The idea behind this booklet is essentially to cover a broad range of topics and ideas related to both GCSE Film Studies exams but in a way that is very much revision: this booklet works best when you already have studied the individual films and topics needed and just need to revise those key ideas in a practical manner. If you'd like to buy a copy please find here: https://iandoublem.sellfy.store/p/armbcq/ or here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12649950 Throughout you will see references to ’30 Days of Film Revision’: the original plan was to include 30 different tasks that could be completed one day at a time leading up to the day of the Component 1 exam. There are actually 31 activities in total now, in part because I added an extra day to relax, but also to include additional material that focuses on each exam in specific focus; these are the final “exam on a page’ resources you will find on pages 31 and 32. When designing this booklet, I have done so with the methodology of recalling more generic, broad ideas at the beginning and then eventually becoming more focused and nuanced on specific films and possible exam questions. I also incorporated techniques related to spaced learning, interleaving and dual encoding and for this reason it may seem as though the tasks and ideas are being repeated or are revised once and then pop up again later on. Finally, I find this booklet works best when printed and photocopied to A3 size allowing for more space to write, but it was designed and therefore works well, at A4 size, ideally as one complete booklet with a page completed each day.

2. GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
First of all: many thanks for downloading this resource; I hope that it proves to be incredibly useful to you and your studies.
The idea behind this booklet is essentially to cover a broad range of topics and ideas related to both GCSE Film Studies exams but in a
way that is very much revision: this booklet works best when you already have studied the individual films and topics needed and just
need to revise those key ideas in a practical manner.
Throughout you will see references to ’30 Days of Film Revision’: the original plan was to include 30 different tasks that could be
completed one day at a time leading up to the day of the Component 1 exam. There are actually 31 activities in total now, in part
because I added an extra day to relax, but also to include additional material that focuses on each exam in specific focus; these are
the final “exam on a page’ resources you will find on pages 31 and 32.
When designing this booklet, I have done so with the methodology of recalling more generic, broad ideas at the beginning and then
eventually becoming more focused and nuanced on specific films and possible exam questions. I also incorporated techniques related
to spaced learning, interleaving and dual encoding and for this reason it may seem as though the tasks and ideas are being repeated
or are revised once and then pop up again later on.
Finally, I find this booklet works best when printed and photocopied to A3 size allowing for more space to write, but it was designed
and therefore works well, at A4 size, ideally as one complete booklet with a page completed each day.
Many thanks again and happy revising!

3. GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 1 - CHARACTERS
TASK: Recall 3 characters from each of the 6 films you have studied. Write down their names and 3 key facts for each.
EVEN BETTER: Add 2 more facts that link to the focus of the film, or are key aspects of film language that are symbolic of that character.
Film 1: __________________
Character name Character name Character name
Fact 1 Fact 1 Fact 1
Fact 2 Fact 2 Fact 2
Fact 3 Fact 3 Fact 3
Film 2: __________________
Character name Character name Character name
Fact 1 Fact 1 Fact 1
Fact 2 Fact 2 Fact 2
Fact 3 Fact 3 Fact 3
Film 3: __________________
Character name Character name Character name
Fact 1 Fact 1 Fact 1
Fact 2 Fact 2 Fact 2
Fact 3 Fact 3 Fact 3
Film 4: __________________
Character name Character name Character name
Fact 1 Fact 1 Fact 1
Fact 2 Fact 2 Fact 2
Fact 3 Fact 3 Fact 3
Film 5: __________________
Character name Character name Character name
Fact 1 Fact 1 Fact 1
Fact 2 Fact 2 Fact 2
Fact 3 Fact 3 Fact 3
Film 6: __________________
Character name Character name Character name
Fact 1 Fact 1 Fact 1
Fact 2 Fact 2 Fact 2
Fact 3 Fact 3 Fact 3

4. GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 2 - NARRATIVES
TASK: Recall the overall plot from each of the 6 films you have studied. Use the space below the film name to summarise what happens
in the beginning, middle and end of your chosen films.
EVEN BETTER: For each section of the plot, include a brief example of a key scene or important example of film language that is shown.
Film 1: __________________
Beginning:
Middle:
End:
Film 2: __________________
Film 3: __________________
Film 4: __________________
Film 5: __________________
Film 6: __________________
Beginning:
Middle:
End:
Beginning:
Middle:
End:
Beginning:
Middle:
End:
Beginning:
Middle:
End:
Beginning:
Middle:
End:

5. GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 3 - KEY SCENES
TASK: Recall or rewatch three key scenes from each of the 6 films you have studied. Use the space below the film name to write down key
elements of film language from each key scene.
EVEN BETTER: Foreachexampleoffilmlanguage,writedownwhatitsuggeststotheaudienceorhowitcommunicatestheme,genre,representationorstyle.
Film 1: __________________
Key scene 1 film language: What the language suggests:
Key scene 1 film language: What the language suggests:
Key scene 1 film language: What the language suggests:
Film 2: __________________
Film 3: __________________
Film 4: __________________
Film 5: __________________
Film 6: __________________
Key scene 1 film language: What the language suggests:
Key scene 1 film language: What the language suggests:
Key scene 1 film language: What the language suggests:
Key scene 1 film language: What the language suggests:
Key scene 1 film language: What the language suggests:
Key scene 1 film language: What the language suggests:
Key scene 1 film language: What the language suggests:
Key scene 1 film language: What the language suggests:
Key scene 1 film language: What the language suggests:
Key scene 1 film language: What the language suggests:
Key scene 1 film language: What the language suggests:
Key scene 1 film language: What the language suggests:
Key scene 1 film language: What the language suggests:
Key scene 1 film language: What the language suggests:
Key scene 1 film language: What the language suggests:

6. GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 4 - KEY SCENES AND FOCUS
TASK: Recall 3 key scenes from each of the 6 films you have studied. Think about the focus for each film and note how that focus is seen in the
key scene with examples of film language.
EVEN BETTER: Note at least 2 examples of technology from the timeline that is used in your chosen films.
Film 1: __________________
US Film produced between 1930 and 1960.
Focus: compare genre, theme and context.
Key scene 1:
Key scene 2:
Key scene 3:
Film 2: __________________
Film 3: __________________
Film 4: __________________
Film 5: __________________
Film 6: __________________
US Film produced between 1961 and 1990.
Focus: compare genre, theme and context.
Key scene 1:
Key scene 2:
Key scene 3:
US independent film.
Focus: specialist critical writing.
Key scene 1:
Key scene 2:
Key scene 3:
Global film in English language.
Focus: narrative
Key scene 1:
Key scene 2:
Key scene 3:
Global film in non-English language.
Focus: representation
Key scene 1:
Key scene 2:
Key scene 3:
Global film: contemporary UK.
Focus: film style or aesthetics
Key scene 1:
Key scene 2:
Key scene 3:

7. Name: Name: Name:
Important examples
of film language for
that character:
Important examples
of film language for
that character:
Important examples
of film language for
that character:
Film 6: __________________________
GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 5 - CHARACTERS AND FILM LANGUAGE
TASK: Recall the characters you identified for your Day 1 revision task. For each character, now note examples of film language that help to
present that character in each of your key films.
EVEN BETTER: Think about the focus of each film and identify examples of film language for each character that demonstrates or emphasises
this focus.
Film 1: __________________________
Name: Name: Name:
Important examples
of film language for
that character:
Important examples
of film language for
that character:
Important examples
of film language for
that character:
Film 2: __________________________
Name: Name: Name:
Important examples
of film language for
that character:
Important examples
of film language for
that character:
Important examples
of film language for
that character:
Film 3: __________________________
Name: Name: Name:
Important examples
of film language for
that character:
Important examples
of film language for
that character:
Important examples
of film language for
that character:
Film 4: __________________________
Name: Name: Name:
Important examples
of film language for
that character:
Important examples
of film language for
that character:
Important examples
of film language for
that character:
Film 5: __________________________
Name: Name: Name:
Important examples
of film language for
that character:
Important examples
of film language for
that character:
Important examples
of film language for
that character:

8. GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 6 - KEY SCENE ANALYSIS
TASK: Recall all you revised this week. Using bullet points, explore how film language presents a key character in a key scene for each film.
EVEN BETTER: Try doing this as a timed activity-5 minutes per film and whilst writing up ideas in full sentences rather than bullet points.
Film 1: _______________
Film 2: ________________
Film 3: _______________
Film 4: _____________
Film 5: _____________
Film 6: _____________

9. Film 1: __________________________
US Film produced between 1930 - 1960
Focus for this film: genre, narrative and context
Film 5: __________________________
Film 6: __________________________
Section C: Contemporary UK film
Focus for this film: Focus: Aesthetics / film style
Film 2: __________________________
US Film produced between 1961 - 1990
Focus for this film: genre, narrative and context
GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 7 - KEY FOCI FOR EACH FILM
TASK: Each of your films has a specific focus. Look at what the focus is for each film and make notes about it, either through film language or context.
EVEN BETTER: Think about the focus of each film and identify examples of film language for each character that demonstrates or emphasises this focus.
Film 3: __________________________
Film 4: __________________________
US ‘Indie’ Film
Focus for this film: specialist writing on film
Section A: Global English language film
Focus for this film: Narrative
Section B: Global non-English language film
Focus for this film: Representation

10. Film 1: __________________________
US Film produced between 1930 - 1960
Film 5: __________________________
Film 6: __________________________
Section C: Contemporary UK film
Film 2: __________________________
US Film produced between 1961 - 1990
GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 8 - CONTEXT OF EACH FILM
TASK: Each of your films has a specific focus and context. For each film, list at LEAST 6 key aspects of context for your film choice.
EVEN BETTER: Try to include an example of social, cultural, political, historical, technological and institutional context.
Film 3: __________________________
Film 4: __________________________
US ‘Indie’ Film
Section A: Global English language film Section B: Global non-English language film
CONTEXT
CONTEXT
CONTEXT
CONTEXT
CONTEXT
CONTEXT

11. GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 9 - TIMELINE REVISION
TASK: Fillinthegapsfromtheindividualdevelopmentsinthetimeline.Then,giveatleasttwoexamplesofthetechnologiesusedinyourchoicesofAmericanFilms.
EVEN BETTER: For each example, add a brief explanation of where it’s used in the film but also why it was used.
First ________ _______
recorded by the Lumière
brothers.
Gradual emergence of a _______
_______ Hollywood film ________,
established by 1930 into five
major studios (_________, ______
____, ____’s/___, ___ [_________
Century Fox in 1935] and _____
_____ _______ [RKO]) and three
minor studios (________, _________
and ______ ______) – the so-called
Big 5 and Little 3.
Rouben Mamoulian's _____
_____, the Technicolor
Corporation's first feature
length, 'three strip' ______
film.
Emergence of __________ and
__ technologies as a
response to the growth of
__________ and the
corresponding ________ in
cinema attendance.
________ technology developed
by cinematographer Garrett
_____ (a stabilising device for
____-held cameras to keep
image ‘______’ whilst retaining
_____ movement). First
introduced, 1975.
Development of ______ cinema from
early short films to full-length
_______ films, during which period
the foundations of filmmaking were
established – e.g. ______________, the
principles of lighting and continuity
______ and an extensive range of ___-
__-_____, including _______ shooting.
Alan Crosland's, The ____
______, starring Al Jolson -
the first feature film with a
__________.
_________ court case which
prevented studios from owning all
phases of the __________, _________
and exhibition process ('vertical
integration') which led, in the 1950s,
to the emergence of ___________ film
production and agents producing
films for the Hollywood _______ to
distribute and exhibit.
Although not the first examples,
___________, portable ________ were
produced suitable for hand-held
use (which had an immediate
impact on __________ filmmaking
and were used by a new
generation of directors in France
– French ‘___ ____’ directors).
More __________ use of _________-
_________ ________, most significantly
pioneered by Industrial Light and
Magic in the 1970s, resulted in a
move away from filmed ‘_______
_______’ to visual effects created
________ in post-_________ to the
computer generated imaging of
characters in films.
Technology/development used
in your first US Film
Reason why it was used by the
filmmakers
Technology/development used
in your first US Film
Reason why it was used by the
filmmakers
Technology/development used
in your first US Film
Reason why it was used by the
filmmakers

12. GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 10 - SPECIALIST WRITING
TASK: The last film for Component 1 is the US independent film. There is a piece of writing for this which you will have read and learned from. Use the
boxes underneath to write down 4 important things said in the writing of your choice. Then, explain what each means in your own words. After this,
give an example of a key scene where this idea is seen. Finally, explain how the writing has helped you to understand your film in more depth.
What this idea means in your own words:
Description of key scene related to this idea: Description of key scene related to this idea: Description of key scene related to this idea: Description of key scene related to this idea:
How the specialist writing has developed your understanding of the film:
Name of specialist writing and author:
Idea 1: Idea 2: Idea 3: Idea 4:
What this idea means in your own words: What this idea means in your own words: What this idea means in your own words:

13. GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 12 - COMPONENT 1 REVISION
TASK: Component 1 is made up of 3 films from the US. Two of these are to be compared. Use the individual boxes to first describe how a key
scene reflects the genre, narrative, context and characters. Then, when all are completed, use the boxes in the middle to list overall
similarities and differences between the two films. Remeber to use film language as much as possible for ALL sections.
Film 1 - US US Film produced between 1930 - 1960 Film 2 -US Film produced between 1961 - 1990
Genre
Narrative
Context
Characters & themes
Genre
Narrative
Context
Characters & themes
SIMILARITIES
DIFFERENCES

14. GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 11 - COMPONENT 2 REVISION
TASK: Each film in Component 2 has a specific focus. For this revision task, describe what happens in 3 key sequences from your chosen film.
Then, choose one sequence and explain how the focus is shown in that sequence through the use of mise-en-scene, cinematography or editing.
Film 1 - Focus Narrative Film 2 - Focus Representation Film 3 - Focus Aesthetics / Film style

15. GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 13 - CINEMATOGRAPHY PART 1
TASK: Cinematography is broadly made up of the following aspects of film language: camera angles, shot sizes, camera movement and lighting/
colour. For this revision task, look at the description of camera angles & shot sizes and follow instructions for each by explaining what the
effect of each is and then write down an example from one of the films you have studied.
CAMERA ANGLES
SHOT SIZES
•HIGH
•LOW
•CANTED
•EYE LEVEL
•BIRD’S EYE
•WORM’S EYE
The camera is above the subject
The camera is below the subject
The subject appears tilted
Camera is level with subject’s eyes
Camera is high in the air
Camera is low on the ground
EXPLICIT DESCRIPTION IMPLICIT IDEA: THE DRAMATIC EFECT AN EXAMPLE FROM ONE OF YOUR FILMS
•Extreme long shot
•LONG SHOT
•MEDIUM LONG SHOT
•Medium/Mid shot
•Medium close-up
•Close-up
•Big close-up
•Extreme close-up
Subject is far away
Whole subject can be seen
Top of head to thighs
Top of head to waist
Top of head to chest
Top of head & shoulders
Whole head
A part of the head
EXPLICIT DESCRIPTION IMPLICIT IDEA: THE DRAMATIC EFECT AN EXAMPLE FROM ONE OF YOUR FILMS

16. Smooth sideways shot. Aka, ‘crab’
Naturallightsource,oftenjustthesunormoon
Fewshadowsandanevenamountoflighttocreateagenerallybrightstyle
Camera moves forward, fixed position
•pan
•tilt
•ped
•dolly
•track
•zoom
•crane
•steadicam
•pov
GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 14 - CINEMATOGRAPHY PART 2
TASK: Cinematography is broadly made up of the following aspects of film language: camera angles, shot sizes, camera movement and lighting/
colour. For this revision task, look at the description of camera movement & lighting. Follow instructions for each by explaining what the effect
of the element is and then by writing down an example from one of the films you have studied.
CAMERA MOVEMENT EXPLICIT DESCRIPTION IMPLICIT IDEA: THE DRAMATIC EFECT AN EXAMPLE FROM ONE OF YOUR FILMS
Camera moves up and down-nodding
Camera moves left or right-shaking
Not placed on tripod, held ‘in hands’
Camera moves smoothly in the air
Camera lens moves forward or back
From perspective of a person
Camera looks forward,sliding up or down
•THREE POINT LIGHTING
•KEY LIGHT
•LOW KEY LIGHTING
•HIGH KEY LIGHTING
•AMBIENT LIGHTING
•BACK LIGHT
•SILHOUETTE
•Chiaroscuro
Shinesdirectlyuponthesubject
Useofkey,fillandbacklightstoilluminatesubject
Strongcontrastsbetweenlightanddarkresultinginalotofshadowandhigh-keyareas
Thedarkshapeandoutlineofsomeoneorsomething
Keylightplacedbehindthemainobjectorcharacter
Usesalotofdarkertones,shadows,andblackstocreateagenerallydarkstyle
LIGHTING

17. SETTINGS AND PROPS COSTUME, MAKE-UP & HAIR
GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 15 - MISE-EN-SCENE
TASK: Mise-en-scene is a French word that literally means ‘staging’. In film studies, this refers to everything that you can see in a scene and the process
of what this suggests to an audience. Performance can also be considered an aspect of mise-en-scene so that has been included also in the ‘facial
expression & body language’ section. For this task, add a range of examples for each element of mise-en-scene for each film and, for each example,
describe what that example suggests or allows the audience to learn.
Example in one of your films What it suggests Example in one of your films What it suggests
FACIAL EXPRESSION AND BODY LANGUAGE
Example in one of your films What it suggests
POSITION OF PEOPLE AND OBJECTS
Example in one of your films What it suggests

18. GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 16 - EDITING AND SOUND
TASK: Editing involves the choices made in placing one image after another. The speed of moving from one image to another is referred to as the pace of editing and
the choices made in getting from image to another are the transitions. For this task, watch your films and list different examples of different transitions and then
write down why you think each transition was used. In terms of sound, 5 different types of sound are listed and for each try to describe at least 1 example of each.
Then, note whether the sound was diegetic or non-diegetic, contrapuntal or parallel and then why you think t was used.
EDITING TRANSITIONS
Transition Examples from your films Why the examples were used
Jump cut
Fade-out
Dissolve
Cut Away
Wipe
Match-on action
Graphic Match
USES OF SOUND
Use of sound Example in at least one of your films Diegetic or non-diegetic Contrapuntal or parallel? Why it was used
Soundtrack
Score
Sound effects
Dialogue / voice over

19. GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 17 - COMPONENT 1 FILM LANGUAGE
TASK: Component 1 is made up of 3 films from the US. Use the individual boxes to make notes on what aspects of film language are especially
important to each film. The film language examples could be from any sequence, any part of the story or focused on any particular character,
but the most effective notes will be detailed, precise and consider audience reaction too.
Film1-USUSFilmproducedbetween1930-1960 Film 2 -US Film produced between 1961 - 1990
Cinematography
Mise-en-scene
Sound
Editing
Film 3 -US Independent film
Cinematography
Mise-en-scene
Sound
Editing
Cinematography
Mise-en-scene
Sound
Editing

20. GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 18 - COMPONENT 2 FILM LANGUAGE
TASK: Component 2 is made up of 3 films from outside of the US. Use the individual boxes to make notes on what aspects of film language are
especially important to each film. The film language examples could be from any sequence, however, aim to make notes on aspects of film
language that suit the focus of each film. This has been noted for you below.
Section A: Global English language film
Focus: Narrative including genre
Cinematography
Mise-en-scene
Sound
Editing
Cinematography
Mise-en-scene
Sound
Editing
Cinematography
Mise-en-scene
Sound
Editing
Section B: Global non-English language film
Focus: Representation
Section C: Contemporary UK film
Focus: Film style / aesthetics

21. GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 19 - TRICKIER TIMELINE REVISION
TASK: Each box has an image relevant to the period of time in the timeline. Unlike the first revision task for this, there are no gaps to fill in so
instead you should aim to write down the exact wording from the timeline for each box. If you cannot write down the exact wording, write in as
much as you can recall for each period of time.
Technology/development used
in your first US Film
Reason why it was used by the
filmmakers
Technology/development used
in your first US Film
Reason why it was used by the
filmmakers
Technology/development used
in your first US Film
Reason why it was used by the
filmmakers

22. GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 20 - COMPARE & CONTRAST COMPONENT 1
TASK: Below are a series of comparisons covering a wide range of different aspects of each film. Using as much film language as possible,
make notes comparing and contrasting the characters you identified for your Component 1 films.
EVEN BETTER: Turn these into full sentences as a way of being able to answer exam style questions.
MALE CHARACTERS
SIMILARITIES DIFFERENCES
FEMALE CHARACTERS
SIMILARITIES DIFFERENCES SIMILARITIES DIFFERENCES SIMILARITIES DIFFERENCES
SIMILARITIES DIFFERENCES
SIMILARITIES DIFFERENCES
SIMILARITIES DIFFERENCES
SIMILARITIES DIFFERENCES
BEGINNING OF FILM END OF FILM
CONTEXT NARRATIVE
ADULTS YOUNGER CHARACTERS

23. GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 21 - SPECIALIST WRITING
TASK: Use the boxes underneath to develop your understanding of the specialist writing and how it has improved and developed your understanding
of your chosen film. For revision on Day 10 you began to analyse your film using ideas from the specialist writing. For this task, try to complete the
task without looking at the writing again. First, describe a key sequence from your film. Then, write down a quote from the specialist writing of your
choice. Finally, provide a detailed analysis of the key sequence, explaining how the specialist writing helped you to develop your ideas further.
Howthequotedevelopedyourunderstandingof
thekeysequence
Aquotefromyourchosenwriting:
Descriptionofkeysceneusingfilmlanguage: Descriptionofkeysceneusingfilmlanguage: Descriptionofkeysceneusingfilmlanguage: Descriptionofkeysceneusingfilmlanguage:
Aquotefromyourchosenwriting: Aquotefromyourchosenwriting: Aquotefromyourchosenwriting:
Howthequotedevelopedyourunderstandingof
thekeysequence
Howthequotedevelopedyourunderstandingof
thekeysequence Howthequotedevelopedyourunderstandingof
thekeysequence

24. GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 22 - DETAILED COMPONENT 2 REVISION
TASK: Each film in Component 2 has a specific focus. The focus of the first film is narrative; explain the 3 acts in your film and list any narrative techniques or devices used. For your second film
the focus is representation: make notes on who is being represented, whether it is a positive or negative representation and then examples of film language that creates this representation.
For the final film, note the different visual styles seen in your film and aim to list 3 of them. For each example of film language, list how that film language creates that specific visual style.
Section A: Global English language film
Focus: Narrative including genre
Act 1
Act 2
Act 3
Narrative techniques and devices
REPRESENTATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE
REPRESENTATION OF ADULTS
REPRESENTATION OF MEN
REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN
VISUAL STYLES OF FILM
MISE-EN-SCENE
CINEMATOGRAPHY
EDITING
Section B: Global non-English language film
Focus: Representation
Section C: Contemporary UK film
Focus: Film style / aesthetics
1 2 3
1 2 3
1 2 3
1 2 3

25. GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 23 - COMPONENT 1 REVISION CLOCK
TASK: A revision clock works by spending one hour of revision writing down specific notes or ideas for just 5 minutes at a time. For this piece of revision for
Component 1 revision, spend 5 minutes writing down everything you know or recall about 1 aspect of your learning around Component 1. This could be 5 minutes
on a specific film, character, genre, comparison, differences, the timeline or a specific type of film language. Then after 5 minutes, move on and do 5 minutes
more on a new topic. In the 5 minutes you have for each section, aim to fill the entire segment you are writing in.

26. GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 24 - COMPONENT 2 REVISION CLOCK
TASK: A revision clock works by spending one hour of revision writing down specific notes or ideas for just 5 minutes at a time. For this piece of revision for
Component 2 revision, spend 5 minutes writing down everything you know or recall about 1 aspect of your learning around Component 2. This could be 5 minutes
on a specific film, character, genre, narrative technique, representation or film style, or a specific type of film language. Then after 5 minutes, move on and do 5
minutes more on a new topic. In the 5 minutes you have for each section, aim to fill the entire segment you are writing in.

27. GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 25 - COMPONENT 1 EXAM QUESTIONS
TASK: The Component 1 exam is 90 minutes long and comprises of 5 question in total. For this revision task, you will only find the first 3 questions on your two mainstream US films.
The other two questions can be found on Day 27 and 28. The first two sets of questions are stepped questions and this means that you need to think carefully before answering the
first question as it may affect what your answer needs to be for later questions. Using your revision from earlier activities, have a go at answering these questions here. If you run
out space for the last questions use lined paper to add extra detail.
Identify one adult character in your chosen film. [1]
Briefly describe the identified character in your
chosen film. [4]
Explore how adult characters are presented in your
chosen film, referring to key elements of film
language in at least one key sequence from your
chosen film. [10}
Identify one example of cinematography in your
chosen film. [1]
Briefly explain what this example of cinematography
typically suggests. [4]
Explore how this and other examples of
cinematography are used in at least one sequence
from your chosen film. [10]
Compare the differences between the main characters of
your chosen films. In your answer, you should consider:
•How the theme is presented through use of key elements
of film language.
•The importance of the theme to the narratives of the films.
•How key themes/messages from the films are similar or
different. [20]
Question 1-USUSFilmproducedbetween1930-1960 Question 2 -US Film produced between 1961 - 1990 Question 3 - US film comparative study

28. GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 26 - COMPONENT 2 EXAM QUESTIONS
TASK: The Component 2 exam is 90 minutes long and comprises of 3 stepped questions. This means that you need to think carefully before answering the
first question as it may affect what your answer needs to be for later questions. Using your revision from earlier activities, have a go at answering these
questions here. If you run out space for the last question use lined paper to add extra detail.
Section A: Global English language film
Focus: Narrative including genre
Identify one example of sound in your chosen film. [2]
Section B: Global non-English language film
Focus: Representation
Section C: Contemporary UK film
Focus: Film style / aesthetics
Briefly explore how your example of sound is used in
one key sequence of your film. [3]
Explore how this and other relevant examples of sound are used
in at least two key sequences in your chosen film.
In your answer, you should consider:
• how sound is used to enhance meaning for the audience in the film
• what the use of sound contributes to communicating meaning
in two key sequences
• how sound enhances the audience’s understanding of
narrative. [15]
Identify one key theme in your chosen film. [1]
Briefly describe how this theme is important to your film’s
narrative. [4]
Briefly explore how key aspects of film language are
used to present this theme in one key sequence. [5]
Explore how key themes or messages are used to represent gender
in your chosen film.
In your answer, you should consider:
•How the themes you identified are presented via film language
•How gender is represented throughout the film.
•The impact of context in understanding the key themes or
messages [15]
Identify one element of mise-en-scene used in your chosen film. [1]
Briefly outline how this element of mise-en-scene is
used in your chosen film. [4]
Briefly describe how mise-en-scene helps to create the
mood or style of your chosen film. [5]
Explore how the mood or style of your chosen film creates
audience reaction. Refer to at least one key sequence of your
choice.
In your answer, you should refer to:
•The visual look or aesthetic of the film
•Relevant aspects of cinematography, mise-en-scene and editing
•Any relevant aspects of context. [15]

29. GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 27 - COMPONENT 1 TIMELINE QUESTIONS
TASK: The Component 1 exam is 90 minutes long and comprises of 5 question in total. For this revision task, you will find a range of examples of question 4, which is
focused on the Timeline of Technology. These questions are generally worth 1 mark each, but the questions which require a longer, more detailed answer may be
worth more. Try to practice these questions a few times, getting quicker the more you practice and hopefully without having the timeline in front of you!
Which film company was responsible for the colour
technology used in BECKY SHARP?
What technology was first used in the late 1950s? Which directors used lightweight, portable
cameras?
What was significant
about the year 1927?
What decade did
Garrett Brown make an
important invention?
ILM was a company
founded in the 1970s
to help create CGI for
STAR WARS (1977).
What does CGI stand
for?
What technologies were developed “as a response to the growth of television
and the corresponding decline in cinema attendance”?
The use of an extensive range of mise-en-scène, including location shooting
were developed between what years?
Give examples of two elements of technology
from the timeline used in your US mainstream film.
Name your film.
What did the development of the steadicam allow
camera operators to achieve?
Name the Big 5 and
the Little 3
The JAZZ SINGER
starred who?
Who Directed the film
BECKY SHARP?

30. GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 28 - COMPONENT 1 US INDIE FILM
TASK: The Component 1 exam is 90 minutes long and comprises of 5 question in total. For this revision task, you will find 3 examples of question 5, which is focused on the US Indie
film and the specialist writing. The first 3 questions for the paper can be found on Day 25 and question on the timeline on `day 27. These questions, worth 15 marks each, are a large
chunk of your overall GCSE grade so you should aim to write in detail and at length for at least 15 minutes. If you need more space, use lined paper to add further detail. Remember;
you MUST refer to your chosen specialist writing by name and by quoting some of the key ideas-previous revision tasks will help with this.
ExampleQuestion 1 Example Question 2 Example Question 2
Explore how one example of specialist writing on the chosen
film you have studied has deepened your understanding of
the film. Refer to at least one key sequence from your chosen
film to illustrate your answer.
In your answer, you should:
•identify the example of specialist writing
•briefly describe one key idea from the example of specialist
writing you have studied
•outline what this key idea suggests about your chosen film
•show how your views of your chosen film have developed as
a result of reading the specialist writing.
Explore how far you agree or disagree with views that are
shared within the specialist writing on your chosen film?
In your answer, you should:
•identify the example of specialist writing
•briefly describe one key idea from the example of specialist
writing you have studied
•explore how your views agree or disagree with the specialist
writing
•show how your views of your chosen film have developed as
a result of reading the specialist writing. Use one sequence
from your chosen film to illustrate your views.
Explore how far you agree with the views that are shared
within the specialist writing on your chosen film.
In your answer, you should:
•identify the example of specialist writing
•briefly describe one key idea from the example of specialist
writing you have studied
•outline what this key idea suggests about your chosen film
•show how your views of your chosen film have developed as
a result of reading the specialist writing. Use one sequence
from your chosen film to illustrate your views.

31. Get ready for tomorrow.
Know when your exam starts.
Know what time you need to be
there. Know how you’re getting
to the exam. Prepare the clothes
you’re going to wear. Check your
pencil case/stationery. Basically-
be prepared for tomorrow
morning to avoid last-minute and
unnecessary stress
Spend time with others.
You’ll have been spending so
much time in your head revising
and preparing for your exams
that spending time with people
and talking about something
other than exams will do you and
your mental health the world of
good.
GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 29 - RELAX
TASK: Sleep. Relax. Do nothing. Seriously! If you’ve been revising every day for the last 28 days you should be full of knowledge, ideas and information. This means that
you can relax, confident in the effort that you’ve made so far. Of course, if you haven’t been revising now is the time to go back and complete any incomplete activities
or worksheets to get you up to speed. Below are some other activities you can do to relax and prepare for the exam.
If you’re particularly keen on revising still, you can do man of these activities whilst still revising in some way, but make sure you get plenty of rest!
Do some exercise.
This doesn’t have to be a huge
workout, but getting your heart
rate pumping is a great way to
expel some energy get your
blood flowing and allowing you
to feel refreshed afterwards.
Eat well.
Your body and brain need fuel so
ensure that you eat! However,
this doesn’t mean junk food or
foods high in sugar-these foods
often cause people to have a
reaction afterwards, known as a
‘crash’-treat your body and mind
well with some nourishing and
healthy foods. And maybe a
small treat for all that revision you
did!
Listen to music.
A great way to relax is to listen to
some music and to take your
mind off of the up-coming exam.
Listen to some of your favourites
to get excited and emotional or
try something new to get your
brain active and energised.
Take a dog for a walk.
Get some fresh air and spend
some time with your dog. Or, if
you don’t have a dog, walk
someone else’s dog. Just spend
time with a dog. Dogs are great.
Read something.
Stimulate your brain in advance
of the exams or choose
something a bit more relaxing
and unwind by reading rather
than worrying about your exam.
Get some sleep!
Rest is vital; your film exams are
long and require a lot of writing.
Get plenty of rest beforehand to
make sure that your batteries are
charged and ready.

32. FILM 1:
CONTEXT
GENRE / NARRATIVE
CHARACTERS
KEY SCENES
GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 30 - COMPONENT 1 EXAM!
TASK: Time for your first film exam! You’ve revised, you’ve prepared, you’ve relaxed and you’re now ready to crush this exam. Here’s some last minute revision for
you to complete that focuses on the key ideas and aspects of each film.
Question 1 (15 marks) Question 2 (15 marks) Question 3 (20 marks) Question 4 (5 marks) Question 5 (15 marks)
FILM 1 - 20 minutes FILM 2 - 20 minutes FILM 3 - 25 minutes TIMELINE - 5 minutes INDIE FILM: - 20 minutes
FILM 2:
CONTEXT
GENRE / NARRATIVE
CHARACTERS
KEY SCENES
FILM 3:
SPECIALISTWRITING title:
Key quote 1:
Key quote 2:
Key quote 3:
Key quote 4:
KEY SCENE 1:
KEY SCENE 2:
KEY SCENE 3:
COMPARISON
CONTEXT
CHARACTERS
GENRE / NARRATIVE / THEME
TIMELINE
1895 1895-1927 1920s 1927 1935 1948 1950s Late 1950s 1970s 1990sonwards
First moving images Silent cinema Studio system THE JAZZ SINGER BECKY SHARP ParamountCourtCase 3D & widescreen Handheld cameras The steadicam CGI
FILM 1: FILM 2: FILM 3:

33. FOCUS: Film style; ‘aesthetics’
GENRES:
NARRATIVE:
THEMES:
FILM STYLES:
KEY SCENES:
CONTEXT:
FOCUS: Representation: ethnicity,age and gender
GENRES:
NARRATIVE:
THEMES:
REPRESENTATION:
KEY SCENES:
CONTEXT:
FOCUS: Narrative including genre
GENRES:
NARRATIVE:
THEMES:
NARRATIVE TECHNIQUES:
KEY SCENES:
CONTEXT:
GCSE FILM STUDIES REVISION
DAY 31 - COMPONENT 2 EXAM!
TASK: Time for your second film exam! You’ve revised, you’ve prepared, you’ve relaxed and you’re now ready to crush this exam. Generally the morning of an exam
you need to get up early, eat well and do your best to remain prepared and focused on achieving the best grade you can.
Question 1 (20 marks) Question 2 (25 marks) Question 3 (25 marks) 5 mins to
double-
check
answers.
- 25 minutes - 30 minutes - 30 minutes