The document defines key media terminology and discusses how British films can compete globally. It defines terms like bankable star, typecast, independence, and profitability. It then lists reasons how British films can succeed internationally, such as using mainstream genres, bankable stars, maintaining independence, focusing on cultural test points, producing lower budget films to remain profitable, having a distinct British experience, and partnering with major companies for support. It also prompts the reader to provide film examples and research how British films receive public funding support from sources like the British Film Institute.

1. Terminology test! Define the following media words BANKABLE STAR PERSONA TYPECAST INDEPENDENCE PROFITABILITY DISTINCT CULTURAL TEST POINTS GLOBAL

2. DEFINITIONS Bankable : Guaranteed box office ratings (profit) Star persona : A star’s on screen character Typecast : Repeating the same kind of role Independence : Stands alone/supports itself Profitability : Making money Distinct : Different/unique Cultural test points : UK Film Council’s scoring system to determine how British a film is Global : Worldwide

3. RECAP of last week’s timed conditions question How do British films compete globally? In pairs, write down at least 5 reasons

4. RECAP of last week’s timed conditions question How do British films compete globally? Using mainstream genres Bankable stars Keeping their independence through British Council’s 6 criteria/UK film council’s cultural test points Maintaining profitability by producing lower budget films Being distinct from other films by focusing on British Experience (British Council criteria) Synergising with other major production/distribution companies to have large budgets/marketing campaigns Using famous directors GIVE ME EXAMPLES!

5. So, who funds what? Go online and read this article – makes notes on how British films are funded http://www.britfilms.com/resources/fundinginformation/#public EXTN: Find examples of films funded by these companies