1. Where are you likely to find a film poster?
Film posters these days are found almost everywhere from billboards to cinemas but they are mostly found on
the internet due to the change in technology and also is a faster way for the film industry to attract target audience.
They are found;
Newspapers
Magazines
Social networks
Cinemas

2. Where are the different locations for
a mainstream feature film sold?
Mainstream films are films that are distributed to movie theatres which give these films wide releases.
However, the definition of a mainstream film can vary by country.
For example, a mainstream film from China wouldn't be considered a mainstream film in India.
But from a global perspective, mainstream films could be defined as Hollywood films,
because it is these films which make up the majority of the most widely distributed films in the world.
This makes Hollywood films the worldwide mainstream.
They are mostly found in magazines like empire and total film magazine.

3. Where are the different locations for a independent feature film sold?
An independent film is a professional film production resulting in a
feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system.
In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies,
independent films are also produced and/or distributed by subsidiaries of major film studios.
Independent films are sometimes distinguishable
by their content and style and the way in which the filmmakers' personal artistic vision is realized.

4. What are the conventions of a film
poster?
The are many key conventions of a film poster, these are some of the main conventions seen on a film poster;
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Cover star
Starring
Rating
Release date
Social media
Titles
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Produced
Directors
Credits
Industries
Tagline
Awards

5. Which of these conventions would be
employed for a short, independent film?
Which would not be employed?
Employed
Not employed
Pictures
Release date
Industries
Rating
Social media
Credits
Starring
Titles
Tagline
Awards