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Film production companies are responsible for the production of films, handling budgeting, scheduling, scripting, resources, talent, distribution, marketing, and the production itself. Examples provided were Carolco Pictures which produced Jacob's Ladder for $25 million, and Warner Bros which produced The Shining for $19 million. Film distribution companies are responsible for marketing films by setting release dates and distributing to cinemas and for home viewing on devices like DVDs and Blu-Rays. Examples given were Lions Gate distributing Hostel and Rogue Pictures distributing The Strangers and The Last House on the Left. These types of companies may be interested in films focused on themes like madness, paranoia, and home invasion horror that they have
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Film 4 would be a suitable distributor for the media product. As a low-budget British film, Film 4 would be a good fit as they commonly distribute similar independent and low-budget British films. Film 4 also focuses on films that have meaningful stories and address real societal issues, which applies to the media product's focus on drug use. While other distributors like DNA Films and Vertigo Films could also be options, Film 4 was selected due to its history of supporting British filmmakers and preference for films that provide insight.
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This document discusses film distribution and strategies for distributing an independent psychological thriller film. It defines film distribution as making a film available for audiences to watch through a distributor acquiring rights and planning a release strategy. It provides examples of major distributors like 20th Century Fox and Artificial Eye. It notes the filmmaker's psychological thriller would likely not interest a major distributor due to its low budget and unknown actors. Potential audiences are thought to be those interested in the genre and location. Marketing strategies proposed include releasing a trailer in cinemas and on television. Self-distribution is mentioned as an option but noted to be a full-time job requiring legal savvy.
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.
Film Distribution ect.
This document discusses distribution options for a new media product. It defines production and distribution, with production referring to the filmmaking process and distribution getting the completed film to audiences. Distribution can occur through theaters, DVD/Blu-ray, TV channels like Netflix. The document examines Metrodome as a potential distributor, noting they work with both small independent films and larger budget films. It analyzes whether the new media product would appeal to a UK audience given its focus on teenagers, and discusses marketing, release and exhibition strategies like posters and trailers. Self-distribution is also mentioned as a riskier option that could succeed.
Film distribution
Film distribution involves making a movie available to audiences through a distributor who handles marketing, release strategy, and deals with theaters. Independent distributors specialize in art house films and would be more interested in the author's low-budget film due to its similar "opening sequence" to another independent film. The author's film would mainly appeal to British audiences as the locations and unknown actors would not be as relatable to foreign audiences. Marketing the film on social media is suggested to target the teenage audience. Self-distributing has pros of national distribution and Oscar qualification but is also very time-consuming.
Question 3
Hammer Films would be the most appropriate distributor for the production company's supernatural thriller film. As a UK-based film distributor and producer of horror films, Hammer Films has been successful in partnering with Warner Bros to distribute similar films. The production company seeks to entertain audiences and inform them of the true mythology behind supernatural films, and Hammer Films' expertise in the horror genre would help distribute the film effectively.
Film production distribution process 11 11 2015
The film distribution process involves multiple stages from production through exhibition with the goal of profitably releasing a film to audiences. Major distribution companies determine print quantities and control theater relationships. While vertical integration can maximize profits, independent films rely on distributor partnerships. Costs are high, but revenue comes from theaters, home video, TV, and merchandising. Problems include high promotion budgets and uncertainty in a changing distribution landscape.
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.
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Luke film distribution- task 3
This document discusses film distribution and strategies for distributing an independent psychological thriller film. It defines film distribution as making a film available for audiences to watch through a distributor acquiring rights and planning a release strategy. It provides examples of major distributors like 20th Century Fox and Artificial Eye. It notes the filmmaker's psychological thriller would likely not interest a major distributor due to its low budget and unknown actors. Potential audiences are thought to be those interested in the genre and location. Marketing strategies proposed include releasing a trailer in cinemas and on television. Self-distribution is mentioned as an option but noted to be a full-time job requiring legal savvy.
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.
Film Distribution ect.
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Film distribution
Film distribution involves making a movie available to audiences through a distributor who handles marketing, release strategy, and deals with theaters. Independent distributors specialize in art house films and would be more interested in the author's low-budget film due to its similar "opening sequence" to another independent film. The author's film would mainly appeal to British audiences as the locations and unknown actors would not be as relatable to foreign audiences. Marketing the film on social media is suggested to target the teenage audience. Self-distributing has pros of national distribution and Oscar qualification but is also very time-consuming.
Question 3
Hammer Films would be the most appropriate distributor for the production company's supernatural thriller film. As a UK-based film distributor and producer of horror films, Hammer Films has been successful in partnering with Warner Bros to distribute similar films. The production company seeks to entertain audiences and inform them of the true mythology behind supernatural films, and Hammer Films' expertise in the horror genre would help distribute the film effectively.
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The film distribution process involves multiple stages from production through exhibition with the goal of profitably releasing a film to audiences. Major distribution companies determine print quantities and control theater relationships. While vertical integration can maximize profits, independent films rely on distributor partnerships. Costs are high, but revenue comes from theaters, home video, TV, and merchandising. Problems include high promotion budgets and uncertainty in a changing distribution landscape.
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.
Task 3 Distribution
Distribution involves releasing a film through various formats, branding it, finding sponsors, and advertising. Most distribution is handled by major companies like Universal, Columbia Tristar, Paramount, Disney, 20th Century Fox, and Warner Bros. Distribution companies determine a film's release date and locations, advertise and brand it for specific audiences, and decide which formats to release it through like theaters, DVD, streaming or TV to maximize profits. They also sometimes provide input during a film's production and find sponsors to fund the project in exchange for advertisements.
Question 3
- Warp Films would be a good choice to distribute my low-budget film because they specialize in independently funding smaller, culturally relevant films.
- Their successful distribution of the low-budget horror film "28 Days Later" shows they are open to films with compelling stories and characters, even on a small scale, similar to my own film.
- My target audience of 18-25 year old males is quite niche, making a smaller production company a better fit than a large one focused on mass appeal.
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The document discusses why the author chose Warp Films to distribute their film opening. Warp Films distributes similar thriller genre films. The author learned about Warp Films during a study day at the BFI where they learned about distributors. Warp Films is a small, independent UK-based film production and distribution company suitable for the author's independent film. The author researched distributors and chose Warp Films which has a mission of supporting artist-driven films and developing new talent through a profit-sharing model.
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Independent film
An independent film is produced outside of major Hollywood studios. It has more creative freedom but smaller budgets, crews, and distribution. The process begins with developing an idea, fundraising, completing production, and organizing distribution. While independent films face constraints like funding and marketing, some highly successful indie films like The Grand Budapest Hotel have grossed over $60 million.
tent pole and quadrant marketing
A tent pole film is a major blockbuster film that a film studio invests heavily in because it is expected to be hugely successful and profitable. These tent pole films guarantee large profits for studios that they can then use to fund more risky films. Warner Bros. relies heavily on tent pole films based on popular book series and franchises like Harry Potter, Sherlock Holmes, Lord of the Rings, and DC superhero films to be their biggest moneymakers each year. These tent pole films are aimed at appealing to as many of the four audience quadrants - males/females under and over 25 - as possible to achieve maximum viewership and box office revenues.
Question 3 evaluation
Vertigo Films and Paramount Pictures are potential film distributors for the filmmaker's thriller film '48 Hours'. Vertigo Films is a British independent film company that specializes in low-budget films, including thrillers, making them a good fit for the filmmaker's low-budget thriller. Paramount Pictures is one of the major Hollywood studios and has experience distributing thriller films, but thriller is not their main genre. Both companies could help generate profit through potential film franchises. However, Vertigo Films' target audience may not be suitable and Paramount rarely distributes thrillers.
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This document discusses the differences between independent and mainstream films in the film industry. It provides details about two specific films as examples - Paranormal Activity as a low budget, independent film, and Titanic as a high budget, mainstream film. Some key points made are:
- Cinemas make most of their money from food/drink sales with mainstream films that attract larger audiences.
- It's harder for independent films to get cinema screenings as cinemas prioritize films that will bring in crowds.
- Paranormal Activity had an extremely low budget of $15,000 but made $193.4 million, while Titanic had a $200 million budget and made $2.187 billion.
Evaluation question 3
Film distribution is the process of making a movie available for audiences to view. A film distributor is responsible for marketing the film and distribution deals are important for financing films. Distribution methods include theatrical releases, film festivals, trailers, posters, TV advertisements, social media, DVDs, and streaming sites. For a micro-budget independent film like Abridged without stars, it would be difficult to get distribution from major companies. Smaller distributors focused on independent films may be more appropriate. The filmmakers plan to promote Abridged using social media sites like Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr with a trailer and hashtag campaign.
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Distribution involves releasing a film through various formats, branding it, finding sponsors, and advertising. Most distribution is handled by major companies like Universal, Columbia Tristar, Paramount, Disney, 20th Century Fox, and Warner Bros. Distribution companies determine a film's release date and locations, advertise and brand it for specific audiences, and decide which formats to release it through like theaters, DVD, streaming or TV to maximize profits. They also sometimes provide input during a film's production and find sponsors to fund the project in exchange for advertisements.
Question 3
- Warp Films would be a good choice to distribute my low-budget film because they specialize in independently funding smaller, culturally relevant films.
- Their successful distribution of the low-budget horror film "28 Days Later" shows they are open to films with compelling stories and characters, even on a small scale, similar to my own film.
- My target audience of 18-25 year old males is quite niche, making a smaller production company a better fit than a large one focused on mass appeal.
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The document discusses why the author chose Warp Films to distribute their film opening. Warp Films distributes similar thriller genre films. The author learned about Warp Films during a study day at the BFI where they learned about distributors. Warp Films is a small, independent UK-based film production and distribution company suitable for the author's independent film. The author researched distributors and chose Warp Films which has a mission of supporting artist-driven films and developing new talent through a profit-sharing model.
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This document compares mainstream films produced by Warner Bros. to independent films produced by IFC Films. Warner Bros. is one of the major Hollywood studios that produces big-budget films for mass entertainment. IFC Films is an independent distributor that produces lower-budget films focused on drama, documentary, and more challenging narratives. While Warner Bros. films make significantly more money, with budgets over $100 million and box office earnings in the hundreds of millions, IFC Films produces films on tighter budgets of only a few million that appeal to smaller audiences but provide more thought-provoking content. Overall, the document analyzes the differences in institutions, audiences, and film styles between mainstream blockbusters and independent films.
Research On Independent Cinemas
The document defines the key stages of film production, distribution, and exhibition. It distinguishes between independent and mainstream cinema. Independent films have lower budgets and distribution through film festivals and online platforms, while mainstream films are produced by major studios with larger budgets and nationwide theatrical releases. The document also provides examples of production companies, distributors, and how some popular mainstream films were produced, distributed, and exhibited.
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This document outlines key issues in media ownership, production, and distribution in the film industry. It discusses how major studios and independent producers are involved in film production and finance movies. The document also examines how films are marketed and distributed through various channels like movie theaters, home media, and digital platforms. Issues around convergence and how audiences now access and engage with media texts are also covered.
Reasearch into distribution companies
Distribution companies are responsible for marketing and distributing films. They work to get films viewed by audiences through theatrical releases and other commercial rights like DVDs and television. Blockbuster distribution companies mainly handle large franchise films from major studios like Disney, Warner Bros., and Universal. Independent distribution companies focus on smaller, non-blockbuster films and work with independent producers and studios. Vertical Entertainment and Blumhouse Productions would be good fits to distribute an independent product as they have experience with similar films in the past.
Independent film
An independent film is produced outside of major Hollywood studios. It has more creative freedom but smaller budgets, crews, and distribution. The process begins with developing an idea, fundraising, completing production, and organizing distribution. While independent films face constraints like funding and marketing, some highly successful indie films like The Grand Budapest Hotel have grossed over $60 million.
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A tent pole film is a major blockbuster film that a film studio invests heavily in because it is expected to be hugely successful and profitable. These tent pole films guarantee large profits for studios that they can then use to fund more risky films. Warner Bros. relies heavily on tent pole films based on popular book series and franchises like Harry Potter, Sherlock Holmes, Lord of the Rings, and DC superhero films to be their biggest moneymakers each year. These tent pole films are aimed at appealing to as many of the four audience quadrants - males/females under and over 25 - as possible to achieve maximum viewership and box office revenues.
Question 3 evaluation
Vertigo Films and Paramount Pictures are potential film distributors for the filmmaker's thriller film '48 Hours'. Vertigo Films is a British independent film company that specializes in low-budget films, including thrillers, making them a good fit for the filmmaker's low-budget thriller. Paramount Pictures is one of the major Hollywood studios and has experience distributing thriller films, but thriller is not their main genre. Both companies could help generate profit through potential film franchises. However, Vertigo Films' target audience may not be suitable and Paramount rarely distributes thrillers.
Global and local audiences 2015
When targeting audiences for films, producers must consider both global and local appeal. For The Hobbit, Peter Jackson appealed to a global audience through casting well-known British and Hollywood actors and filming in New Zealand. The Fifth Estate attempted to appeal to both American and European audiences but failed globally due to its subject matter. Shifty appealed more to a UK audience through its low-budget, British-focused casting and crew. Distribution is also key - The Hobbit succeeded through global distribution while Shifty's local distribution limited its reach.
Independent vs mainstream films
This document discusses the differences between independent and mainstream films in the film industry. It provides details about two specific films as examples - Paranormal Activity as a low budget, independent film, and Titanic as a high budget, mainstream film. Some key points made are:
- Cinemas make most of their money from food/drink sales with mainstream films that attract larger audiences.
- It's harder for independent films to get cinema screenings as cinemas prioritize films that will bring in crowds.
- Paranormal Activity had an extremely low budget of $15,000 but made $193.4 million, while Titanic had a $200 million budget and made $2.187 billion.
Evaluation question 3
Film distribution is the process of making a movie available for audiences to view. A film distributor is responsible for marketing the film and distribution deals are important for financing films. Distribution methods include theatrical releases, film festivals, trailers, posters, TV advertisements, social media, DVDs, and streaming sites. For a micro-budget independent film like Abridged without stars, it would be difficult to get distribution from major companies. Smaller distributors focused on independent films may be more appropriate. The filmmakers plan to promote Abridged using social media sites like Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr with a trailer and hashtag campaign.
Film industry
The document discusses the film industry, contrasting major studios that are part of large media conglomerates producing big-budget, mass-market films to make money, with independent film companies that are not part of conglomerates and prioritize storytelling over profits. It also outlines the five stages of film production - development, pre-production, production, post-production, and distribution.
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Maxim Media Marketing is an American film distribution company founded in 2000 that distributes films worldwide through various formats like DVD and video on demand. The company distributes horror movies featuring supernatural creatures and themes involving sexuality, targeted at young adult audiences. Maxim Media would likely distribute the film "Incruendo" because, as a horror movie involving a vampire creature, it matches the type of films Maxim typically releases.
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The opening title sequence for The Last of Us uses a non-linear and symbolic montage to show how quickly a virus can spread and devastate the human population. Through news reports and visuals of the virus spreading at an accelerated rate set to unsettling music, the sequence establishes the post-apocalyptic setting and themes of death, chaos, and survival while creating narrative mysteries for the audience around how the outbreak occurred and how many survivors remain. Formal elements like the use of black and white, rule of thirds for credits, and varying camera angles effectively convey the progression of the virus without showing graphic content.
Assignment 14
This document summarizes a student film assignment on the subgenres of home invasion and madness/paranoia. For the home invasion genre, the plot involves an assassin being hired to kill a target at their home. Conventions include settings that limit escape and editing that breaks rules for panic. Inspiring films create terror through harassment. For madness/paranoia, the plot follows a man who hallucinates without medication. Conventions include distorted sounds and props suggesting insanity. Inspiring films show characters overcoming internal fears. The target audience for both is males and females aged 15-35 interested in original stories of survival and reality disintegrating.
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The document discusses research for music and sound effects to be used in a film project. It includes a list of 10 potential music tracks, details adding a heartbeat effect to signify a character panicking from hallucinations, creating a foley sound of a Coke bottle opening for a bathroom scene, and using a bass drum effect and whispers to emphasize the dangerous and inhuman nature of a hallucinatory character.
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The document provides details of the preliminary planning for a video project by Alistair, Will and Connor. It includes a script, location photos from where filming will take place, production photos showing different shots being filmed, a timeline laying out what will happen and when, storyboards depicting the shots, an overhead plan showing camera angles and character movement, and a mind map with initial ideas that were developed. The planning demonstrates thorough preparation for shooting the video.
Institution research wac
Film production companies are responsible for the production of films, handling budgeting, scheduling, scripting, resources, talent, distribution, marketing, and the production itself. Examples provided were Carolco Pictures which produced Jacob's Ladder for $25 million, and Warner Bros which produced The Shining for $19 million. Film distribution companies are responsible for marketing films by setting release dates and distributing to cinemas and for home viewing on devices and online. Examples given were Lions Gate distributing Hostel and Rogue Pictures distributing The Strangers and The Last House on the Left. The document discusses how these companies could be interested in films focused on themes of madness, paranoia, horror or home invasion that they have experience with.
Niche vs mass
Horror films target niche audiences for several reasons:
1) Niche audiences are the most interested fans who want to provide input to help improve horror films and keep the genre alive.
2) Horror films appeal to smaller, passionate fan bases rather than mass audiences because the genre is less popular.
3) Targeting niche groups allows filmmakers to focus on fans with unique interests in horror and create films that will appeal specifically to them.
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The document discusses two film titles - Juno and Red Lights. For Juno, a comedy indie film, the opening title sequence uses bright colors and a sans serif font to convey a cheerful, amateur feel aimed at teenagers. Red Lights, a thriller/crime film, has a darker, more serious opening with black and white animation and faster moving text to create an unsettling tone for adult audiences. The conclusion states that color, font, and animation can be used strategically in openings to match the intended genre and target audience of the film.
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This document discusses target audiences for films, specifically horror film subgenres. It identifies the target audiences for supernatural horror, comedy horror, and madness/paranoia films as primarily males and females aged 15-40 from middle and working class backgrounds. Research was conducted through interviews that found people who enjoy supernatural horror expect jump scares, tension building, and original storylines, while feedback on social media also cited occult themes and curses. The key takeaway is that an effective supernatural horror film requires good scares, visual effects, and an engaging plot.
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The document discusses the horror genre and analyzes the opening title sequence of the film Se7en. It defines the purpose of horror films as frightening audiences by exploiting fears. It outlines several subgenres of horror and analyzes how Se7en effectively set an unsettling tone through distorted sound effects, ominous laughter, and the use of the color black in its title sequence.
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The document provides details of the preliminary planning for a short film by Alistair, Will, and Connor. It includes photos of the filming location, photos from the production, a timeline, storyboards, an overhead plan, and a mind map. The location photos show the exterior and interior of an apartment building where most of the shooting will take place. The production photos showcase different camera angles used, including an establishing shot, over-the-shoulder shot, and tracking shot.
Film billing
The document discusses two film titles - Juno and Red Lights. For Juno, a comedy indie film, the opening title sequence uses bright colors and a sans serif font to convey an amateur, teenage feel. Red Lights, a thriller/crime film, has a darker, black and white opening with faster animated text to make the audience feel uneasy. The conclusion is that color, font, and animation can be used to effectively set the tone for different genres and impact the audience.
Music and sound research wac
The document discusses research on music and sound effects for a student film project. It includes a list of potential songs for the film, with those selected marked in bold. For sound effects, it notes that a heartbeat was added when the main character panics from hallucinations, and that the pace would increase or decrease based on his perceived threat level. It also describes creating a foley sound by opening a Coke bottle to represent the character aggressively pulling out a tooth. Repetitive bass drum and whisper sound effects were chosen to accompany threatening hallucination scenes and emphasize the hallucinated figure is both dangerous and inhuman.
Font and title planning
The document discusses font, color, size, and animation choices for an opening title sequence (OTS). It states that the font "Trajan Pro" was selected as it looks serious and stands out against dark backgrounds. The color white will be used to make text stand out against black screens. Medium to small sized text will be spaced out to not interfere with the visuals. Fades will be used for transitions to engage the audience and relate to the hallucination theme. Text will appear before and during shots, placed using the rule of thirds to focus viewers without confusing them.
Font and title planning
The document discusses font, color, size, and animation choices for an opening title sequence (OTS). It states that the font "Trajan Pro" was selected as it looks serious and stands out against black backgrounds. White text will be used to make it stand out. The text size will be medium to small and spaced out to not interfere with the visuals. Fades will be used for transitions to engage the audience and relate to the hallucination theme. Text will appear before and during shots, placed using the rule of thirds to focus viewers without confusing them.
Niche vs mass audience
Horror films appeal to niche audiences rather than mass audiences. Niche audiences have unique interests and are highly passionate about specific subgenres of horror like fanaticism, home invasion, and demons/hell. These niche groups will enthusiastically support films that authentically capture their interests. In contrast, mass audiences are too broad and diverse, and may find some horror subgenres too extreme. Effective horror film marketing therefore targets specific niche communities to build enthusiasm.
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This document discusses potential film distribution companies for a horror movie. It analyzes companies that have distributed similar horror films like House of Wax (Warner Bros.), Drag Me to Hell (Universal Pictures), Scream (Dimension Films), It Follows (RADiUS-TWC/Dimension Films), and Carrie (MGM/Screen Gems). Based on the genres and budgets of films they've released, the author identifies Columbia Pictures, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., and Paramount Pictures as potential options. The document concludes that Columbia Pictures may be the best fit given their release of similar low-budget horror films like Evil Dead.
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The document discusses potential media institutions that could distribute, fund, and produce the film. It recommends:
- Using Twisted Pictures as the production company since they specialize in horror films like Saw.
- Partnering with Lionsgate Entertainment for distribution since they have successfully distributed similar horror films.
- Applying for funding from the UK Film Council's New Cinema Fund which supports new and innovative filmmaking.
- Modeling the film's budget, cast/crew size, and release strategy after low-budget horror films like Cabin Fever that were released theatrically and on DVD.
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The document discusses potential film distribution institutions for an independent thriller production. It suggests partnering with an experienced major distributor like Universal or Paramount that has a history of successfully distributing similar high-quality thriller films. These large distributors can provide publicity, funding, actors, production values, and help maximize audience reach needed for commercial success. As the director, targeting established leaders in the thriller genre that fully support their projects was seen as ideal.
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Paramount Pictures would be a suitable distributor for the film "Recollection" for several reasons:
1) Paramount has a history of distributing successful films similar in style to "Recollection" like "Shutter Island".
2) Paramount takes risks on films that could be big successes or failures, so they may take a chance on "Recollection".
3) Paramount has a strong track record of producing good films, so distributing "Recollection" could be worthwhile for them.
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Paramount Pictures would be a suitable distributor for the film "Recollection" for several reasons:
1) Paramount has a history of distributing successful films similar in style to "Recollection" like "Shutter Island".
2) Paramount takes risks on films that could be big successes or failures, so they may take a chance on "Recollection".
3) Paramount has a strong track record of producing good films, so distributing "Recollection" could be worthwhile for them.
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Paramount Pictures would be a suitable distributor for the film "Recollection" for several reasons:
1) Paramount has a history of distributing successful films similar in style to "Recollection" like "Shutter Island".
2) Paramount takes risks on films that could be big successes or failures, so they may take a chance on "Recollection".
3) Paramount has a strong track record of producing good films, so distributing "Recollection" could be worthwhile for them.
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1. Xenon Productions is a small, UK-based production company that produces horror films on low budgets.
2. For funding and distribution, they partner with Pathé, a major/minor distributor known for distributing smaller horror films successfully, such as The Blair Witch Project.
3. The film will be initially exhibited in independent cinemas and then released on DVD, streaming services, and YouTube to generate revenue from ads.
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