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StudioCanal UK would be a suitable distributor for the film "Dirty Riches" for three key reasons: 1) StudioCanal UK specializes in releasing British films, which is relevant as the film's target audience is in the UK. 2) It is an independent distributor, which would make negotiating a deal easier as an independent production company. 3) While it is a smaller distributor than major studios, the film has a national UK focus so StudioCanal's reach would be sufficient.
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The opening sequence establishes the protagonist as an enigmatic figure involved in criminal activity through shots that emphasize his covered appearance, a knife, and money. A close-up of money underscores its importance, and a low-angle shot where we first see his face conveys his dominance. Washing blood off hands in the sink implies he may have committed murder. Visual conventions are used to set the crime/thriller genre and create mystery around the protagonist and his activities.
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The document discusses the key differences between a preliminary film exercise and a final opening sequence created by the author. For the preliminary exercise, they had limited time and resources, which resulted in some continuity mistakes. However, they were able to follow the 180-degree rule. For the final opening, they had more time to plan, experiment with different shots and angles, locations, props, and costumes. This allowed them to create a more polished sequence that seamlessly incorporated soundtrack and title elements.
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Evaluation question three
This document discusses potential distributors for an independent horror film made on a low budget with local actors. It analyzes how two potential distributors, StudioCanalUK and Lions Gate Entertainment, would be suitable options. StudioCanalUK releases many independent British films and has distributed similar horror films. Lions Gate Entertainment is a successful North American independent film company that has distributed a wide variety of genres, including horror films. Both companies' experience with independent and genre films could help distribute and promote the film.
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- A production company is responsible for organizing and distributing a film through tasks like scheduling, budgeting, scripting, and casting. They work with a distributor to market and promote the film.
- Possible distributors for the film include Film4, Lionsgate UK, and StudioCanal as they distribute smaller, UK-based films and have experience with the horror genre.
- Film4 would be the best choice as a distributor since they support emerging talent through lower-budget films and have successfully distributed independent horror films in the past.
Question 3 Evaluations
Our product is created by an independent production company called "Alpha Pictures" which oversees the project from concept to completion. They are responsible for the budget, crew, script, and scheduling. An independent distributor is needed to fund and distribute the supernatural thriller film to cinemas, DVD/Blu-ray. The distributor negotiates deals with exhibitors. To attract potential distributors and funding, the film company could enter independent film festivals in the UK like the London Independent Film Festival. The British Film Institute and UK Film Council are willing to fund first-time independent producers with budgets under £2 million, though they only provide production funds not distribution. Paramount Pictures may potentially distribute if the film performs well with a
Media 3
Working Title Films would be a good institution to distribute the author's film product. Working Title Films has distributed many diverse and independent films as well as recent successes like Les Miserables. They are well known in the UK which could help attract interest from UK and global audiences. Other potential distributors mentioned are BBC Films, Vertigo Films, and Film 4, each of which is described as producing or distributing British independent films.
What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
The document discusses film distribution and different film distribution companies. It examines the distributors of the films "Psycho," "Silence of the Lambs," and "Insidious" - Paramount Pictures, Orion Pictures, and FilmDistrict respectively. The document also discusses several British film distributors like Artificial Eye, Entertainment, and Lionsgate UK. It recommends that for a small, independent British film, Lionsgate UK would be the best distributor as they specialize in horror films similar to the proposed media product.
UK Film Distribution For Our Film
Slide share of what the UK film distribution industry is, how it works and what company I would ideally have to distribute my AS media film.
Media evaluation q3
Film distribution involves an organization representing and selling a film to the public and companies. The distributor handles the initial release in one country, as well as home video and streaming releases. They also promote the film at festivals and through advertising. Distribution is crucial as it connects the audience with completed films. The most successful distribution integrates production and exhibition under one company's control.
What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
Entertainment Film Distributors would be the most suitable distribution company for the filmmaker's low-budget supernatural horror film. EFD specializes in distributing independent British films and has experience with horror genres like Saw and The Final Destination. They could help the film reach a large audience without a huge budget. StudioCanal UK and EFD both work with small British productions, but EFD may require less money to distribute and promote the film using social media.
Eval task 3
StudioCanal would be a good production company for the film based on similarities to Catch Me Daddy. StudioCanal produces a variety of films from big budget comedies like Shaun of the Dead to low budget British dramas like Catch Me Daddy. Catch Me Daddy was similarly low budget, socially realistic, and was successfully marketed and distributed through film festivals. Other options like Vertigo and Altitude could also work but StudioCanal is best suited due to previous similar films and Catch Me Daddy's success.
Question 3 Ayaan
Icon Film Distribution would be a suitable media institution to distribute the film "Echoes" because they have successfully distributed over 200 titles including genres similar to "Echoes", they distribute to a wide audience range that includes films rated 15 and over like "Echoes", and as an independent distributor that works with local filmmakers, Icon would provide a reasonable budget to market "Echoes" as an independent film.
Possible distributor of our film
Lionsgate focuses on distributing independent films similarly to ours, however they may reject our film due to its lower budget. Breaking Glass Pictures specializes in independent and horror films, making them a perfect fit for our thriller Psychosis given its low budget. Brink Vision has been a leader in independent distribution since 2001 and Psychosis would fit their criteria as a low budget independent thriller.
Media evaluation q3
The document discusses film distribution, which involves a distribution company representing and selling a film to the public and major companies. The distribution company handles the initial release of the film in its first country, as well as selling the film for home viewing on DVD, streaming services, and television. The distributor also promotes the film at festivals and through advertising. Film distribution is crucial as it connects audiences with completed films. The most successful distribution involves integrated production, distribution and exhibition under one company's control.
What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
This document discusses potential media institutions that could distribute a low-budget independent UK film called "The Echoing." It analyzes several options, including independent UK distributors like Optimum Releasing and Revolver Entertainment, as well as larger studios. It determines that Optimum Releasing or Revolver Entertainment would be the most suitable choices, as they specialize in independent films and UK-only distribution, which matches the film's limited scope and budget. Bigger studios aiming for worldwide tentpole releases are deemed unsuitable due to their higher costs and ambitions beyond the film's means.
Institutional decisions
Our production company is called Clockwork Productions. We chose this name because it sounds established like other major studios while also being short and catchy. For our logo, we designed a stylized image of clockwork in an old-fashioned style to represent our company's focus on quality work.
We will distribute our film The Dare Game through Revolver, a British distributor that has successfully released other thriller films targeting our intended audience.
The primary source of funding for The Dare Game will be a grant from the British film industry lottery fund, which supports new filmmakers. This funding source is the most suitable and ensures our film can be produced and distributed as planned.
Question 3 evaluation
The document discusses potential media institutions to distribute an independent thriller film project. The author has chosen the independent production company Coffee Films and distribution company Dogwoof as they specialize in funding and releasing low-budget, independent films similar to their thriller project. Specifically, Coffee Films produces independent, low-budget films while Dogwoof focuses on distributing documentaries but has released award-winning films from around the world.
Evaluation question 3
Summit Entertainment is a film production, distribution and sales company founded in 1991. They initially handled foreign film sales but later expanded into fully financing and producing their own films by the late 1990s. Summit distributes their films both theatrically and on home video formats internationally through partnerships with other major studios like Universal and Sony. As an independent studio with access to over $1 billion in financing, Summit would be capable of distributing films internationally but likely requires partnerships for domestic theatrical distribution in large markets like North America.
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Evaluation q4
Our target audience is mainly 15-25 year old British males, but the inclusion of cigarette imagery may require an 18+ rating, limiting the audience to those ages. As a British crime thriller focusing on suspense and independent films, the intended viewers would be fans of those genres, particularly British males around age 18 interested in psychological thrillers, criminal shows, and British rock music.
Q7 explanation
The document discusses the learning process of creating a film opening sequence. It compares the preliminary exercise, which had time and resource constraints, to the final opening sequence. For the preliminary, the filmmakers focused on learning basic editing techniques within the limited time available. Mistakes were made with color correction and extras in shots. For the final opening, more planning and resources and allowed for improved lighting, locations, props, costumes and character development through varied camera angles. The opening sequence effectively set the atmosphere and tone through its editing to music.
Question 2
The document discusses how different aspects of the opening film sequence are designed to represent social groups and relate to the target audience. It describes how using a young, white, British male character along with British music and setting helps attract a British audience who can identify with the character. Examining the character's clothing, watch, and large home suggests he comes from wealth, though his profession and background are ambiguous. As the target audience is males aged 15-25, a young male protagonist is used who has mystery to engage viewers.
Question 2
The document discusses how different aspects of the opening film sequence are designed to represent social groups and relate to the target audience. It describes how using a young, white, British male character along with British music and setting helps attract a British audience who can identify with the character. Examining the character's clothing, watch, and large home suggests he comes from wealth, though his profession and background are ambiguous. As the target audience is males aged 15-25, a young male protagonist is used who has mystery to engage viewers.
Question 2
The document discusses how different aspects of the opening film sequence are designed to represent social groups and relate to the target audience. A young, white, British male protagonist is used to attract a British audience who can identify with the character. His wealth, nice home, and expensive watch indicate he is of high social class. While his involvement in criminal activity makes his background and status ambiguous. As the target audience is males aged 15-25, a young male protagonist is chosen who has mystery to engage viewers.
Question 1
The opening sequence establishes the protagonist as an enigmatic figure through shots that obscure his identity and suggest criminal behavior. Shots of blood being washed away could imply murder, while his covered, dark clothing and hidden face create mystery. Money is a focal point, emphasizing its importance through a close-up of cash. A low-angle shot of the protagonist on his face establishes him as dominant over the audience. Visual conventions from crime and thriller genres are used to set the tone that this is a story about a hidden criminal figure.
Bibliography
This document contains a bibliography with sources for research on psychological thriller conventions, Alfred Hitchcock, David Fincher, British film institutions, and UK film production companies and distributors. It lists webpage URLs from Wikipedia and other sites relating to elements of the psychological thriller genre, biographies of Alfred Hitchcock and David Fincher, and information on the British Board of Film Classification and lists of UK film production companies and distributors.
Evaluation q4
The target audience for this media product is primarily 15-25 year old British males, but the inclusion of a cigarette in one shot may result in an 18+ certificate, limiting the audience to those 18 and older. As a British crime thriller, the audience should enjoy that genre and independent British films, though the soundtrack could also appeal to an older generation.
Q3 evaluation
The document discusses the formation of a new production company called White Knuckle Films for an upcoming thriller film. White Knuckle was chosen as a name to convey fear and panic, fitting for the thriller genre. The production company will be responsible for budgeting, scheduling, scripting, staffing, post-production, distribution and marketing of the film. Lions Gate Entertainment is mentioned as a potential distributor known for thriller films. The British Film Institute is also discussed as a source of potential lottery funding for new films.
Final version q1
This document provides a visual and textual analysis of shots from a film. It examines various shots including a wide establishing shot, medium shots, interior and exterior location shots, mirror shots, close-ups, and low-angle shots. Each shot is analyzed in terms of what it reveals about the characters, location, genre, and narrative elements of the film. Key details like a character's expression, blood on hands, and money are examined for how they provide clues and generate questions about the plot and events of the crime or thriller film being depicted.
Q7 explanation
The document summarizes the learning experience of creating a preliminary opening sequence and the actual opening sequence for a film. For the preliminary, students learned basics of editing using match on action and the 180 degree rule with limited time. A mistake was changing the sequence to black and white, making it difficult to see. For the actual opening, students had more time and freedom, applying techniques learned. They added titles that improved the flow without making it seem long.
Pitch for film opening title sequence
The document summarizes the opening sequence of a crime thriller film. A mysterious man returns to London with a large sum of money, raising questions about where he got it and whether he will use it to pay off a debt. The opening establishes the man's character as cool yet mysterious. It also sets an ominous atmosphere through the use of "Money" by Pink Floyd. Only late in the sequence do clues reveal the film's crime and thriller genres, as the money is seen to be bloodstained. The target audience is identified as males aged 18-25 due to the focus on material goods, mystery, and potentially relatable male protagonist.
Title Sequence Analysis
The genre of the film is a thriller or mystery, as established by the ominous music, typography, and underground setting shown. The narrative focuses on three objects - money, a clock, and a tower - which foreshadows a story about characters battling over money with the clock implying the importance of time. The atmosphere is set as tense and dramatic by the unsettling music that builds in volume and tempo. The typography used for the title and job roles enhances the underground theme. The camerawork in the animation shows the titles appearing and disappearing into the ground to get buried, with split images of the clock, tower, and money. The target audience is very wide as there is nothing inappropriate for children.
Genre research
This document discusses the history of early thrillers and provides examples from the 1920s-1930s including Safety Last, M, and Murders in the Zoo. It also mentions psychological thriller subgenres that focus on the protagonist's mental state, giving examples like Along Came a Spider. The document then profiles Alfred Hitchcock as the "Master of Suspense" and lists some of his notable early films like The 39 Steps and The Lady Vanishes that helped establish the suspense-thriller genre.
Film institutions research
Film producers are responsible for financing films and supervising the filmmaking process, including finding distributors. Film distributors market and promote films to sell them. Common UK film production companies include BBC Films, Working Title Films, DNA Films, and Vertigo Films. Directors oversee all aspects of filmmaking, while producers handle financial aspects and finding distributors. Camera operators shoot footage under the direction of the cinematographer. Editors work with directors to assemble footage and add effects to meet time limits.
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Question 3
- 1. What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
- 2. “White Knuckle productions” is the name of our production company. This name was chosen in consideration of the genres of the film, crime and thriller. “white” may connote flesh being shown or almost like invisibility, fear and mysteriousness. “Knuckle” suggest a “punch” action being emphasized. White Knuckle Productions
- 3. What does a production company do? A production company manages the filming of a movie from screenplay to release. It's main concerns involve managing the budget and supervising all legal concerns. Theatrical distribution A film distributor is company which releases a movie to the public either theatrically or for home viewing. Production and distribution companies
- 4. StudioCanal UK (Optimum Releasing/Home Entertainment/Classics) • A UK film distributor • Release more than just British films suggesting that they are well known, internationally. • Independent distribution • Release films both in theatre and for home entertainment This is a suitable film distributor for our film because it specializes in releasing British films especially considering that our target audience is focused in the UK. This is an independent distribution which is easier when coming to offers. It is a smaller distribution than most however, out audience is nationally targeted. Distribution for “Dirty Riches”
- 5. • Depending on the scale of the film, in this case, a fairly small scale our film would have a fairly low budget so we could invest in it ourselves. However, with most movies, producers or production companies will find investors (people or banks who specialise in investing in movies and the media) to invest in the movie. Investing in the production and release of our film