The document discusses how the current economic climate affects the British film industry. It states that while public funding has been cut, there is higher investment from wealthy private investors. It also notes that video on demand services are growing, allowing films to make money through ancillary sales. However, piracy continues to be a major issue, potentially reducing film revenues by 20-30%.

1. FM2: Producers & Audiences
How do you think the current
economic climate effects the
film industry in Britain?

2. FM2: Producers & Audiences
TRUE or FALSE
1) There is higher investment from rich people
2) There is an increase growth in VOD
(video on demand)
consumption.
3) Public funding has been increased for
the British Film industry.
4) Cinema going is heavily reliant on a
16-24 audience who can't afford to go.
5) Cinema going has decreased.
6) Piracy is an even bigger problem .

3. FM2: Producers & Audiences
THE ANSWERS
1) There is higher investment from rich
people (who are happy to take a risk with a
film.)
2) There is an increase growth in VOD
consumption (Love Film and Netflix which
allows money from ancillary sales.)
3) Public funding has been cut.
4) Cinema going is no longer just
about 16-24 year old audience.
There is money in the 'Grey Pound'.
5) Cinema going has grown steadily by 7%.
6) Piracy is an even bigger problem
and takes away 20-30% of revenue.