emerge alongside directors like Terrence Young. Popular thrillers continued to be produced in the 1970s-1980s, like "Frenzy", "Play Misty for Me", and "Blow Out". Renowned thrill
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This document discusses three film distribution companies - Lionsgate, 20th Century Fox, and Momentum Pictures - and their suitability for distributing a new psychological horror or supernatural horror film. Lionsgate and 20th Century Fox primarily distribute action, sci-fi, and slasher films. Momentum Pictures is a leading British independent distributor that covers a wide range of genres, including horror films like The Woman In Black and Sinister. The author concludes that Momentum Pictures would be the best fit to distribute the new horror film.
Media evaluation 3
Film 4 produces films that are funded by Universal. When a film is completed, Film 4 sends it to Universal, who distributes the film by selling it to movie download websites, as DVDs, Blu-rays, and showing it in cinemas.
Media Presentation 2 Horror Media Insitutions
Independent film distributors can produce movies more cheaply than major studios like Universal Pictures. As a result, independent distributors release many more horror, zombie, slasher, and cult films. The main target audience for horror movies is 15-25 year olds, both male and female, as they have free time and can spread word about films through social media and with friends.
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Evaluation: Question 3
We researched several major film institutions including Lionsgate, 20th Century Fox, Universal, Paramount, and Film 4 to decide who would distribute our horror film. We ultimately chose Paramount because they are a large, well-known institution that could help make our film more widely known, and they have had success distributing many famous films.
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This document discusses film distribution options. It explains that a distributor purchases rights to a film and shows it to buyers to get it in front of audiences. Major distributors like Warner Bros. and Universal typically distribute big-budget films they produce themselves. Independent distributors like IFC Films and Revolver handle more niche films, often discovered at festivals. The document suggests an independently produced LGBTQ film about a transgender girl would likely be picked up by an independent distributor like IFC Films, which has a section for LGBTQ films, or potentially a streaming service going forward as they expand into distribution. It would aim to be shown at festivals to attract distributors seeking such independent niche films.
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Evaluation Question 3
The document discusses film distribution and recommends Relativity Media as a potential distributor. It notes that Relativity is an independent distributor that specializes in thriller films. Relativity may be interested in distributing the author's new thriller film because they have had success distributing similar thriller genres in the past. If chosen, Relativity would offer services like theatrical release, marketing with trailers, and potential television adaptations to help promote the film.
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Thrillers use suspense, tension, and excitement to stimulate the viewer's emotions like anticipation and anxiety. Common thriller elements include kidnapping, stalking, and spying. After JFK's assassination, political thrillers became popular. Iconic thriller directors who popularized the genre include Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, and David Fincher. Hitchcock made his first thriller called "The Lodger" in 1926. Fincher directed acclaimed thrillers like "Fight Club" and "The Social Network".
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Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures would be suitable distributors for the media product. A distributor is responsible for determining a film's release in theaters and home video, and handling its distribution through cinemas, sub-distributors, or directly if they own theaters. Warner Bros. and Legendary are famous for distributing a wide range of genres, especially action films similar to the media product, and their credit clips are included in the film's opening sequence to showcase them as the distributors.
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We researched several major film institutions including Lionsgate, 20th Century Fox, Universal, Paramount, and Film 4 to decide who would distribute our horror film. We ultimately chose Paramount because they are a large, well-known institution that could help make our film more widely known, and they have had success distributing many famous films.
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This document summarizes the history and evolution of horror films over different decades from the 18th century to the 2000s. It notes that horror films began in the late 18th century and were popularized by novels like The Castle of Otranto. Early horror films included German vampire films and Phantom of the Opera. In the 1930s, Universal Studios produced famous horror films like Dracula and Frankenstein. Horror films gained more graphic content and realism over the decades, peaking with films like The Exorcist in the 1970s. By the 1990s, horror began featuring serial killers but lost much of its ability to scare audiences. The 2000s saw the rise of slasher films like Saw and Final Destination
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A distributor represents and promotes a film worldwide by attempting to sell it to television and make a profit. They handle theatrical releases, marketing, and home video distribution. The key aspects of film distribution are financing, promotion, and booking theaters. The document then reviews several major film distributors - Lionsgate, Universal, Paramount, Columbia, and Warner Brothers - and determines that Warner Brothers would be the best choice since they have successfully distributed many psychological horror films similar to the genre of the film trailer being distributed.
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A film distributor is responsible for marketing and distributing a film. They determine the release date and method of distribution (theatrical or home video). Their job is to advertise and market the film to reach the largest audience possible through word of mouth. Independent distributors operate within a single country, while multinational distributors sell films worldwide. The document then profiles three major multinational distributors and discusses why an independent horror distributor like Troma would be better suited to distribute the author's low-budget slasher film.
Evaluation Question 3 - Media Distribution
This document discusses potential film distribution companies for a horror movie. It analyzes companies that have distributed similar horror films like House of Wax (Warner Bros.), Drag Me to Hell (Universal Pictures), Scream (Dimension Films), It Follows (RADiUS-TWC/Dimension Films), and Carrie (MGM/Screen Gems). Based on the genres and budgets of films they've released, the author identifies Columbia Pictures, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., and Paramount Pictures as potential options. The document concludes that Columbia Pictures may be the best fit given their release of similar low-budget horror films like Evil Dead.
Distribution research
Warner Brothers is the best distributor for the filmmaker's horror movie trailer. While other distributors like Lionsgate and Universal focus more on action, comedy, or family films, Warner Brothers has experience distributing many successful horror films like The Exorcist and Friday the 13th. Their focus on paranormal horror subgenres matches the trailer concept. Choosing Warner Brothers over popular distributors of other genres like Lionsgate will help the trailer reach the intended horror audience.
Luke film distribution- task 3
This document discusses film distribution and strategies for distributing an independent psychological thriller film. It defines film distribution as making a film available for audiences to watch through a distributor acquiring rights and planning a release strategy. It provides examples of major distributors like 20th Century Fox and Artificial Eye. It notes the filmmaker's psychological thriller would likely not interest a major distributor due to its low budget and unknown actors. Potential audiences are thought to be those interested in the genre and location. Marketing strategies proposed include releasing a trailer in cinemas and on television. Self-distribution is mentioned as an option but noted to be a full-time job requiring legal savvy.
Evaluation task 3
The document discusses film distribution and strategies for marketing a new thriller film. It considers major studio distributors like 20th Century Fox and Warner Bros. that may be interested given they previously distributed similar films like Taken and The Sixth Sense. The film could appeal to UK and US audiences but may not transfer as well to Europe. Marketing strategies discussed include placing trailers before similar genre films, displaying posters in town centers and on billboards nationwide, and online marketing. Self-distribution is mentioned but not recommended for the media product.
Production&Distribtion of horror films
The document discusses the production and distribution of horror films. It explains that production involves pre-production, production, and post-production phases. Small production companies develop ideas and seek funding from distributors, who are large studios that market and distribute the films for profit. It provides examples of popular horror films distributed by Universal, 20th Century Fox, and Warner Bros and notes that The Conjuring was produced by smaller companies but distributed globally by major studios.
Evaluation Question 3
This document evaluates which media institution might distribute a thriller media product. It considers Universal Pictures, a major Hollywood studio known for thriller films distributed worldwide, and Warp Films, a smaller UK-based independent studio focusing on realistic films set in everyday life. While Universal could distribute the product worldwide for a large audience familiar with the thriller genre, Warp Films may be better for production since the film's everyday setting would appeal more to UK audiences and fit Warp's style. Overall, Universal is chosen for distribution for its worldwide reach and experience with thriller conventions, though Warp's approach could work well for production.
Research independent cinema media
StudioCanal is a good option to produce, distribute, and exhibit an independent film. They focus solely on independent productions. For example, they produced, distributed, and exhibited the independent film Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
Lionsgate films
Lionsgate was chosen to distribute the film because they distribute a wide range of genres, including crime thrillers similar to the film, and they distribute both British and American films. The film would receive a theatrical release in national and European cinemas targeting British audiences. It would also be released on DVD, VOD, and streaming platforms like Lionsgate's UltraViolet. Lionsgate effectively markets films through traditional methods like posters, radio, and TV ads as well as online methods using social media platforms and YouTube to promote to targeted audiences.
Question 3
Film distributors play an important role in distributing films to various markets and platforms. For short films, distributors represent the film at festivals and markets worldwide to sell it to companies that screen shorts. For feature films, distributors handle theatrical releases in specific countries as well as marketing and home video/streaming distribution. Distributors will source new films at festivals like Cannes and Sundance.
For a horror film, an independent distributor would be suitable as horror films tend not to get major releases but are well advertised. Independent distributors like Icon Film Distribution and Vertigo Films have experience with successful horror films and could benefit from a hit. Bigger companies also provide experience distributing a wide variety of films. Specialist horror dist
Production and distribution of horror films
The document discusses the production and distribution of horror films. It explains that production involves pre-production, production, and post-production phases. Small production companies develop ideas and seek funding from distributors, who are large studios that market and distribute the films for profit. It provides examples of popular horror films distributed by Universal, 20th Century Fox, and Warner Bros and notes that most distributors are American companies.
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The document discusses how the creator's film product would engage audiences and be distributed. It would engage audiences through suspenseful intertitles that cut between clips, and an eerie musical score that creates tension and fear. Regarding distribution, major distributors are well-funded conglomerates that market widely and distribute mainstream, "safe" films with known actors. As the creator's film has a high budget, famous actors, and conventional style, it would likely be distributed by a major company that can advertise it worldwide in theaters and for download/purchase.
What kind of media institution might distribute your product and why?
The document considers several potential film production and distribution companies for a low-budget psychological thriller film, including Film4 Productions, Vertigo Films, Hammer Films, and Warner Bros. Film4 and Vertigo Films are identified as the best options because they have experience producing similar low-budget films for British audiences, while Warner Bros. would not be suitable due to only distributing high-budget Hollywood films.
Evaluation question 3
A film distributor is responsible for marketing a film and getting it distributed to theaters, home video, and television. For the film opening described in the document, a major studio like Universal Pictures would be best suited as the distributor, as the genre (action/spy) has a mainstream audience. Universal has its own distribution arm, United International Pictures, which distributes many action and spy films. Choosing a major studio and distributor like Universal would allow the film to be broadly marketed and distributed globally to reach its intended mainstream audience.
Question 3
The document discusses potential film distributors for a paranormal horror film called "The Hellion". It analyzes several major distributors: Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros, Lionsgate, 20th Century Fox, Universal Pictures, and Netflix. Warner Bros is identified as the best choice since it has experience distributing similar successful paranormal horror films like "The Conjuring". Netflix is also considered a good option given its large audience reach and success distributing low-budget and horror films. In the end, the document concludes that Warner Bros would help the film attract the right viewers given their experience with the genre.
Mainstream vs independent
Mainstream horror films are distributed widely in movie theaters and by major studios like Hollywood, targeting middle class teenagers and adults with realistic and gory content that could happen in real life, often having multiple sequels like the Scream franchise. Independent horror films are standalone projects without sequels from independent production companies, like The Cabin in the Woods which targets middle class males ages 15-30 with its dark and sinister storyline.
Q3
The document discusses potential film distributors for different types of movies. It analyzes the distributors of films like The Truman Show, The Breakfast Club, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Submarine, and Juno. Based on this, the document concludes that Film4 and Focus Features would be suitable distributors since they distribute independent comedy-dramas in both the UK and internationally. Fox Searchlight Pictures could also be an option as it specializes in independent comedy-dramas, though mainly in North America. The production value of the author's own film would be low as an independent project, targeting a niche younger adult audience.
What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
The document discusses potential film distribution companies for a low-budget British thriller/horror film. It analyzes Film4 Productions, Vertigo Films, Warner Bros., and Hammer Films, concluding that Film4 and Vertigo would be best as they are British companies that have successfully distributed similar low-budget films in the UK market in the past.
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