David Yates is a British film director born in 1963. He was inspired to pursue filmmaking after watching Jaws at a young age. Yates directed numerous short films in the late 1980s and early 1990s before breaking through with the 2003 political thriller State of Play. In 2005, he was chosen to direct Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth installment in the popular Harry Potter film series. Impressed with his work, Warner Bros. brought Yates back to direct the final four Harry Potter films from 2009 to 2011, making him the longest-serving director of the franchise. Yates is known for his realistic and politically-themed style of filmmaking.
Christopher Nolan is considered an auteur director because he writes and directs all of his own films, maintains creative control, and has a distinctive visual style. Some of Nolan's signature techniques include non-linear storytelling, using characters that start as heroes but reveal evil qualities, shooting scenes from characters' perspectives, and using contrast between light and dark. Nolan also works consistently with the same core crew members like his brother Jonathan Nolan, editor Lee Smith, cinematographer Wally Pfister, and production designer Nathan Crowley. He is most famous for his Dark Knight trilogy portraying Batman, which explores the iconic superhero as a complex anti-hero.
History of the psychological thriller moviesixthform96
The document provides a history of the psychological thriller genre in film. It discusses key elements of psychological thrillers like their focus on characters' unstable emotions and mental states over physical elements. Some popular examples from different decades are given, such as Rear Window from the 1950s, Psycho from the 1960s, Dead Ringers from the 1980s, and The Mist from the 2000s. Each decade saw psychological thriller films that pushed narrative and themes of identity, perception, and reality in exploring characters' disturbed mental states.
The document discusses the history and evolution of the horror genre from its origins in gothic literature to modern times. Early horror films from the 1920s relied on visuals and storytelling due to technological limitations. The genre was established in the 1930s with Universal Pictures' Dracula and Frankenstein. Over subsequent decades, the genre evolved alongside technological advances and societal changes, incorporating new themes, settings, and special effects to continually frighten and thrill audiences.
The document discusses the thriller genre in film and its conventions. It notes that thrillers create tension, anticipation, and suspense through their fast pacing and use of sound and editing techniques. Common thriller conventions include the use of black and white color schemes, lighting and shadows, and flashbacks. It also discusses several subgenres of thrillers and provides examples of codes and conventions commonly used, such as lighting, shadows, and mirrors to create mystery and suspense. Alfred Hitchcock is highlighted as a famous director known for suspenseful thrillers like Psycho that utilize techniques like unexpected music and hidden identities through shadowy lighting.
This presentation summarizes a movie called "The Shawshank Redemption". It discusses the plot, characters, and critical analysis of the movie. The objectives of the presentation were to develop various skills like communication, analysis, and public speaking. Some limitations included time constraints and limited information. The movie is about a man named Andy who is wrongly imprisoned and becomes friends with another inmate named Red. It depicts the harsh realities of prison life and ends with a message of hope. The presentation concludes that the movie is beautifully adapted from the novella and touches people's hearts, while recommending removing one unnecessary scene.
The document analyzes the opening sequence of the film Vertigo through its camera angles, soundtrack, editing, and mise-en-scene. The sequence starts with a close-up of a frightened woman's eye that pans up to her face. It establishes an eerie tone using dizzying camera angles and a unsettling non-diegetic soundtrack. The editing employs slow pacing and spirals to mirror themes of confusion and obsession. Elements like the policeman's uniform and use of vivid red contrasted with a washed-out palette set the dark and ominous tone through mise-en-scene.
Bollywood refers to the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai, India. It derives its name from a portmanteau of Bombay (the former name of Mumbai) and Hollywood. Bollywood is the largest film producer in India and one of the largest film industries in the world in terms of films and tickets produced and sold annually. The Indian film industry has evolved greatly from the silent films of the 1910s to become a technologically advanced, globally recognized industry producing over 1000 films annually across multiple regional languages including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and others. Key events in its history include the first talkie film in 1931, the arrival of color film in the late 1930s, and the "
Indian cinema began in 1913 with Dadasaheb Phalke's film Raja Harishchandra. The silent era ended in 1931 with Ardeshir Irani's first talkie film Alam Ara. Major studios like Prabhat, Bombay Talkies and New Theatres produced socially conscious films in the 1930s. The 1950s-60s were considered the golden age of Indian cinema. Satyajit Ray's Pather Panchali in 1955 brought international acclaim. The blockbuster Mughal-e-Azam was released in 1960. The angry young man persona of Amitabh Bachchan dominated the 1970s. Regional cinema also thrived with films from Karnataka
Christopher Nolan is considered an auteur director because he writes and directs all of his own films, maintains creative control, and has a distinctive visual style. Some of Nolan's signature techniques include non-linear storytelling, using characters that start as heroes but reveal evil qualities, shooting scenes from characters' perspectives, and using contrast between light and dark. Nolan also works consistently with the same core crew members like his brother Jonathan Nolan, editor Lee Smith, cinematographer Wally Pfister, and production designer Nathan Crowley. He is most famous for his Dark Knight trilogy portraying Batman, which explores the iconic superhero as a complex anti-hero.
History of the psychological thriller moviesixthform96
The document provides a history of the psychological thriller genre in film. It discusses key elements of psychological thrillers like their focus on characters' unstable emotions and mental states over physical elements. Some popular examples from different decades are given, such as Rear Window from the 1950s, Psycho from the 1960s, Dead Ringers from the 1980s, and The Mist from the 2000s. Each decade saw psychological thriller films that pushed narrative and themes of identity, perception, and reality in exploring characters' disturbed mental states.
The document discusses the history and evolution of the horror genre from its origins in gothic literature to modern times. Early horror films from the 1920s relied on visuals and storytelling due to technological limitations. The genre was established in the 1930s with Universal Pictures' Dracula and Frankenstein. Over subsequent decades, the genre evolved alongside technological advances and societal changes, incorporating new themes, settings, and special effects to continually frighten and thrill audiences.
The document discusses the thriller genre in film and its conventions. It notes that thrillers create tension, anticipation, and suspense through their fast pacing and use of sound and editing techniques. Common thriller conventions include the use of black and white color schemes, lighting and shadows, and flashbacks. It also discusses several subgenres of thrillers and provides examples of codes and conventions commonly used, such as lighting, shadows, and mirrors to create mystery and suspense. Alfred Hitchcock is highlighted as a famous director known for suspenseful thrillers like Psycho that utilize techniques like unexpected music and hidden identities through shadowy lighting.
This presentation summarizes a movie called "The Shawshank Redemption". It discusses the plot, characters, and critical analysis of the movie. The objectives of the presentation were to develop various skills like communication, analysis, and public speaking. Some limitations included time constraints and limited information. The movie is about a man named Andy who is wrongly imprisoned and becomes friends with another inmate named Red. It depicts the harsh realities of prison life and ends with a message of hope. The presentation concludes that the movie is beautifully adapted from the novella and touches people's hearts, while recommending removing one unnecessary scene.
The document analyzes the opening sequence of the film Vertigo through its camera angles, soundtrack, editing, and mise-en-scene. The sequence starts with a close-up of a frightened woman's eye that pans up to her face. It establishes an eerie tone using dizzying camera angles and a unsettling non-diegetic soundtrack. The editing employs slow pacing and spirals to mirror themes of confusion and obsession. Elements like the policeman's uniform and use of vivid red contrasted with a washed-out palette set the dark and ominous tone through mise-en-scene.
Bollywood refers to the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai, India. It derives its name from a portmanteau of Bombay (the former name of Mumbai) and Hollywood. Bollywood is the largest film producer in India and one of the largest film industries in the world in terms of films and tickets produced and sold annually. The Indian film industry has evolved greatly from the silent films of the 1910s to become a technologically advanced, globally recognized industry producing over 1000 films annually across multiple regional languages including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and others. Key events in its history include the first talkie film in 1931, the arrival of color film in the late 1930s, and the "
Indian cinema began in 1913 with Dadasaheb Phalke's film Raja Harishchandra. The silent era ended in 1931 with Ardeshir Irani's first talkie film Alam Ara. Major studios like Prabhat, Bombay Talkies and New Theatres produced socially conscious films in the 1930s. The 1950s-60s were considered the golden age of Indian cinema. Satyajit Ray's Pather Panchali in 1955 brought international acclaim. The blockbuster Mughal-e-Azam was released in 1960. The angry young man persona of Amitabh Bachchan dominated the 1970s. Regional cinema also thrived with films from Karnataka
The document provides details for a proposed action film called "The Heist". It summarizes the genre as action and lists common elements like danger, revenge, and urban settings. It then describes the narrative structure with the beginning introducing two cops, the middle involving a terrorist plot they must stop, and the end resolving the plot and revealing corruption. It recommends Samuel L. Jackson and Will Smith as protagonists, Alan Rickman as the antagonist, and others for supporting roles. John McTiernan is proposed as director due to his experience. The film is pitched as comparable to "Bad Boys" and "Die Hard" but with its own twists. A 200-word pitch is provided that covers all elements.
The Dark Knight is a 2008 film directed by Christopher Nolan. It stars Christian Bale as Batman/Bruce Wayne working with Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) to dismantle crime organizations in Gotham City. However, they encounter a new threat in the form of the Joker (Heath Ledger), a criminal mastermind who unleashes chaos on the city. The film was a major commercial success and Heath Ledger won a posthumous Academy Award for his role as the Joker.
The document provides a history of horror movies from the 1920s to the 2000s. It discusses the emergence of horror films in the 1920s-1930s focusing on adaptations of classic stories. The 1940s saw a decline due to WWII but produced some classics. The 1950s featured "mutant" movies while the 1960s introduced the thriller genre with films like Psycho. The 1970s had a surge of influential films like The Exorcist and Halloween. New technology enhanced horror in the 1980s. The 1990s featured psychopath killers in response to overused monsters. Finally, the 2000s brought the teen horror/slasher genre with movies like The Ring.
This document provides a history of fantasy films from the 1900s to present day. It notes that fantasy films were not very popular until the 1980s when advances in technology allowed for better special effects. Early fantasy films relied on costumes, animation, and musical elements to portray fantasy. Throughout the decades, technology improved visual effects capabilities, and by the 2000s CGI allowed for highly realistic fantasy elements. Recent blockbuster fantasy films like Harry Potter and Disney remakes have been very successful and pushed the genre forward. Future films will continue advancing what can be portrayed through new technologies.
The French New Wave was an influential film movement that emerged in France in the late 1950s. A group of young film critics-turned-directors rejected classical filmmaking styles in favor of personal expression, deep composition, long takes, and location shooting. They drew inspiration from American films and aimed to bring a sense of realism and flexibility to cinema. Some of the most influential French New Wave films included Breathless, The 400 Blows, and Jules and Jim. The movement had a significant impact on global filmmaking styles.
The history of Indian Cinema is a vast and interesting subject. There is much to be studied on it. I am a mass comm student, studying in Prestige college, Indore. This presentation was created as part of a semester project. I had great fun whilst making this presentation. Learning about the history of Indian cinema was very fascinating. I hope this presentation is of some use to you as well. My main reference was "Mass Communication in India" by Keval J. Kumar.
Edit;- In the final slide, instead of 'time unmemorable', its 'time immemorial'.
The document discusses the French New Wave cinema movement of the late 1950s and 1960s. Key points:
- Film directors like François Truffaut, Jean-Luc Godard, and others rejected the classic style of French cinema and experimented with techniques like jump cuts, location shooting, and improvised dialogue.
- They attacked the traditional literary style and established the director as the "author" of the film.
- Films of the New Wave were low-budget and rapidly gained popularity, spreading the movement to other countries and increasingly addressing political topics through the 1960s.
- François Truffaut's film The 400 Blows was personally autobiographical and helped establish him as a
The document provides a timeline of key events in the history of horror movies from 1896 to 2008. Some of the earliest films included the world's first true horror movie from 1896 called The Devil's Castle. In 1898, one of the first versions of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was made. Landmark films included the first full-length movie with a monster in 1910 called Notre Dame de Paris and the first full-length pure horror movie in 1911 called The Vengeance of Egypt. The timeline notes the introduction of sound in horror films and important films that established norms in horror music and makeup effects. It outlines the introduction of film ratings systems and bans as well as the rise of video formats that helped popularize horror movies among consumers.
Paddington (2014) Industry and AudienceElle Sullivan
The document summarizes the production, distribution, and marketing of the 2014 film Paddington. It was produced by StudioCanal and Heyday Films, directed by Paul King, and had a $55 million budget. Paddington had a widespread global release in over 40 countries and 30 languages. An extensive marketing campaign included a Paddington Trail of statues across London designed by celebrities, partnerships with brands like Nintendo and Heathrow Express, and a charitable auction that raised $930,000.
The document provides film fact sheets for three horror movies: The Ring (2002), A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010), and The Woman in Black (2012). The Ring is about a cursed video tape that kills those who watch it within seven days. Nightmare on Elm Street features the killer Freddy Krueger who murders teens in their dreams. The Woman in Black tells the story of a lawyer investigating an old house that is haunted by the ghost of a vengeful woman in black who lost her son.
This document provides an analysis of Wes Anderson's cinematographic style in three of his films: Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Moonrise Kingdom (2012), and The Royal Tenenbaums (2001). It examines Anderson's use of symmetry, color palettes, shot types like the planimetric shot, and how he was influenced by directors like Jean-Luc Godard. The goal is to better understand Anderson's signature visual style and how it can inform the document author's own film project. Research methods will include interviews, articles, and the book "The Wes Anderson Collection."
Codes and conventions in the horror genreamberloo20
Horror films use various codes and conventions to frighten audiences, including narrative structures involving disruption and attempts to repair equilibrium, stereotypical characters like protagonists and antagonists, and mise-en-scene elements like isolated settings, dark lighting, costumes signifying hope or evil, and props representing violence. Additionally, the document discusses how colors like red, black, and white are used to convey danger and mystery, and how non-diegetic and synchronous sounds create suspense, scare audiences, and change the mood.
Introduction to film genre study #1 film noirshanovitz
Film noir refers to dark, gritty crime films made in the 1940s-1950s that depicted a bleak, cynical worldview. These films were influenced by pulp fiction of the time and explored themes of postwar despair, alienation, and existentialism. While not intentionally created as a genre, film noir is characterized by certain visual styles, settings, character archetypes like the hardboiled detective, and themes of fatalism. Scholars debate whether film noir should be considered a genre defined by conventions or a mode that produces feelings of unease in viewers.
A film distributor is an independent company that markets and circulates movies to theaters and home viewers. Distribution involves finding the largest possible audience for a film. Distributors aim to convince exhibitors like movie theaters to show the film. They arrange screenings and use marketing techniques. Once contracted, the distributor ensures enough film prints are made and shipped to theaters on opening day. They also create advertisements. As an example, the independent film Bullet Boy was released on 75 prints in the UK through the distributor Verve Pictures, who aimed to appeal to diverse audiences through newspaper ads and a poster conveying the film's tone.
Opening analysis of this is england Luke O'Donnellhaverstockmedia
The opening scene of This is England is a collection of news clips from 1980s Britain set to the song "54-46 Was My Number" by Toots & The Maytals. The clips show the impact of Margaret Thatcher's policies on different groups in British society. While the song is about Jamaica, it emphasizes the popularity of reggae in UK youth culture at the time. White text titles are overlaid on the black-and-white clips to introduce the film and director while maintaining the authenticity of the original footage and creating a smooth pacing for the opening sequence.
Satyajit Ray was an Indian filmmaker, author, and music composer born in 1921 in Calcutta, India. He directed acclaimed films like Pather Panchali (1955), Aparajito (1956), and Apu Trilogy (1959) which were influential in establishing his reputation. Ray's films were influenced by his interest in literature and social issues. He received numerous national and international honors including an Honorary Oscar in 1992 for his contributions to cinema. Ray was considered a master filmmaker and one of India's greatest directors.
Christopher Nolan is a renowned British-American film director, producer and screenwriter known for his complex, darkly psychological films. Some of his most famous films include Memento, Inception, the Dark Knight trilogy, Interstellar. He is known for complex, nonlinear storytelling and emphasis on practical effects over CGI. He frequently collaborates with actors like Christian Bale, Michael Caine and composers like Hans Zimmer. Nolan strives to bring an artistic and realistic approach to blockbuster films.
Auteur theory holds that a director's film reflects their personal creative vision. It originated in 1950s France with critics arguing that some directors' styles were distinct enough to shine through studio interference and the filmmaking process. In the 1960s, American critic Andrew Sarris popularized auteur theory as a way to analyze films and define serious artistic works through studying respected director's films. However, auteur theory was later criticized for overlooking the collaborative nature of filmmaking.
This document provides an analysis of the conventions and techniques used in the 1960 film Psycho. It summarizes that Psycho set the classic conventions of the thriller genre by taking place in a remote isolated location away from the city. It introduces a pretty blonde woman as the likely first victim and features murders at night during rainy miserable weather. The opening music establishes an unsettling tone. Titles use the date without a year to make the events feel like they could happen at any time. Camera techniques like panning and close-up shots create unease and a sense of voyeurism. Costuming is used to signify the main character Marion Crane's shifting innocence and doomed fate.
El documento describe el surgimiento de la comedia dialogada con el cine sonoro en 1927, liderada por los Hermanos Marx y Abbott y Costello. Explica las características de este nuevo género como temas recurrentes como Dios, sexo y muerte, tramas hilarantes, diálogos absurdos y slapsticks. Luego se detalla las carreras cinematográficas de los Hermanos Marx y Abbott y Costello, y cómo Woody Allen es uno de los máximos representantes actuales de este género con sus películas que tratan temas como el am
The document discusses several theories about why people enjoy horror films. It analyzes films like Halloween, Night of the Living Dead, Get Out, and Annabelle. Experts like Malcolm Turvey, George Romero, and Jordan Peele provide insights into the appeal of horror tropes and how certain films tackle social issues. The "beast within" theory and use of jump scares in films is also examined, along with analyses of individual horror movies and their directors.
As media the history behind the horror genreRosie_16
The document summarizes the evolution of horror films from the 1930s to the 2000s. It discusses how the genre originated and became popular in the 1930s with films like Dracula and Frankenstein. It then covers trends in subsequent decades, such as the introduction of sequels and color in the 1950s, a focus on psychological horror and Hammer films in the 1960s, gory "body horror" films in the 1980s, and remakes in the 2000s after 9/11 made depictions of violence less acceptable. The document analyzes how real-world events and technological advances, like the development of special effects, influenced the changing nature of horror movies over time.
The document provides details for a proposed action film called "The Heist". It summarizes the genre as action and lists common elements like danger, revenge, and urban settings. It then describes the narrative structure with the beginning introducing two cops, the middle involving a terrorist plot they must stop, and the end resolving the plot and revealing corruption. It recommends Samuel L. Jackson and Will Smith as protagonists, Alan Rickman as the antagonist, and others for supporting roles. John McTiernan is proposed as director due to his experience. The film is pitched as comparable to "Bad Boys" and "Die Hard" but with its own twists. A 200-word pitch is provided that covers all elements.
The Dark Knight is a 2008 film directed by Christopher Nolan. It stars Christian Bale as Batman/Bruce Wayne working with Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) to dismantle crime organizations in Gotham City. However, they encounter a new threat in the form of the Joker (Heath Ledger), a criminal mastermind who unleashes chaos on the city. The film was a major commercial success and Heath Ledger won a posthumous Academy Award for his role as the Joker.
The document provides a history of horror movies from the 1920s to the 2000s. It discusses the emergence of horror films in the 1920s-1930s focusing on adaptations of classic stories. The 1940s saw a decline due to WWII but produced some classics. The 1950s featured "mutant" movies while the 1960s introduced the thriller genre with films like Psycho. The 1970s had a surge of influential films like The Exorcist and Halloween. New technology enhanced horror in the 1980s. The 1990s featured psychopath killers in response to overused monsters. Finally, the 2000s brought the teen horror/slasher genre with movies like The Ring.
This document provides a history of fantasy films from the 1900s to present day. It notes that fantasy films were not very popular until the 1980s when advances in technology allowed for better special effects. Early fantasy films relied on costumes, animation, and musical elements to portray fantasy. Throughout the decades, technology improved visual effects capabilities, and by the 2000s CGI allowed for highly realistic fantasy elements. Recent blockbuster fantasy films like Harry Potter and Disney remakes have been very successful and pushed the genre forward. Future films will continue advancing what can be portrayed through new technologies.
The French New Wave was an influential film movement that emerged in France in the late 1950s. A group of young film critics-turned-directors rejected classical filmmaking styles in favor of personal expression, deep composition, long takes, and location shooting. They drew inspiration from American films and aimed to bring a sense of realism and flexibility to cinema. Some of the most influential French New Wave films included Breathless, The 400 Blows, and Jules and Jim. The movement had a significant impact on global filmmaking styles.
The history of Indian Cinema is a vast and interesting subject. There is much to be studied on it. I am a mass comm student, studying in Prestige college, Indore. This presentation was created as part of a semester project. I had great fun whilst making this presentation. Learning about the history of Indian cinema was very fascinating. I hope this presentation is of some use to you as well. My main reference was "Mass Communication in India" by Keval J. Kumar.
Edit;- In the final slide, instead of 'time unmemorable', its 'time immemorial'.
The document discusses the French New Wave cinema movement of the late 1950s and 1960s. Key points:
- Film directors like François Truffaut, Jean-Luc Godard, and others rejected the classic style of French cinema and experimented with techniques like jump cuts, location shooting, and improvised dialogue.
- They attacked the traditional literary style and established the director as the "author" of the film.
- Films of the New Wave were low-budget and rapidly gained popularity, spreading the movement to other countries and increasingly addressing political topics through the 1960s.
- François Truffaut's film The 400 Blows was personally autobiographical and helped establish him as a
The document provides a timeline of key events in the history of horror movies from 1896 to 2008. Some of the earliest films included the world's first true horror movie from 1896 called The Devil's Castle. In 1898, one of the first versions of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was made. Landmark films included the first full-length movie with a monster in 1910 called Notre Dame de Paris and the first full-length pure horror movie in 1911 called The Vengeance of Egypt. The timeline notes the introduction of sound in horror films and important films that established norms in horror music and makeup effects. It outlines the introduction of film ratings systems and bans as well as the rise of video formats that helped popularize horror movies among consumers.
Paddington (2014) Industry and AudienceElle Sullivan
The document summarizes the production, distribution, and marketing of the 2014 film Paddington. It was produced by StudioCanal and Heyday Films, directed by Paul King, and had a $55 million budget. Paddington had a widespread global release in over 40 countries and 30 languages. An extensive marketing campaign included a Paddington Trail of statues across London designed by celebrities, partnerships with brands like Nintendo and Heathrow Express, and a charitable auction that raised $930,000.
The document provides film fact sheets for three horror movies: The Ring (2002), A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010), and The Woman in Black (2012). The Ring is about a cursed video tape that kills those who watch it within seven days. Nightmare on Elm Street features the killer Freddy Krueger who murders teens in their dreams. The Woman in Black tells the story of a lawyer investigating an old house that is haunted by the ghost of a vengeful woman in black who lost her son.
This document provides an analysis of Wes Anderson's cinematographic style in three of his films: Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Moonrise Kingdom (2012), and The Royal Tenenbaums (2001). It examines Anderson's use of symmetry, color palettes, shot types like the planimetric shot, and how he was influenced by directors like Jean-Luc Godard. The goal is to better understand Anderson's signature visual style and how it can inform the document author's own film project. Research methods will include interviews, articles, and the book "The Wes Anderson Collection."
Codes and conventions in the horror genreamberloo20
Horror films use various codes and conventions to frighten audiences, including narrative structures involving disruption and attempts to repair equilibrium, stereotypical characters like protagonists and antagonists, and mise-en-scene elements like isolated settings, dark lighting, costumes signifying hope or evil, and props representing violence. Additionally, the document discusses how colors like red, black, and white are used to convey danger and mystery, and how non-diegetic and synchronous sounds create suspense, scare audiences, and change the mood.
Introduction to film genre study #1 film noirshanovitz
Film noir refers to dark, gritty crime films made in the 1940s-1950s that depicted a bleak, cynical worldview. These films were influenced by pulp fiction of the time and explored themes of postwar despair, alienation, and existentialism. While not intentionally created as a genre, film noir is characterized by certain visual styles, settings, character archetypes like the hardboiled detective, and themes of fatalism. Scholars debate whether film noir should be considered a genre defined by conventions or a mode that produces feelings of unease in viewers.
A film distributor is an independent company that markets and circulates movies to theaters and home viewers. Distribution involves finding the largest possible audience for a film. Distributors aim to convince exhibitors like movie theaters to show the film. They arrange screenings and use marketing techniques. Once contracted, the distributor ensures enough film prints are made and shipped to theaters on opening day. They also create advertisements. As an example, the independent film Bullet Boy was released on 75 prints in the UK through the distributor Verve Pictures, who aimed to appeal to diverse audiences through newspaper ads and a poster conveying the film's tone.
Opening analysis of this is england Luke O'Donnellhaverstockmedia
The opening scene of This is England is a collection of news clips from 1980s Britain set to the song "54-46 Was My Number" by Toots & The Maytals. The clips show the impact of Margaret Thatcher's policies on different groups in British society. While the song is about Jamaica, it emphasizes the popularity of reggae in UK youth culture at the time. White text titles are overlaid on the black-and-white clips to introduce the film and director while maintaining the authenticity of the original footage and creating a smooth pacing for the opening sequence.
Satyajit Ray was an Indian filmmaker, author, and music composer born in 1921 in Calcutta, India. He directed acclaimed films like Pather Panchali (1955), Aparajito (1956), and Apu Trilogy (1959) which were influential in establishing his reputation. Ray's films were influenced by his interest in literature and social issues. He received numerous national and international honors including an Honorary Oscar in 1992 for his contributions to cinema. Ray was considered a master filmmaker and one of India's greatest directors.
Christopher Nolan is a renowned British-American film director, producer and screenwriter known for his complex, darkly psychological films. Some of his most famous films include Memento, Inception, the Dark Knight trilogy, Interstellar. He is known for complex, nonlinear storytelling and emphasis on practical effects over CGI. He frequently collaborates with actors like Christian Bale, Michael Caine and composers like Hans Zimmer. Nolan strives to bring an artistic and realistic approach to blockbuster films.
Auteur theory holds that a director's film reflects their personal creative vision. It originated in 1950s France with critics arguing that some directors' styles were distinct enough to shine through studio interference and the filmmaking process. In the 1960s, American critic Andrew Sarris popularized auteur theory as a way to analyze films and define serious artistic works through studying respected director's films. However, auteur theory was later criticized for overlooking the collaborative nature of filmmaking.
This document provides an analysis of the conventions and techniques used in the 1960 film Psycho. It summarizes that Psycho set the classic conventions of the thriller genre by taking place in a remote isolated location away from the city. It introduces a pretty blonde woman as the likely first victim and features murders at night during rainy miserable weather. The opening music establishes an unsettling tone. Titles use the date without a year to make the events feel like they could happen at any time. Camera techniques like panning and close-up shots create unease and a sense of voyeurism. Costuming is used to signify the main character Marion Crane's shifting innocence and doomed fate.
El documento describe el surgimiento de la comedia dialogada con el cine sonoro en 1927, liderada por los Hermanos Marx y Abbott y Costello. Explica las características de este nuevo género como temas recurrentes como Dios, sexo y muerte, tramas hilarantes, diálogos absurdos y slapsticks. Luego se detalla las carreras cinematográficas de los Hermanos Marx y Abbott y Costello, y cómo Woody Allen es uno de los máximos representantes actuales de este género con sus películas que tratan temas como el am
The document discusses several theories about why people enjoy horror films. It analyzes films like Halloween, Night of the Living Dead, Get Out, and Annabelle. Experts like Malcolm Turvey, George Romero, and Jordan Peele provide insights into the appeal of horror tropes and how certain films tackle social issues. The "beast within" theory and use of jump scares in films is also examined, along with analyses of individual horror movies and their directors.
As media the history behind the horror genreRosie_16
The document summarizes the evolution of horror films from the 1930s to the 2000s. It discusses how the genre originated and became popular in the 1930s with films like Dracula and Frankenstein. It then covers trends in subsequent decades, such as the introduction of sequels and color in the 1950s, a focus on psychological horror and Hammer films in the 1960s, gory "body horror" films in the 1980s, and remakes in the 2000s after 9/11 made depictions of violence less acceptable. The document analyzes how real-world events and technological advances, like the development of special effects, influenced the changing nature of horror movies over time.
This document provides background information on Tim Burton's career and filmmaking style to inform a documentary. It includes a timeline of Burton's films, notes on his frequent collaborators, conventions of documentaries, analysis of example documentaries, and research on what appeals to Burton fans. Key points are Burton's gothic and outsider-focused characters, influence of German Expressionism, and animated films being more beloved than live action. The document aims to understand the audience and incorporate elements that reflect Burton's distinctive visuals and appeal to fans.
There are several ways to analyze a film, including genre analysis, auteur theory, and Lacey's repertoire of elements. Genre analysis examines a film's style and conventions to classify it into a genre like western or science fiction. Auteur theory analyzes a director's personal style and recurring themes across their body of work. Lacey's repertoire looks at elements like characters, narrative structure, settings, and technical aspects. Together, genre analysis and auteur theory can provide deeper understanding and appreciation of a film by considering both its formal qualities and the director's unique vision.
The document provides an overview of the film industry, including key events and people in its history. It discusses the early silent film era, influential directors like D.W. Griffith and F.W. Murnau. It also covers the Hollywood studio system of the 1930s-1940s and notable stars like Humphrey Bogart. Biographies are given for Julia Roberts and Nicole Kidman. News about a planned Indiana Jones sequel with Harrison Ford and Steven Spielberg is reported. An exercise section with multiple choice questions about films is also included.
The document discusses the conventions and techniques used in different genres of films including horror, drama, comedy, and thriller. For horror films, it mentions that typical conventions include vampires, exorcism, and human monsters. It discusses the use of lighting, props, costumes, music, shots, and editing to set the right mood and tension. For drama films, it provides examples of popular teen dramas and mentions conventions like high school, romance, and first love stories. It also compares conventions of teen drama and horror genres. The document analyzes conventions and inspirations for different genres to help the group choose and develop their film project.
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- Charlotte Harvey and Jake Ray will play the lead roles of Rosie and Jay.
- Important elements that need development include costumes, locations, sound design, and plot details.
- Research has been done on conventions of the romantic drama genre as well as the 1940s time period for accurate portrayals.
- Target audience will be young women ages 16-25 who can relate to the characters
The document provides details about Laura Mayall's plans for her media film trailer project on the genre of romantic drama. Some key points:
- The genre is romantic drama, with the obstacle being World War II. The plot involves a young couple separated when the male character goes to war and dies.
- It will be set in the 1940s for historical accuracy. Research has been done on costumes, locations, and casting.
- Storyboarding and applying Tzvetan Todorov's narrative theory shows plot points of equilibrium disrupted by war and death, then memory and moving on.
- Target audience is young adult females 16-25. Promotion plans include posters, social media, and show
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- The film will be set in 1940s England and focus on a young couple, Rosie and Jay, whose relationship is separated by Jay going off to war.
- Generic conventions of the romantic drama genre include an obstacle (war in this case) preventing lovers from being together and often ending with their separation.
- Planning includes researching the 1940s time period for costumes, locations, and plot details. Actors have been cast and costume and hair styling will aim for historical accuracy.
- The plot involves childhood scenes of the characters transitioning to their romance as young
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The document summarizes the layout and design elements of magazine covers and pages. Key points include:
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The document provides details on the layout and design of magazine covers and pages. Key points include:
- Magazine covers feature recognizable mastheads, cover lines that stand out, and photos of popular celebrities/artists to draw in readers.
- Inside pages use mastheads, bold headings, and color blocking to identify sections and make content easy to navigate.
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2. Early Life – A Passion for Film
David Yates was born in Lancashire,
England on 30 November 1963. He was
inspired to pursue a career in filmmaking
after watching Steven Spielberg’s 1975
movie Jaws. Before her death, Yates'
mother bought him a Super 8mm camera
to assist in his passion for film.
He used this to shoot short films and
videos in which he got his family and
friends to feature in. One of his videos,
named The Ghost Ship, was shot on
board the vessel where his uncle
worked as a cook.
3. Career - Background Information
David Yates came into the public eye from 1988 onwards when he directed
a number of short films, such as; When I was a girl, Good looks and
Oranges and Lemons.
In more recent years he has directed more popular and well known films,
such as Harry Potter – his greatest project to date.
In 1994 and 1995 he directed 5 episodes of well known TV drama, The Bill.
The six-part thriller State of Play in 2003, was Yates’ biggest achievement
until the Harry Potter films. It was recognised by various award
ceremonies and Hollywood film bosses.
4. Directorial Style
Yates is said to be a perfectionist and shoots numerous takes to get the best performances from his
cast. Emma Watson, one of the leading three actors in all of the Harry Potter films, said that Yates
insists on pushing the cast and crew to physical and emotional extremes.
His style of work includes political themes, realism, thought provoking dramas, character-driven
narratives and social themes.
Yates studied sociology, politics and literature in college which is what sparked his interest in these
subjects and the reason he portrayed some of these views and ideas in his work.
5. Scenes from the last 4 Harry Potter films, showing
the deeper storylines that Yate’s has directed.
6. Harry Potter 2006-2011
David Yates directed the last 4 Harry Potter films from the
years 2006-2011. He has been the longest standing director
in the film series.
Yates’ films all became consecutively the highest grossing entries
in the series. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the first
film on the series that Yates’ directed, became the highest
grossing Harry Potter film since the first instalment (Harry Potter
and the Philosophers Stone). This has made Yates’ the most
commercially successful British director in recent years.
The first scene Yates shot featured a giant interacting with the
young actors. This scene was Yates’ very first high-scale visual
effects piece.
7. Inspiration
Yates’ main inspiration from an early age, was Steven Spielberg. He was inspired and
fascinated with the work of Spielberg – in particular Jaws (1975).
From an early age Yates’ tried to understand the production and story elements
of motion pictures, he focused on the observation of characters, timing and the
reaction of the audience. He began casting short films at a young age for fun,
using the camera his mother had bought him.
Yates has also been influenced over the years, by well known and respected
directors such as Martin Scorsese, David Lean and Ken Loach.
8. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
In 2005 he was chosen by Warner Bros. Pictures to direct the fifth Harry Potter film. Harry
Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is the fifth film in the series, continuing on the
storyline from the films before.
Harry Potter is a book series written by JK Rowling in the mid to late 1990’s, about an 11
year old orphaned boy who learns he is a wizard and begins a new life in a school for
witches and wizards, where he encounters many life changing events. It is the highest
grossing film series of all time.
Yates believed that he was approached because the studio saw him fit to handle an "edgy
and emotional" film with a "political back-story", which he said he demonstrated in his
earlier work State of Play, Sex Traffic and The Girl in the Café.
Producer David Heyman agreed with Yates’ political views on the film and stated that "This
is a political film, not with a capital P, but it's about teen rebellion and the abuse of power.
David has made previous films in the U.K. about politics without being heavy handed”.
Before they started filming, Yates visited Leavesden Studios (where parts of Harry Potter
are filmed) and observed filming of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Yates spoke
personally to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire director Mike Newell about his first hand
experiences and taking on the role as director.
9. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
•After Warner Bros. were impressed by Yates
work on the Order of the Phoenix, Yates was
brought back to work on the 6th film, Harry Potter
and the Half Blood Prince. During production of
the Half Blood Prince, Warner Bros. announced
the Yates once again would direct the next films,
which were the final two. In an interview, Yates
commented on the producers' decision to
appoint him as director for the final films, saying
that "they wanted to do a Harry Potter that felt
realer, and more grown up.
•It was said that bringing Yates into the direction of Harry Potter was an ambition to try
and keep the franchise fresh.
•The sixth film adaptation became the second highest grossing film of 2009.
Yates worked alongside cinematographer Bruno Delbonnel and digital film colourist Peter
Doyle on colour grading the picture and developing the "choice of angles, the extreme
close-ups, and the pacing of the scenes." Yates described the style and look of the film as
"very layered" and "incredibly rich."
10. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
The filming of the two part final, was filmed over
two years from 2009 to 2011. Yates stated that
he filmed the two parts of the final motion
picture differently, with Part 1 in a "road movie"
style, while Part 2 was "much more operatic,
colourful and fantasy orientated”.
Yates’ work was complimented by critics that said his “fluid, fast-paced direction sends up the
crackling tension of a thriller”. Another review claimed that Yates had shown a knack for
capturing and demonstrating thorough sympathy of the characters, in particular the central
three characters; Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger and Harry Potter himself.
Famous film magazine Total Film wrote that Yates combines "spectacle and emotion into a
thrilling final chapter.” Yates was also praised for the "sharply directed" film and was
acknowledged for his "genuine visual sense", with author J. K. Rowling remarking that
"everyone who watches Deathly Hallows – Part 2 is going to see that he's steered us home
magnificently. It's incredible."
Half of the Harry Potter franchise has been directed by Yates, who has helmed four out of the
eight entries since 2006. Daniel Radcliffe commented that Yates brought his own sense of
realism to the film which wasn’t there before.
11. Luna Lovegood
Character Profile
Luna Lovegood, was a character from the final four Harry
Potter films. She was introduced in the 5th film, The Order
of the Phoenix, which happened to be the first film in
which Yates’ directed.
Luna had very set beliefs and was different to everyone
around her, she also had very specific political views
which suited Yates directorial style.
Luna’s entrance to the
Harry Potter films,
coincided with Yates’
which is thought to be
significant as Yates had
strong ideas about
politics and wanted to
bring a political side
into the film series, and
Luna ‘s personality and
character fitted this.
12. The film poster Through The Times The film poster for
for Philosophers the Deathly
stone (the first Hallows (the last
film, directed by film, directed by
Chris Columbus) David Yates) uses
uses fairly bright very dark colours,
targeting the
colours in
growing audience.
comparison to
the later films, to The darker colours
represent the
target a younger
more challenging
audience. and deeper
storylines.
In the final four films the storylines got darker, David Yates was thought to have been picked to direct
the final films was because of his ‘edgy and emotional’ approach to directing. This suited the final films
as the characters took on deeper storylines involving relationships and death.
Originally, the film was targeted at a young audience – 8-12 and the bright colours in the first poster
target them, as they will appreciate it more. Where as the final film was 10 years on and the original
audience will have grown up with the characters. So the producers are targeting the original audience,
staying loyal to the original fans and their needs, but still attracting a new 12+ audience (the film is rated
a 12A).
13. The colours in this film Film Posters The clothing worn by the
poster are very dark, which characters is different to in
represents a deeper the other films, as they are
themed Harry Potter no longer in school uniform,
apposed to the earlier this represents the
films which were more characters growing up and
child based. changes the scenery from
the first six films which were
The red sparks on the poster set in Hogwarts School.
is the only bit of bright
colour. The sparks represent
the use of wands, and the
colour red is generally used The Harry Potter title, is
to represent danger, this links the same style in each film
in with the gradual darker poster, however on the
storylines as the film series later posters it goes from
comes to an end. yellow to grey and black,
this represents the darker
nature of the later films.
A film poster from the final Harry Potter films. ‘No where is safe’ Is written on the poster
and suggests a darker storyline, but also links up the previous two films (both of which
Yates directed) as they have all touched upon the future of the characters and Hogwarts
the wizard school.
14. Film Posters
The film posters of the films that David Yates directed have a similar theme, the blue
tones in the sky of the posters are all the same shades, and a frequent use of clouds
coming over the characters, represents darkness and mystery. The colours in these
posters are darker and so is there clothing. However you can tell in the last two posters
here, that the characters are not wearing their uniform, representing maturity, and in
turn the more mature storylines.
15. Magazine Cover analysis
This front cover story is The background of the
based on the first part of cover is blue, which links to
the final Harry Potter film. the blue colours used on
The actors on the front the film poster and DVD
cover are the main cover.
characters of the film.
The leading character – The title of the magazine is
Harry Potter, is the main in red which corresponds to
model on the page, shown the red scar that Harry has
through being a central on his forehead in all of the
and bigger image. The films.
two other main characters
who have also been The broken glass which is
alongside Harry in all of what the faces of the other
the Harry Potter films, are main characters are layered
on the cover, but slightly over, represents the danger
smaller, along with the that the characters are in, in
villain character who is the upcoming film, and the
also a vital character to deeper darker storylines to
the films. come.
16. DVD covers
The Harry Potter DVD covers are all very similar, in terms of the colours and mise en scene
used. They all consist of the same three characters, including the one main character
(Harry Potter) at the front. The other two main characters are featured on all of these
covers however they are layered slightly behind Harry as he is the most important in all
films.
On the top of all the covers, is a ‘two disc’ special edition, this promotes the films and
encourages a two disc edition buy, these have only been available in the more recent
years, due to the advance in technology and the growing profit and budget of the Harry
Potter films.
17. DVD covers and posters
There are a variety of different film posters for each film, however the main
poster – used mostly in cinemas and on billboards, is usually very similar to the
DVD cover, in order to keep its identity.
The characters are wearing
the same clothing in both the
DVD cover and the poster.
This links both of the media
formats together, and for
example in the Order of the
Phoenix poster the
representations are kept the
same as they are all wearing
there school uniform, which
gives them their identity.
18. Film Trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
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