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The document analyzes different film distribution companies to find the most suitable one for a low-budget media project. It reviews several action films and their distributors, including Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Lionsgate, Magnolia Pictures, and Vertigo Films. The analysis determines that world-wide companies would not be interested due to the low budget, and recommends focusing on independent distributors that have successfully marketed similar small-scale films.
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This document evaluates potential media institutions that could distribute a low-budget British crime film. It analyzes 5 options: 20th Century Fox and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer would likely not be interested due to the small scale, while Film4 and HandMade Films seem more feasible as they have experience with independent and British films. Columbia Pictures may be open to it since they produced the similar crime film Snatch, which inspired parts of the screenplay. HandMade Films is identified as the best choice given its focus on British crime genres.
Question 3
Entertainment Film Distributors would be the most suitable company to distribute my film. As a British distributor of independent films in the UK and Ireland, they specialize in backing newcomers and low-budget films. They have distributed several romantic comedies, the genre of my film, including Run Fatboy Run, 17 Again, and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past. Their experience distributing popular romantic comedies in this genre would help ensure wide exposure for my film. Other companies like Momentum Pictures and Artificial Eye were less suitable - Momentum does not work with many low-budget projects and Artificial Eye focuses on art house and foreign films instead of my genre.
Institutional Research
The document discusses film distribution and recommends Vertigo Films as a suitable distributor for a short, independent horror film. It explains that a film distributor is responsible for marketing a film and lists the top 10 UK independent film distributors in 2013. While major studios like Warner Bros. and Lionsgate distribute big-budget horror films, Vertigo Films, as a growing intermediate UK company, would be more appropriate for a short, independent horror film without an extensive editing budget.
Eval task 3
StudioCanal would be a good production company for the film based on similarities to Catch Me Daddy. StudioCanal produces a variety of films from big budget comedies like Shaun of the Dead to low budget British dramas like Catch Me Daddy. Catch Me Daddy was similarly low budget, socially realistic, and was successfully marketed and distributed through film festivals. Other options like Vertigo and Altitude could also work but StudioCanal is best suited due to previous similar films and Catch Me Daddy's success.
What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
The document discusses film distribution and different film distribution companies. It examines the distributors of the films "Psycho," "Silence of the Lambs," and "Insidious" - Paramount Pictures, Orion Pictures, and FilmDistrict respectively. The document also discusses several British film distributors like Artificial Eye, Entertainment, and Lionsgate UK. It recommends that for a small, independent British film, Lionsgate UK would be the best distributor as they specialize in horror films similar to the proposed media product.
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Piper, a secret agent, must use her skills to save her kidnapped husband from Sergei while confined to her home. It reverses gender stereotypes with a strong female lead. The film is an independent thriller that the document's authors would want distributed by 20th Century Fox due to their success with similar action films like Taken. Their ideal cast includes Jason Statham as the villain Sergei, Rory Kinnear as the innocent husband John, and Natalie Portman as the heroic Piper. However, given the film's likely low budget, the preferred actual distributor would be Icon Films Distribution, a UK independent known for thriller, horror and mystery genres.
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Hammer Productions would be the best company to distribute the media product due to several factors:
1) Hammer is a well-known British production company, located in the UK, which is more suitable for targeting British teenagers.
2) Hammer is known for its Gothic horror films from the 1950s to present day, which would be a good fit for the extreme horror genre of the media product.
3) As an independent distributor, Hammer would allow for easy advertising and promotion targeted at its wide range of UK horror fans, helping to effectively reach the intended audience.
AS Media Studies: Evaluation Question 3
Patchwork Productions would be the most likely to distribute the student's film. It is a small, independent UK film company that produces low-budget thriller films and uses innovative distribution strategies. Unlike larger companies like Warner Bros. and Paramount, Patchwork would be open to distributing an amateur, student film project. Coffee Films could also be a possibility as it focuses on internet distribution that would reach the student's target audience. However, companies like Pixar and Warner Bros that produce major blockbuster films would have no interest in a low-budget, non-professional student film.
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This document evaluates potential media institutions that could distribute a low-budget British crime film. It analyzes 5 options: 20th Century Fox and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer would likely not be interested due to the small scale, while Film4 and HandMade Films seem more feasible as they have experience with independent and British films. Columbia Pictures may be open to it since they produced the similar crime film Snatch, which inspired parts of the screenplay. HandMade Films is identified as the best choice given its focus on British crime genres.
Question 3
Entertainment Film Distributors would be the most suitable company to distribute my film. As a British distributor of independent films in the UK and Ireland, they specialize in backing newcomers and low-budget films. They have distributed several romantic comedies, the genre of my film, including Run Fatboy Run, 17 Again, and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past. Their experience distributing popular romantic comedies in this genre would help ensure wide exposure for my film. Other companies like Momentum Pictures and Artificial Eye were less suitable - Momentum does not work with many low-budget projects and Artificial Eye focuses on art house and foreign films instead of my genre.
Institutional Research
The document discusses film distribution and recommends Vertigo Films as a suitable distributor for a short, independent horror film. It explains that a film distributor is responsible for marketing a film and lists the top 10 UK independent film distributors in 2013. While major studios like Warner Bros. and Lionsgate distribute big-budget horror films, Vertigo Films, as a growing intermediate UK company, would be more appropriate for a short, independent horror film without an extensive editing budget.
Eval task 3
StudioCanal would be a good production company for the film based on similarities to Catch Me Daddy. StudioCanal produces a variety of films from big budget comedies like Shaun of the Dead to low budget British dramas like Catch Me Daddy. Catch Me Daddy was similarly low budget, socially realistic, and was successfully marketed and distributed through film festivals. Other options like Vertigo and Altitude could also work but StudioCanal is best suited due to previous similar films and Catch Me Daddy's success.
What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
The document discusses film distribution and different film distribution companies. It examines the distributors of the films "Psycho," "Silence of the Lambs," and "Insidious" - Paramount Pictures, Orion Pictures, and FilmDistrict respectively. The document also discusses several British film distributors like Artificial Eye, Entertainment, and Lionsgate UK. It recommends that for a small, independent British film, Lionsgate UK would be the best distributor as they specialize in horror films similar to the proposed media product.
Eval q 3 updated
Piper, a secret agent, must use her skills to save her kidnapped husband from Sergei while confined to her home. It reverses gender stereotypes with a strong female lead. The film is an independent thriller that the document's authors would want distributed by 20th Century Fox due to their success with similar action films like Taken. Their ideal cast includes Jason Statham as the villain Sergei, Rory Kinnear as the innocent husband John, and Natalie Portman as the heroic Piper. However, given the film's likely low budget, the preferred actual distributor would be Icon Films Distribution, a UK independent known for thriller, horror and mystery genres.
Presentation1
Hammer Productions would be the best company to distribute the media product due to several factors:
1) Hammer is a well-known British production company, located in the UK, which is more suitable for targeting British teenagers.
2) Hammer is known for its Gothic horror films from the 1950s to present day, which would be a good fit for the extreme horror genre of the media product.
3) As an independent distributor, Hammer would allow for easy advertising and promotion targeted at its wide range of UK horror fans, helping to effectively reach the intended audience.
AS Media Studies: Evaluation Question 3
Patchwork Productions would be the most likely to distribute the student's film. It is a small, independent UK film company that produces low-budget thriller films and uses innovative distribution strategies. Unlike larger companies like Warner Bros. and Paramount, Patchwork would be open to distributing an amateur, student film project. Coffee Films could also be a possibility as it focuses on internet distribution that would reach the student's target audience. However, companies like Pixar and Warner Bros that produce major blockbuster films would have no interest in a low-budget, non-professional student film.
The Film Industry
The document outlines the 6 basic steps to creating and distributing an independent film, including developing an idea, finding a production company, producing and editing the film, distributing it to exhibitors, and having the exhibitors preview it for audiences. It then discusses the research done on major film distributors like 20th Century Fox and smaller UK-based distributor The Works, which was deemed appropriate for a low-budget thriller film due to its experience with similar genre and budget films.
Institutional research
The document discusses potential film distribution companies to partner with. It analyzes several major studios like Lionsgate, Paramount, and 20th Century Fox, noting the types of films they typically distribute and potential gaps to fill. It also considers smaller, independent distributors like Vertigo Films and Samuel Goldwyn Films that may be more suited for certain film genres or budgets. The document provides research on distribution models and a variety of options to explore for finding a partner to distribute a new film product.
Horror institutions
Lionsgate was formed in 1997 by Frank Giustra to capitalize on the growing film industry in his hometown of Canada. It acquired several small production companies and distributors, finding early box office success with controversial films that larger studios declined to distribute, such as American Psycho. Lionsgate went on to produce many popular horror franchises like Saw. Universal Studios, founded in 1912, is one of the oldest American film studios still in operation. It produced Jaws, directed by Steven Spielberg, which became one of the top grossing films of all time and gained significant profits. Universal is also known for producing other popular horror films.
Question 3
The document discusses potential film production companies to partner with for a psychological thriller film. It analyzes Lionsgate but determines it may not be the best fit due to Lionsgate focusing more on comedies and its American audience limiting the potential viewership. The document recommends Universal Pictures instead, describing it as an American film studio founded in 1912 that has produced many worldwide blockbuster hits that would help the thriller exceed viewership expectations globally.
Institutional research
This document discusses research into film companies and their horror films. It focuses on 20th Century Fox, Hammer Films, and certification ratings. 20th Century Fox is a major Hollywood studio known for franchises like Star Wars but also distributed some horror films. Hammer Films was a UK company famous for Gothic horror films in the 1960s. Certification ratings aim to classify films by age groups to target appropriate audiences. The document also provides details about the production, distribution, credits and release date that would be researched for a hypothetical horror film called "The Black Forest."
Film production company
This document provides information on three film production companies: Lions Gate Entertainment, Universal Studios, and Cloud Eight Films. It notes that Lions Gate Entertainment is a major Canadian-American entertainment company known for thrillers. Universal Studios is one of Hollywood's major studios owned by Comcast, known for blockbusters, franchises, and award-winning films across many genres, including several thrillers. Cloud Eight Films is a London-based production company run by Christian Colson, known for the thriller 127 Hours and other films.
Production and distribution
A film distributor is responsible for marketing a film and setting its release date and viewing method. A production company helps create the film by assisting with budgeting, scheduling, scripting, casting, and more. It oversees the film from initial idea to completion and is responsible for finding a director and actors. However, it is also responsible if anything goes wrong during production, like an actor injury or property damage. The document then provides examples of different films and their production and distribution companies to analyze correlations.
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Vertigo Films would be the best company to distribute the movie Caleidoscopio. As a small, low-budget British film company, Vertigo Films could fund and produce Caleidoscopio for around $500,000, which matches its limited budget. Vertigo Films focuses on international sales that could build a large global fan base for Caleidoscopio. They also have experience distributing similar thriller/horror films with unknown actors shot on simple locations rather than flashy Hollywood productions, which is the best fit for Caleidoscopio's niche psychological thriller genre and production means.
Production companies
Dimension Films is known for producing popular horror franchises like Halloween and Scream. Lionsgate has found success with gritty thrillers and horror films like Saw, The Last Exorcism, and American Psycho. Warner Bros has a long history in the film industry dating back to 1905 and has produced acclaimed thrillers and horror films that appeal to wide audiences, like The Shining, Inception and The Dark Knight.
Evaluation 3
The document evaluates several major film distribution companies as potential partners to distribute the author's horror slasher film. Universal Studios and 20th Century Fox are ruled out because they have not had much success distributing horror slasher films. Paramount Pictures is excluded because it has not distributed films similar in genre to the author's. New Line Cinema is selected because it has extensive experience and success distributing horror slasher films like A Nightmare on Elm Street, and it is owned by the very successful Warner Bros studio.
Distribution research
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.
Researching Film Institutions
The document discusses 5 major film studios - 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros, Universal Pictures, Lionsgate, and Hammer Productions. It analyzes each studio's experience producing horror films, finding that Warner Bros and Hammer Productions have the most success and experience within the horror genre. Based on this research, the author concludes that Hammer Productions would be the best choice to produce their new horror film, due to Hammer's specialization and experience with the genre.
Evaluation question 3
New Line Cinema would be the best distribution company for our slasher horror film based on their successful history distributing similar films. We researched 4 major distribution companies and found that while 20th Century Fox had success distributing some horror films, their top movies did not focus on the horror genre. New Line Cinema, as a subsidiary of Warner Brothers, has extensive experience and success distributing well-known slasher franchises like Nightmare on Elm Street and Final Destination. Their opening weekend box office totals, such as over $63 million for Nightmare on Elm Street, demonstrate their expertise in the horror and slasher genres that aligns with our film.
Evaluation task 3
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 three
This document discusses potential distributors for an independent horror film made on a low budget with local actors. It analyzes how two potential distributors, StudioCanalUK and Lions Gate Entertainment, would be suitable options. StudioCanalUK releases many independent British films and has distributed similar horror films. Lions Gate Entertainment is a successful North American independent film company that has distributed a wide variety of genres, including horror films. Both companies' experience with independent and genre films could help distribute and promote the film.
What kind of media institution might distribute your media product
The document discusses the major Hollywood film studios known as "The Big Six" and analyzes which would be the best fit to distribute the film "Glass Jaw". It examines the types of films each studio typically produces and finds that Columbia Pictures would be the most suitable choice as they have experience with thriller genre films similar to "Glass Jaw".
What kind of media product might distribute your media product and why
Lionsgate would be the best media company to distribute an independent British horror/thriller film, as they have successfully distributed numerous low-budget horror films in the past. Lionsgate has strong connections with cinemas and DVD companies that would lead to box office success. Compared to larger studios like Universal and Warner Bros, Lionsgate's distribution fees are much lower, which is important for independent producers to maintain financial success.
Evaluation question 3
For our noir film media product, we would need an independent film distributor because noir films are now a niche genre. We chose RKO Pictures, an old independent company known for distributing noir films in the past, even though it is not widely known now and has had few recent releases. Independent distributors specialized in noir when it was popular but now only independent studios distribute noir films since major studios have moved on to other genres.
Evaluation question 3
The document discusses the roles of production companies and film distributors. It notes that production companies are responsible for creating the film, handling budgets and scheduling, and finding actors and directors. Distributors promote and distribute completed films by determining how many copies to make and previewing films for buyers like cinema owners. The document then analyzes why major Hollywood studios like 20th Century Fox and Paramount would not be suitable to distribute a low-budget British production. It recommends that Film4 and Working Title would be better choices as distributors since they support lower-budget independent and British films.
Film institutions
This document summarizes research on three major film studios - 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros, and Universal Pictures - as potential partners for producing and distributing a horror film. 20th Century Fox primarily focuses on comedy, fantasy and family films, and prefers to distribute rather than produce horror. Warner Bros has produced and distributed many well-known horror films. Universal Pictures has less experience with the horror genre and its horror films were not as successful as Warner Bros'. Therefore, Warner Bros is concluded to be the best partner out of the three studied.
What kind of media institution might distribute your media products and why?
The document discusses film distribution and which media institutions might distribute a horror media production. It analyzes the distributors of films like Psycho, Silence of the Lambs, and Insidious - mainly American companies like Paramount Pictures and Orion Pictures. It also looks at British distributors like Artificial Eye, Entertainment, and Lionsgate UK, concluding that Lionsgate UK would be the best choice as it specializes in horror films. Distributing the media production first in movie theaters would generate publicity and interest before releasing it on DVD, online, and television.
Question 3 Evaluation
Liongate, 20th Century Fox, and Paramount Pictures were identified as potential film distributors because they have a history of distributing successful action films and franchises similar to the genre of the film being pitched. The Works and Reliance Entertainment were also mentioned as options, with The Works distributing a wide range of films and Reliance Entertainment known for distributing action-based films like Need for Speed.
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The document outlines the 6 basic steps to creating and distributing an independent film, including developing an idea, finding a production company, producing and editing the film, distributing it to exhibitors, and having the exhibitors preview it for audiences. It then discusses the research done on major film distributors like 20th Century Fox and smaller UK-based distributor The Works, which was deemed appropriate for a low-budget thriller film due to its experience with similar genre and budget films.
Institutional research
The document discusses potential film distribution companies to partner with. It analyzes several major studios like Lionsgate, Paramount, and 20th Century Fox, noting the types of films they typically distribute and potential gaps to fill. It also considers smaller, independent distributors like Vertigo Films and Samuel Goldwyn Films that may be more suited for certain film genres or budgets. The document provides research on distribution models and a variety of options to explore for finding a partner to distribute a new film product.
Horror institutions
Lionsgate was formed in 1997 by Frank Giustra to capitalize on the growing film industry in his hometown of Canada. It acquired several small production companies and distributors, finding early box office success with controversial films that larger studios declined to distribute, such as American Psycho. Lionsgate went on to produce many popular horror franchises like Saw. Universal Studios, founded in 1912, is one of the oldest American film studios still in operation. It produced Jaws, directed by Steven Spielberg, which became one of the top grossing films of all time and gained significant profits. Universal is also known for producing other popular horror films.
Question 3
The document discusses potential film production companies to partner with for a psychological thriller film. It analyzes Lionsgate but determines it may not be the best fit due to Lionsgate focusing more on comedies and its American audience limiting the potential viewership. The document recommends Universal Pictures instead, describing it as an American film studio founded in 1912 that has produced many worldwide blockbuster hits that would help the thriller exceed viewership expectations globally.
Institutional research
This document discusses research into film companies and their horror films. It focuses on 20th Century Fox, Hammer Films, and certification ratings. 20th Century Fox is a major Hollywood studio known for franchises like Star Wars but also distributed some horror films. Hammer Films was a UK company famous for Gothic horror films in the 1960s. Certification ratings aim to classify films by age groups to target appropriate audiences. The document also provides details about the production, distribution, credits and release date that would be researched for a hypothetical horror film called "The Black Forest."
Film production company
This document provides information on three film production companies: Lions Gate Entertainment, Universal Studios, and Cloud Eight Films. It notes that Lions Gate Entertainment is a major Canadian-American entertainment company known for thrillers. Universal Studios is one of Hollywood's major studios owned by Comcast, known for blockbusters, franchises, and award-winning films across many genres, including several thrillers. Cloud Eight Films is a London-based production company run by Christian Colson, known for the thriller 127 Hours and other films.
Production and distribution
A film distributor is responsible for marketing a film and setting its release date and viewing method. A production company helps create the film by assisting with budgeting, scheduling, scripting, casting, and more. It oversees the film from initial idea to completion and is responsible for finding a director and actors. However, it is also responsible if anything goes wrong during production, like an actor injury or property damage. The document then provides examples of different films and their production and distribution companies to analyze correlations.
Prezentare isa
Vertigo Films would be the best company to distribute the movie Caleidoscopio. As a small, low-budget British film company, Vertigo Films could fund and produce Caleidoscopio for around $500,000, which matches its limited budget. Vertigo Films focuses on international sales that could build a large global fan base for Caleidoscopio. They also have experience distributing similar thriller/horror films with unknown actors shot on simple locations rather than flashy Hollywood productions, which is the best fit for Caleidoscopio's niche psychological thriller genre and production means.
Production companies
Dimension Films is known for producing popular horror franchises like Halloween and Scream. Lionsgate has found success with gritty thrillers and horror films like Saw, The Last Exorcism, and American Psycho. Warner Bros has a long history in the film industry dating back to 1905 and has produced acclaimed thrillers and horror films that appeal to wide audiences, like The Shining, Inception and The Dark Knight.
Evaluation 3
The document evaluates several major film distribution companies as potential partners to distribute the author's horror slasher film. Universal Studios and 20th Century Fox are ruled out because they have not had much success distributing horror slasher films. Paramount Pictures is excluded because it has not distributed films similar in genre to the author's. New Line Cinema is selected because it has extensive experience and success distributing horror slasher films like A Nightmare on Elm Street, and it is owned by the very successful Warner Bros studio.
Distribution research
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.
Researching Film Institutions
The document discusses 5 major film studios - 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros, Universal Pictures, Lionsgate, and Hammer Productions. It analyzes each studio's experience producing horror films, finding that Warner Bros and Hammer Productions have the most success and experience within the horror genre. Based on this research, the author concludes that Hammer Productions would be the best choice to produce their new horror film, due to Hammer's specialization and experience with the genre.
Evaluation question 3
New Line Cinema would be the best distribution company for our slasher horror film based on their successful history distributing similar films. We researched 4 major distribution companies and found that while 20th Century Fox had success distributing some horror films, their top movies did not focus on the horror genre. New Line Cinema, as a subsidiary of Warner Brothers, has extensive experience and success distributing well-known slasher franchises like Nightmare on Elm Street and Final Destination. Their opening weekend box office totals, such as over $63 million for Nightmare on Elm Street, demonstrate their expertise in the horror and slasher genres that aligns with our film.
Evaluation task 3
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 three
This document discusses potential distributors for an independent horror film made on a low budget with local actors. It analyzes how two potential distributors, StudioCanalUK and Lions Gate Entertainment, would be suitable options. StudioCanalUK releases many independent British films and has distributed similar horror films. Lions Gate Entertainment is a successful North American independent film company that has distributed a wide variety of genres, including horror films. Both companies' experience with independent and genre films could help distribute and promote the film.
What kind of media institution might distribute your media product
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What kind of media product might distribute your media product and why
Lionsgate would be the best media company to distribute an independent British horror/thriller film, as they have successfully distributed numerous low-budget horror films in the past. Lionsgate has strong connections with cinemas and DVD companies that would lead to box office success. Compared to larger studios like Universal and Warner Bros, Lionsgate's distribution fees are much lower, which is important for independent producers to maintain financial success.
Evaluation question 3
For our noir film media product, we would need an independent film distributor because noir films are now a niche genre. We chose RKO Pictures, an old independent company known for distributing noir films in the past, even though it is not widely known now and has had few recent releases. Independent distributors specialized in noir when it was popular but now only independent studios distribute noir films since major studios have moved on to other genres.
Evaluation question 3
The document discusses the roles of production companies and film distributors. It notes that production companies are responsible for creating the film, handling budgets and scheduling, and finding actors and directors. Distributors promote and distribute completed films by determining how many copies to make and previewing films for buyers like cinema owners. The document then analyzes why major Hollywood studios like 20th Century Fox and Paramount would not be suitable to distribute a low-budget British production. It recommends that Film4 and Working Title would be better choices as distributors since they support lower-budget independent and British films.
Film institutions
This document summarizes research on three major film studios - 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros, and Universal Pictures - as potential partners for producing and distributing a horror film. 20th Century Fox primarily focuses on comedy, fantasy and family films, and prefers to distribute rather than produce horror. Warner Bros has produced and distributed many well-known horror films. Universal Pictures has less experience with the horror genre and its horror films were not as successful as Warner Bros'. Therefore, Warner Bros is concluded to be the best partner out of the three studied.
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Question 3 Evaluation
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This document discusses potential media institutions to distribute an independent thriller film and analyzes the pros and cons of each. It recommends Studiocanal as the best choice. Studiocanal is well-established across Europe distributing over 50 films annually and has experience with thriller genres. While Warner Bros. and 20th Century Fox are very large, they were deemed not the best fit due to high costs and focus on different genres. Warp Films was ruled out for being too small to adequately distribute the film.
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The document discusses potential media institutions to distribute an upcoming thriller film. It analyzes Studiocanal, Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox, and Warp Films. Studiocanal is selected as it distributes over 50 films per year across Europe, allowing the thriller to target a large, appropriate audience without the large costs of Warner Bros. or limited reach of Warp Films. 20th Century Fox mainly produces family films, so would not suit a thriller.
Evaluation Question 3
Entertainment Film Distributors would be the most suitable company to distribute the author's movie. As a UK-based independent film distributor specializing in horror genres, they have successfully distributed many low-budget British and international horror films. In contrast, companies like Warner Bros. and Lionsgate focus more on larger-budget Hollywood productions. Fox Searchlight and Momentum Pictures were also considered but Entertainment Film Distributors is the clear best choice given their experience and focus on independent horror films.
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This document discusses film distribution and provides examples of distribution companies. It defines distribution as making a film available for audiences and generating awareness through marketing. It describes 20th Century Fox and Lions Gate Entertainment as major distributors, with 20th Century Fox distributing big blockbusters and Lions Gate focusing more on independent films. The document proposes Lions Gate as the best choice to distribute the author's psychological thriller film targeting UK audiences, since Lions Gate has experience with similar lower-budget British films. Suggested marketing strategies include billboards, buses, social media, and TV ads on specific channels to reach the target audience.
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The document discusses potential film distribution companies for a low-budget horror/thriller opening sequence. It analyzes companies that have distributed similar films like Unfriended and Friend Request. While conglomerates like Warner Bros and Universal Pictures would be unlikely due to the low budget, an independent UK company like Icon Productions would be a good fit. Icon specializes in horror films and is one of the leading independent distributors in the UK, which could help the opening sequence gain publicity among a UK audience.
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Lionsgate would be the best distribution company for the filmmaker's psychological thriller "The Final Chapter". Lionsgate specializes in distributing thriller and horror films, like the similar film "Gone Girl". As an independent film distributor, Lionsgate would partner with the filmmaker and be easier to negotiate with than a large conglomerate. The filmmaker would also have more input into how their film is distributed. Lionsgate is well established, reliable, and has a history of successfully distributing films that go on to be box office hits. As a major independent film company, Lionsgate could also distribute "The Final Chapter" internationally.
Question 3
Lionsgate would be well-suited to distribute the media product due to its reputation for distributing high-quality independent and action films. As the largest mini-major film studio in North America, Lionsgate has had success distributing several major film franchises. It also has experience with controversial films too risky for major studios. Lionsgate's library and partnerships with other distributors would help the media product reach a wide audience across various platforms. The poster of the media product is similar in style to Lionsgate's successful Expendables action film franchise, indicating it would appeal to similar audiences.
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.
Institutional Research
DNA Films is identified as the most appropriate film distribution company based on the research. DNA Films has produced several successful films within the same genre as the film being discussed, including 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later which involve zombies. They specialize in independent and British films, meeting the criteria of the film being a no-budget British production. Their experience distributing films within a similar genre would make them most likely to understand the concept and target the correct audience. Vertigo Films and Coffee Films were also considered but found less suitable due to differences in typical film genres or lack of experience with low-budget films.
Distribution
Revolver Entertainment is recommended as the distribution company because it is a UK-based company founded in 1997 that has transitioned from home video distribution to theatrical distribution successfully. It is known for distributing films similar in nature and target audience to the teaser trailer, such as Kidulthood, Adulthood, and Shank. While Lionsgate and Paramount Pictures are large successful companies, Revolver Entertainment is a better fit as a specialist independent distributor focused on the UK market.
Film Distributors
Film distributors are responsible for marketing and setting release dates for films. 20th Century Fox is one of the major American film studios that distributes big-budget action films with special effects. While 20th Century Fox has distributed horror films, they focus on larger budgets than my UK film would have. Film4 is a British company that produces and distributes lower budget UK films for television and DVD, making them a good fit for my small, British production. DreamWorks distributes animated family films and would not be suitable since my film is not animated.
Question 3
Fox Searchlight Pictures is the most suitable distributor for the filmmaker's independent British horror film. Fox Searchlight specializes in independent and British films as well as horror, and has experience distributing low budget films that found commercial success, such as Slumdog Millionaire. As a division of 20th Century Fox, Fox Searchlight also has the reputation and resources to effectively distribute the film. Warner Bros, Disney and Entertainment Film Distributors were rejected as they primarily handle larger budget Hollywood productions rather than independent films.
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- 1. Distribution Research We have researched different distribution companies to analyze which companies would be suitable for our media project. We have looked at many action films and who has distributed them, as well as the type of the company and whether it is an independent or a commercial company.
- 2. Jack Reacher • This film is an action/thriller movie which is distributed by Paramount Pictures. This is a world-wide distribution company and they are known for their action movies. This means that it is not suitable for our media project as our project is a low-budget and will not be screened world-wide.
- 3. Deadpool • Deadpool is a science fiction/action movie which was distributed by 20th Century Fox. It is one of the big six major American studio. Deadpool's budget was $58 million. They mainly distribute American films like the X-Men, Mr & Mrs Smith. They have also distributed Wolverine which is a United Kingdom film.
- 4. Last Knights • Last Knights is also an action movie which was distributed by Lionsgate. This distribution company is mainly famous of distributing action and thriller such as The Transporter, and The Expandables. Lionsgate has also distributes series of these films.
- 5. Gridlocked • This film was distributed by an independent company called Magnolia Pictures. This company specializes in both foreign and independent films. However, they have also distributed well known films such as 13 Assassins and Headhunters.
- 6. The Sweeney Paris • Vertigo Films is a British film production and film distribution company based in England. They have distributed films like Street Dance 3 and Bronson. These are mainly low-budget films which were successful in box office.
- 7. Analysis • We think that world-wide companies like Paramount Pictures or 20th Century Fox would not be suitable for our film as they will not be interested because our film is not a blockbuster movie. We are looking for independent companies as our film will be on a low-budget. Therefore, we want to find how far we can expand our creativity with more digital manipulation, costumes, locations, characters and less funds.