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Dimension Films would be a good choice to distribute the opening sequence because they have frequently released successful horror films over the years, including the Scary Movie franchise and Scream. Dimension Films has experience in the horror genre and has distributed many top horror films. Their catalog shows that over 90% of the films they've distributed are horror movies. This opening sequence is also a horror film, so Dimension Films' expertise in the genre would help market and distribute the product well.
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Question 3
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Evaluation question 1
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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."
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1. The document discusses research conducted by Lost Cause Productions on genres, audiences, and conventions for their class project. They determined their target audience was teenagers based on a questionnaire, and chose to make a horror film.
2. They analyzed popular horror films to identify conventions to include, such as isolation, dark lighting, and staccato editing. Locations and actors were chosen to represent conventions and appeal to teenagers.
3. Upon completion, they received peer feedback which noted effective representation of genre but sometimes confusing editing, and aimed to represent insanity well in their opening sequence.
Evalauation post 3
A production company is responsible for developing a film's schedule, budget, script, casting, and more. They provide funding, marketing, and take responsibility if anything goes wrong during production.
The logo for a horror production company called "Grim Studios" features the grim reaper holding a blade with skeletal hands to symbolize death and the paranormal. The bold black text and red and black color scheme relate to the horror genre.
A film distributor is responsible for marketing and deciding a film's release and viewing options. They chose Momentum Pictures as their distributor because it is a leading UK and Irish distributor that has successfully released thriller films.
The film hopes to be funded by the National Lot
Media evalution main task done
The document provides an evaluation of the main task of developing typical horror film conventions in a student film project. It summarizes that the film develops conventions by having the man killed instead of the woman in the opening scene, unlike typical films, and not showing the killer in the opening scene like in Hannibal, Psycho, and Scream. This brings variety and makes the film more interesting, unexpected, and scary for viewers.
Evaluation Question 3
Hammer Films would be a suitable distributor as they regularly produce similar thriller and horror genres. However, as a British institution, Hammer Films may not provide broad international recognition. 20th Century Fox would be a better choice as a major American studio that distributes globally. They have experience with thriller films and their recognizable logo would signal that the product is worth watching. Disney would not be a good fit as they focus on family-friendly content, whereas thrillers are not family oriented.
Question 3
Paramount is a major film distribution company that could help distribute the film "Bang Bang You're Dead" as it fits with the genres they commonly release, such as thrillers. If Paramount took on distribution, the film could be shown in major cinema chains worldwide. Self-distribution is also an option, using social media and word-of-mouth to promote the film and exhibit it on Our Screen. Distribution partners for "Bang Bang You're Dead" included Showtime Networks, video distributors in countries like Argentina and Brazil, and Paramount for home video releases.
Media group research
The document discusses various aspects of the thriller genre including definitions, history, subgenres, film distribution, and codes and conventions. It provides information on what defines a thriller film, tracing the history and evolution of the genre from the 1920s to present day. Examples are given of common thriller subgenres and film studios that typically distribute thriller movies, as well as stylistic techniques used in thriller films like lighting, editing, and camera work that help build suspense and tension.
Media evalution main task
This document evaluates the main task of a media project. It discusses how the media product develops conventions of horror films by having someone killed at the beginning, the killer not being seen, and no one trying to escape. It also represents particular social groups like young working-class people and the relationships between young women and men. Finally, it suggests that Dimension Films would be a good fit to distribute the media product because they have successfully distributed many similar horror films in the past.
Assignment 39 distribution ppt
Film distributors play a vital role in getting films noticed by the public. They handle distribution and marketing, as film studios do not have the resources to distribute films on their own. The document discusses notable horror film distributors like Warner Bros, Paramount Pictures, and Lionsgate. It also explains that the authors chose Warner Bros as the distributor for their film due to Warner Bros' successful distribution of the highly-rated horror film "The Shining" which was made for a relatively low budget.
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Overall Conventions
This horror film takes place in an isolated house with sinister music, dark scenes, and atmosphere. It features well-known actors and includes scenes of death, blood, and the presence of children alongside the disruption of normality. While titles are shown throughout and an evil presence appears, the film depicts females as helpless victims and only shows the best parts of the story without revealing the entire plot.
Question 1 - Theory
The document discusses how the media product challenges some conventions while developing others:
- It did not feature a hero character as is typical, to leave the ending ambiguous and make the audience curious.
- The main protagonists were women rather than dominant men, which could challenge or develop Mulvey's theory of passive women depending on interpretation.
- It followed the first stage of Tzvetan Todorov's narrative theory to present a happy start and make the little girl protagonist relatable to female audiences according to Mulvey's female narcissism theory.
Poster Decision Making Process
The document appears to contain production details for a movie such as the producer, title, slogan, release date, and notes on displaying the movie in Imax 3D format, but much of the information is broken or missing.
Make Up
Makeup is essential in movies to help establish characters and convey their personality or role to audiences. The makeup an actor wears can create impressions and influence whether audiences bond with "good" or "bad" characters. "Good" characters typically have bright or simple makeup, while "bad" characters have dark makeup intended to make their face look lifeless and prevent audiences from connecting with them. Makeup is also used to make actors appear sick, upset, or in different emotional states.
Target Audience
A 19-23 year old male and female who go to the cinema once a week and enjoy horror movies, R&B/Hip Hop music, and playing basketball would like to see characters their own age in a horror movie trailer that takes place in a house and features murder.
Poster Analysis
This poster summarizes the key elements of the Mama movie poster. It introduces the two main characters, Lilly and Mama, with Lilly hiding behind Mama as if scared. Mama is presented as a witch with butterflies on her dress, representing freedom despite being trapped. The poster uses dark colors and minimal lighting to convey a sense of evil and fear. It also introduces the actresses playing the roles to draw audience attention without any other promotional text.
Magazine Analysis
The document discusses the layout and design elements of magazine covers. It explains where different elements are typically placed, such as the masthead at the top, barcode in the corner, and date in the top left corner. It also describes the purpose of each element, such as using large bold text and colors for the masthead to attract attention, and smaller text for less important details. Color, font size, and position are used strategically to guide the reader's eyes across the cover in an effective order.
Media
This document discusses how the media product challenges and develops conventions of horror films. It presents several conventions that were challenged, such as killing a male character instead of the usual female victim. It also challenged revealing the killer's identity to generate suspense. Some conventions were followed, like using ominous music, fast-paced editing, and a variety of shots to set the scene and keep the audience engaged. Overall, the goal was to empower young female viewers while still capturing elements typical of the horror genre.
Media 1
The media product challenges some horror film conventions while following others. It challenges the typical portrayal of the victim being female by having a male character killed in the opening scene. It also does not reveal the killer's identity to create suspense. However, it follows conventions around using ominous music to set the tone, having the main character trapped with no escape to build tension, and using sharp editing to keep the audience engaged. The document discusses how the opening sequence develops different conventions of the horror genre.
Media 1
The media product challenges horror movie conventions by killing a male character in the opening sequence rather than a female. It also does not reveal the killer's identity to the audience. Additionally, the opening sequence is filmed with lights on rather than in dark lighting with shadows to provide a clearer view. The victim in this opening does not have an opportunity to escape and is killed after exchanging texts, challenging the convention of attempted escape.
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A mother and her son who has a history of drug problems have a confrontation after the son returns home from prison demanding money. The mother refuses to help him and tells him to leave, as she now has a younger child who is unaware of the disturbance between the mother and older son downstairs.
Evaluation
This document provides information about planning, shooting, and editing a short film. It includes:
1) A narrative describing the troubled relationship between a mother and son and their interaction when the son returns home demanding money.
2) Details about character denotations and connotations to help actors understand their roles.
3) A list of camera shots planned for different scenes.
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This document provides information about planning, shooting, and editing a short film. It includes:
1) A narrative describing the characters and plot of the film.
2) Examples of dialogue between the characters.
3) Details about character denotations and connotations to help actors understand their roles.
4) Examples of camera shots that could be used and their effects.
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- 2. What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why? I’ve used the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) which is an online database of information related to films, television programs, and video games. The reason why I've choose this is because they distributed similar horror movies in recent years. Our opening sequence is similar to the list shown bellow because it has dramatic/scary music, phone ring and is a horror movie. Dimension Films distributed 146 films between 1991 and 2013, which have been very successful and a big amount wore horror films, e.g. all Scary movies and Scream. Also they realised extreme horror films such as Piranha 3DD. We would like to choose this media institution to distribute our media product because they’ve frequently released horror films and they are successful in doing so; also they have experience in this category so they will be the right pick for our opening sequence.
- 3. This list shows the top 15 movies that have been distributed by and Dimension Films and 90% of there films are horror: Distributor - filmography 1.Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2013) ... Distributor (2014) (USA) (theatrical) 2.Penthouse North (2013) ... Distributor (2012) (USA) (theatrical) 3.Dark Skies (2013) ... Distributor (2013) (USA) (theatrical) 4.Angry Little God (2013) ... Distributor (2013) (USA) (theatrical) 5.Clown (2013) ... Distributor (2013) (USA) (theatrical) 6.Compulsion (2013) ... Distributor (2013) (USA) (theatrical) 7.Random (2013) ... Distributor (????) (USA) (theatrical) 8.The Art of the Steal (2013) ... Distributor (2013) (USA) (theatrical) 9.Wild Oats (2013) ... Distributor (2012) (USA) (theatrical) 10.Aftershock (2012) ... Distributor (2012) (USA) (theatrical), Distributor (2013) (USA) (theatrical) 11,Piranha 3DD (2012) ... Distributor (2012) (USA) (theatrical) 12.Livid (2011) ... Distributor (2011) (USA) (theatrical) 13.Apollo 18 (2011) ... Distributor (2011) (USA) (theatrical) 14.Spy Kids: All the Time in the World in 4D (2011) ... Distributor (2011) (USA) (theatrical) 15.World of the Dead: The Zombie Diaries (2011) ... Distributor (2011) (USA) (all media)