The document provides information to help study for an exam on the film industry. It discusses the key stages in the life cycle of a film from funding through production, marketing, distribution, consumption including exhibition and exchange. It also outlines the main topics to be covered: media ownership, synergy/convergence, audiences, digital technology, hardware, and technological convergence. Examples of case studies and recent films are mentioned to illustrate the concepts. Constant revision of the material is emphasized in order to remember all the necessary information for the exam.