The document discusses the structure and job roles in the media sector. It covers several topics:
1) The structure includes public service media (funded by the public like the BBC), commercial media (funded through advertising), and independent media (not controlled by the government). It also discusses vertical and horizontal integration where companies own different parts of the production process.
2) Career opportunities in the film industry are discussed as the chosen sector. There are many roles beyond director like camera operators. Getting work is competitive so building a portfolio is important. Independent companies provide opportunities for new directors.
3) Ethical and legal issues for employees include avoiding discrimination, ensuring accessibility, using appropriate language for the audience, not influencing viewers harm
Public service media is funded by the public and helps create a healthy democracy with a free press. The BBC is a major public service provider in the UK, funded by television licenses. Commercial media is privately owned and aims to make profits through advertisements. Independent media is not government controlled and can critique the government. Career opportunities in film require skills development and networking, though major studios dominate. Ethical treatment of all people is important for one's reputation in the media industry.
The document provides an overview of different media sectors including television, radio, video games, film, animation, and publishing. It discusses the structure and size of the media industry, describing core industries that create and distribute copyrighted content. It also outlines key roles in the TV/film industry such as producers, screenwriters, cinematographers, editors, costume designers, production designers, actors, music supervisors, and directors. Health and safety, employer liability, employee rights, confidential
Celador was formed in 1983 by Paul Smith and Jasper Carrott to produce independent films. It was later acquired by Complete Communications but regained independence after a management buyout. Celador contracts freelance staff to produce films and obtains funding through loans, investors, and partnerships with other production companies. Some key films produced by Celador include Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and The Descent (2005). While a small company, Celador has been successful at making profitable films on low budgets and competing against larger studios.
Eon Productions is a film production company known for James Bond films. Founded in 1961 in London, it co-produces the Bond films with DanJaq LLC, which holds the copyrights. Skyfall was the first Bond film to be shot digitally. It had a large budget of $200 million and marketing budget of $75 million. Skyfall was a financial success, grossing over $304 million domestically against its $200 million budget.
- The document discusses options for distributing an independent film produced outside of major studios
- It considers targeting independent distributors like StudioCanal UK that have experience with low-budget, niche films from new directors
- Self-distribution is discussed but deemed riskier due to lack of experience, resources, and connections that distributors provide
- The author proposes marketing the film differently in the UK/Ireland versus the US, playing up its depiction of unfamiliar British youth culture to American audiences
This document provides information about the 2008 low-budget British film "Shifty" including its production, distribution, marketing, and reception. It was made through the UK Film Council's Microwave scheme which funds films with budgets under £100,000. Though the film found success in UK theaters and received international distribution, its marketing relied heavily on viral campaigns and targeting niche audiences through unconventional methods like pirate radio and social media. The case study examines how "Shifty" was able to achieve success on a minimal budget through innovative distribution and audience engagement strategies.
The film, TV, radio, print, and online industries each have major studios and companies that produce content. In the film industry, the biggest studios are Lionsgate, 20th Century Fox, Disney, and Warner Brothers. They produce blockbuster films directed by top directors like Steven Spielberg. TV channels like BBC and ITV are the largest broadcasters. Radio 1, Capital, and Classic FM are some of the biggest radio stations. Popular newspapers include The Sun and Daily Mail, while top magazines include Four Four Two. Online, Facebook and Twitter are the dominant social media platforms, though there is no single governing body that oversees the online industry.
This document summarizes different aspects of the film, TV, radio, print and online industries. It outlines the major studios in film like Lionsgate, 20th Century Fox and Disney. It describes key roles in production like directors, producers, editors and cameramen. It also lists the largest TV channels, radio stations, newspapers and magazines. Finally, it provides brief overviews of popular social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Public service media is funded by the public and helps create a healthy democracy with a free press. The BBC is a major public service provider in the UK, funded by television licenses. Commercial media is privately owned and aims to make profits through advertisements. Independent media is not government controlled and can critique the government. Career opportunities in film require skills development and networking, though major studios dominate. Ethical treatment of all people is important for one's reputation in the media industry.
The document provides an overview of different media sectors including television, radio, video games, film, animation, and publishing. It discusses the structure and size of the media industry, describing core industries that create and distribute copyrighted content. It also outlines key roles in the TV/film industry such as producers, screenwriters, cinematographers, editors, costume designers, production designers, actors, music supervisors, and directors. Health and safety, employer liability, employee rights, confidential
Celador was formed in 1983 by Paul Smith and Jasper Carrott to produce independent films. It was later acquired by Complete Communications but regained independence after a management buyout. Celador contracts freelance staff to produce films and obtains funding through loans, investors, and partnerships with other production companies. Some key films produced by Celador include Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and The Descent (2005). While a small company, Celador has been successful at making profitable films on low budgets and competing against larger studios.
Eon Productions is a film production company known for James Bond films. Founded in 1961 in London, it co-produces the Bond films with DanJaq LLC, which holds the copyrights. Skyfall was the first Bond film to be shot digitally. It had a large budget of $200 million and marketing budget of $75 million. Skyfall was a financial success, grossing over $304 million domestically against its $200 million budget.
- The document discusses options for distributing an independent film produced outside of major studios
- It considers targeting independent distributors like StudioCanal UK that have experience with low-budget, niche films from new directors
- Self-distribution is discussed but deemed riskier due to lack of experience, resources, and connections that distributors provide
- The author proposes marketing the film differently in the UK/Ireland versus the US, playing up its depiction of unfamiliar British youth culture to American audiences
This document provides information about the 2008 low-budget British film "Shifty" including its production, distribution, marketing, and reception. It was made through the UK Film Council's Microwave scheme which funds films with budgets under £100,000. Though the film found success in UK theaters and received international distribution, its marketing relied heavily on viral campaigns and targeting niche audiences through unconventional methods like pirate radio and social media. The case study examines how "Shifty" was able to achieve success on a minimal budget through innovative distribution and audience engagement strategies.
The film, TV, radio, print, and online industries each have major studios and companies that produce content. In the film industry, the biggest studios are Lionsgate, 20th Century Fox, Disney, and Warner Brothers. They produce blockbuster films directed by top directors like Steven Spielberg. TV channels like BBC and ITV are the largest broadcasters. Radio 1, Capital, and Classic FM are some of the biggest radio stations. Popular newspapers include The Sun and Daily Mail, while top magazines include Four Four Two. Online, Facebook and Twitter are the dominant social media platforms, though there is no single governing body that oversees the online industry.
This document summarizes different aspects of the film, TV, radio, print and online industries. It outlines the major studios in film like Lionsgate, 20th Century Fox and Disney. It describes key roles in production like directors, producers, editors and cameramen. It also lists the largest TV channels, radio stations, newspapers and magazines. Finally, it provides brief overviews of popular social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
This document provides a case study on the 2008 British crime thriller film Shifty. It discusses the following key points:
1) The film had an ultra-low budget production of under £100,000 through the National Lottery UK Film Council and Film London Microwave funding scheme.
2) It used nontraditional viral marketing, such as a banned "drugs investigation" email campaign, and film festival screenings for promotion.
3) The film was produced with DVD and online extras in mind for future exhibition and educational purposes.
The document discusses the importance of credits at the beginning of films. It explains that the production company chose to list the director first in the credits because the director plays one of the most important roles in overseeing the production process and ensuring everything runs smoothly. The cinematographer is listed after the director to highlight their skills and experience so other directors can see their abilities. Although the actors are listed last in the beginning credits, they will still be prominently featured at the end.
This document provides information about various aspects of the film industry, including production, distribution, exhibition, investors, risks, distribution companies, and marketing. It uses The Dark Knight and the low-budget British film Shifty as case studies to illustrate concepts like production funding, distribution, cross-media marketing, and the role of organizations like the UK Film Council.
The document discusses several reasons why films may be remade and provides examples. It analyzes the Spanish film REC (2007) and its American remake Quarantine (2009), noting they were shot similarly but the remake had a larger budget and more famous actors. It also examines the remake of The Karate Kid (2010), highlighting how the involvement of Will Smith and Jackie Chan helped market the film and related products. Columbia Pictures distributed both films, showing how remakes can utilize horizontal integration between production and distribution for profit.
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Warner Bros. is a major film studio subsidiary of Time Warner headquartered in Burbank, California and New York. The author analyzes various production company logos, praising logos that are iconic, colorful, and relate meaningfully to the company name through imagery. Less effective logos are criticized for being too simplistic or having irrelevant imagery. Overall, the research showed the importance of logos having clear colors, meaningful representation of the company name, and an appropriate level of complexity without being too simple or complex.
Celador is an entertainment company originally founded in 1983 that produces films, television shows, radio stations, and theater productions. It started as an independent film studio and produced successful shows like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? and films like Dirty Pretty Things and Slumdog Millionaire. Though now smaller, Celador funds new projects through investments, co-productions, and profits from past successes. As an independent studio, Celador faces competition from larger studios like Sony Pictures but continues producing films on smaller budgets.
The document provides information about the 1976 and 2013 versions of the film Carrie, including directors, budgets, box office earnings, and sequels. It outlines tasks for comparing the two films and finding information about the 2013 remake from interview and product articles. The tasks include summarizing key details about each version in two paragraphs, explaining the director's reasons for the remake and its target audience, and considering factors influencing the remake like trends, finances, genre popularity, and synergistic products.
The document discusses marketing plans for an upcoming new James Bond film, including hosting a press junket at the Mayfair Hotel in London. Press from newspapers like The Times and magazines like Empire will be invited to create buzz around the film. The trailer will be shown before films targeting different age groups of the audience. Posters will be displayed prominently on billboards and the London Underground to reach commuters. A viral campaign including a website and social media presence will help target younger audiences. Merchandise like posters and a video game could help promote the film if released beforehand.
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The document discusses how independent films are distributed as real media products. It explains that independent distributors like Verve, Vertigo, and Warp Films specialize in distributing independent films in theaters and on DVD worldwide. Warp Films in particular is chosen as a suitable distributor because they target distinctive, independent content. The role of distributors is to sell films to theaters to generate revenue by identifying the audience, building interest, and converting that interest into ticket sales. Modern distributors also utilize digital distribution methods and spend more on digital marketing like short trailer ads on YouTube to promote films.
1) Companies remake films for profit, as production values and technology have advanced, allowing for higher quality remakes that appeal to wider audiences.
2) Remakes of popular franchises like Batman are low-risk endeavors that build on existing audiences and intellectual property, ensuring financial success.
3) Political and social contexts can impact remakes, like how Steven Spielberg remade War of the Worlds to reflect post-9/11 fears rather than Cold War anxieties of the 1953 original.
Production companies are responsible for the overall production of a film. They provide funding, help choose talent like directors and actors, and oversee the filmmaking process. If a film succeeds or fails, the production company receives the profits or blame. Once complete, the film is distributed by distribution companies who market and license the film to theaters. The revenue generated is shared between the production company, distribution company, and theaters, with the largest portion going to the production company who initiated the project.
The document compares the 1976 and 2013 film adaptations of Carrie. The 1976 version was directed by Brian De Palma with a budget of $1.8 million and box office takings of $33.8 million. The 2013 remake was directed by Kimberly Peirce with a higher budget of $30 million but lower box office of $82.7 million. Technological advances allowed the 2013 version to utilize new filmmaking techniques not available in 1976. Chloe Grace Moretz was cast in the 2013 version to attract both new younger audiences and fans of the original film.
The production company logo was chosen to fit the dark and mysterious genre of the film and represent fear with a gas mask image. The logo is kept simple with the mask on a white background so as not to confuse viewers. The production company name, C.M.D.J productions, is included and is an abbreviation of the founders' names to let audiences know who created the film.
Celador is a British media company founded in 1981 by Paul Smith and Jasper Carrot. One of their most successful productions was the game show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" which they sued Disney over unpaid profits from. In 2010 they were awarded $269 million in the case. Celador produces both television shows and films, collaborating with other companies for funding and distribution. Some of their notable film productions include Dirty Pretty Things, The Descent, and Slumdog Millionaire. While their lower budget films did not achieve the same box office success as major studio films, Celador has grown into a successful independent production company.
Celador Films was founded in 1983 by Jasper Carrott to produce his TV show. Though it was later bought, Celador regained independence and operates as a small, project-based production company. It funds films through initial investments and distribution deals. Some of Celador's most successful films include Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and The Descent (2005). While a smaller company, Celador has found competitive success against larger studios like Sony and Film4.
The document discusses how independent films would be distributed as real media products. It explains that independent distributors like Verve, Vertigo, and Warp Films specialize in distributing independent films in cinemas and on DVD worldwide. Warp Films is identified as a suitable distributor because they target distinctive content like the filmmaker's genre. The role of distributors is described as getting the film to a paying audience by identifying the target demographic and negotiating with exhibitors to show the film. With new online distribution methods, distributors now spend more on digital promotion through short trailers and screenings to build hype around a film's release.
The document discusses several key issues related to media ownership. It explains that media such as films and music are owned by companies who hold the rights to distribute and manipulate that content. It then focuses on three main issues: piracy and how advances in technology have made it easier; the dominance of Hollywood studios over the global film industry; and the destruction of the UK Film Council which provided important support for independent British films.
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The Walt Disney Company acquired Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion in 2009. Disney is a large media conglomerate that owns many smaller companies, while Marvel was known for popular superhero comics that had been adapted into blockbuster films. The acquisition increased Disney's influence in the film industry by expanding its audience reach. It allowed Disney to target both male and female audiences of different ages. However, Disney does not have full ownership of all Marvel characters. The deal may also impact production schedules and quality of future Marvel films and comics.
The Walt Disney Company bought Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion. Disney is a large conglomerate that owns many entertainment companies, while Marvel was known for popular superhero comics that had been adapted into blockbuster films. The deal combined the characters and audiences of both companies, increasing Disney's influence in the film industry. It addressed Marvel's financial troubles and bankruptcy in the late 1990s. However, Disney does not own the full film rights to all Marvel characters such as Spider-Man and the X-Men. The merger created a powerful entertainment giant with a wide demographic reach.
The Walt Disney Company bought Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion. Disney is a large conglomerate that owns many entertainment companies, while Marvel was known for popular superhero comics that had been adapted into blockbuster films. The deal combined the audiences and characters of both companies, increasing Disney's influence in the film industry. It addressed Marvel's financial troubles and bankruptcy in the late 1990s. The ownership deal gave Disney control over major Marvel characters but not all of them, and issues remained regarding future films and comics that could be impacted.
The Walt Disney Company bought Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion. Disney is a large conglomerate that owns many smaller companies, while Marvel was previously an independent comic book publisher that faced bankruptcy in the 1990s. The deal increased Disney's influence in the film industry by gaining the rights to popular Marvel characters like Iron Man and Avengers, allowing Disney to appeal to both male and female audiences. However, Disney does not own the full rights to all Marvel characters like Spider-Man. The acquisition was a major event that impacted ownership structures in Hollywood.
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The Walt Disney Company acquired Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion in 2009. Disney is a large media conglomerate known for its animated films, theme parks, and television programs. Marvel is famous for its popular superhero comics that have been adapted into blockbuster films. The acquisition gave Disney control of Marvel's extensive library of characters. It increased Disney's influence in the film industry by expanding its audience from families and children to also include younger males. The deal helped Marvel financially after facing bankruptcy in the late 1990s from heavy debts and falling comic sales.
This document provides a case study on the 2008 British crime thriller film Shifty. It discusses the following key points:
1) The film had an ultra-low budget production of under £100,000 through the National Lottery UK Film Council and Film London Microwave funding scheme.
2) It used nontraditional viral marketing, such as a banned "drugs investigation" email campaign, and film festival screenings for promotion.
3) The film was produced with DVD and online extras in mind for future exhibition and educational purposes.
The document discusses the importance of credits at the beginning of films. It explains that the production company chose to list the director first in the credits because the director plays one of the most important roles in overseeing the production process and ensuring everything runs smoothly. The cinematographer is listed after the director to highlight their skills and experience so other directors can see their abilities. Although the actors are listed last in the beginning credits, they will still be prominently featured at the end.
This document provides information about various aspects of the film industry, including production, distribution, exhibition, investors, risks, distribution companies, and marketing. It uses The Dark Knight and the low-budget British film Shifty as case studies to illustrate concepts like production funding, distribution, cross-media marketing, and the role of organizations like the UK Film Council.
The document discusses several reasons why films may be remade and provides examples. It analyzes the Spanish film REC (2007) and its American remake Quarantine (2009), noting they were shot similarly but the remake had a larger budget and more famous actors. It also examines the remake of The Karate Kid (2010), highlighting how the involvement of Will Smith and Jackie Chan helped market the film and related products. Columbia Pictures distributed both films, showing how remakes can utilize horizontal integration between production and distribution for profit.
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Warner Bros. is a major film studio subsidiary of Time Warner headquartered in Burbank, California and New York. The author analyzes various production company logos, praising logos that are iconic, colorful, and relate meaningfully to the company name through imagery. Less effective logos are criticized for being too simplistic or having irrelevant imagery. Overall, the research showed the importance of logos having clear colors, meaningful representation of the company name, and an appropriate level of complexity without being too simple or complex.
Celador is an entertainment company originally founded in 1983 that produces films, television shows, radio stations, and theater productions. It started as an independent film studio and produced successful shows like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? and films like Dirty Pretty Things and Slumdog Millionaire. Though now smaller, Celador funds new projects through investments, co-productions, and profits from past successes. As an independent studio, Celador faces competition from larger studios like Sony Pictures but continues producing films on smaller budgets.
The document provides information about the 1976 and 2013 versions of the film Carrie, including directors, budgets, box office earnings, and sequels. It outlines tasks for comparing the two films and finding information about the 2013 remake from interview and product articles. The tasks include summarizing key details about each version in two paragraphs, explaining the director's reasons for the remake and its target audience, and considering factors influencing the remake like trends, finances, genre popularity, and synergistic products.
The document discusses marketing plans for an upcoming new James Bond film, including hosting a press junket at the Mayfair Hotel in London. Press from newspapers like The Times and magazines like Empire will be invited to create buzz around the film. The trailer will be shown before films targeting different age groups of the audience. Posters will be displayed prominently on billboards and the London Underground to reach commuters. A viral campaign including a website and social media presence will help target younger audiences. Merchandise like posters and a video game could help promote the film if released beforehand.
Q3. How Do Your Products Engage With The Audience And How Would They Be Distr...Max Behan
The document discusses how independent films are distributed as real media products. It explains that independent distributors like Verve, Vertigo, and Warp Films specialize in distributing independent films in theaters and on DVD worldwide. Warp Films in particular is chosen as a suitable distributor because they target distinctive, independent content. The role of distributors is to sell films to theaters to generate revenue by identifying the audience, building interest, and converting that interest into ticket sales. Modern distributors also utilize digital distribution methods and spend more on digital marketing like short trailer ads on YouTube to promote films.
1) Companies remake films for profit, as production values and technology have advanced, allowing for higher quality remakes that appeal to wider audiences.
2) Remakes of popular franchises like Batman are low-risk endeavors that build on existing audiences and intellectual property, ensuring financial success.
3) Political and social contexts can impact remakes, like how Steven Spielberg remade War of the Worlds to reflect post-9/11 fears rather than Cold War anxieties of the 1953 original.
Production companies are responsible for the overall production of a film. They provide funding, help choose talent like directors and actors, and oversee the filmmaking process. If a film succeeds or fails, the production company receives the profits or blame. Once complete, the film is distributed by distribution companies who market and license the film to theaters. The revenue generated is shared between the production company, distribution company, and theaters, with the largest portion going to the production company who initiated the project.
The document compares the 1976 and 2013 film adaptations of Carrie. The 1976 version was directed by Brian De Palma with a budget of $1.8 million and box office takings of $33.8 million. The 2013 remake was directed by Kimberly Peirce with a higher budget of $30 million but lower box office of $82.7 million. Technological advances allowed the 2013 version to utilize new filmmaking techniques not available in 1976. Chloe Grace Moretz was cast in the 2013 version to attract both new younger audiences and fans of the original film.
The production company logo was chosen to fit the dark and mysterious genre of the film and represent fear with a gas mask image. The logo is kept simple with the mask on a white background so as not to confuse viewers. The production company name, C.M.D.J productions, is included and is an abbreviation of the founders' names to let audiences know who created the film.
Celador is a British media company founded in 1981 by Paul Smith and Jasper Carrot. One of their most successful productions was the game show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" which they sued Disney over unpaid profits from. In 2010 they were awarded $269 million in the case. Celador produces both television shows and films, collaborating with other companies for funding and distribution. Some of their notable film productions include Dirty Pretty Things, The Descent, and Slumdog Millionaire. While their lower budget films did not achieve the same box office success as major studio films, Celador has grown into a successful independent production company.
Celador Films was founded in 1983 by Jasper Carrott to produce his TV show. Though it was later bought, Celador regained independence and operates as a small, project-based production company. It funds films through initial investments and distribution deals. Some of Celador's most successful films include Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and The Descent (2005). While a smaller company, Celador has found competitive success against larger studios like Sony and Film4.
The document discusses how independent films would be distributed as real media products. It explains that independent distributors like Verve, Vertigo, and Warp Films specialize in distributing independent films in cinemas and on DVD worldwide. Warp Films is identified as a suitable distributor because they target distinctive content like the filmmaker's genre. The role of distributors is described as getting the film to a paying audience by identifying the target demographic and negotiating with exhibitors to show the film. With new online distribution methods, distributors now spend more on digital promotion through short trailers and screenings to build hype around a film's release.
The document discusses several key issues related to media ownership. It explains that media such as films and music are owned by companies who hold the rights to distribute and manipulate that content. It then focuses on three main issues: piracy and how advances in technology have made it easier; the dominance of Hollywood studios over the global film industry; and the destruction of the UK Film Council which provided important support for independent British films.
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The Walt Disney Company acquired Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion in 2009. Disney is a large media conglomerate that owns many smaller companies, while Marvel was known for popular superhero comics that had been adapted into blockbuster films. The acquisition increased Disney's influence in the film industry by expanding its audience reach. It allowed Disney to target both male and female audiences of different ages. However, Disney does not have full ownership of all Marvel characters. The deal may also impact production schedules and quality of future Marvel films and comics.
The Walt Disney Company bought Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion. Disney is a large conglomerate that owns many entertainment companies, while Marvel was known for popular superhero comics that had been adapted into blockbuster films. The deal combined the characters and audiences of both companies, increasing Disney's influence in the film industry. It addressed Marvel's financial troubles and bankruptcy in the late 1990s. However, Disney does not own the full film rights to all Marvel characters such as Spider-Man and the X-Men. The merger created a powerful entertainment giant with a wide demographic reach.
The Walt Disney Company bought Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion. Disney is a large conglomerate that owns many entertainment companies, while Marvel was known for popular superhero comics that had been adapted into blockbuster films. The deal combined the audiences and characters of both companies, increasing Disney's influence in the film industry. It addressed Marvel's financial troubles and bankruptcy in the late 1990s. The ownership deal gave Disney control over major Marvel characters but not all of them, and issues remained regarding future films and comics that could be impacted.
The Walt Disney Company bought Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion. Disney is a large conglomerate that owns many smaller companies, while Marvel was previously an independent comic book publisher that faced bankruptcy in the 1990s. The deal increased Disney's influence in the film industry by gaining the rights to popular Marvel characters like Iron Man and Avengers, allowing Disney to appeal to both male and female audiences. However, Disney does not own the full rights to all Marvel characters like Spider-Man. The acquisition was a major event that impacted ownership structures in Hollywood.
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The Walt Disney Company acquired Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion in 2009. Disney is a large media conglomerate known for its animated films, theme parks, and television programs. Marvel is famous for its popular superhero comics that have been adapted into blockbuster films. The acquisition gave Disney control of Marvel's extensive library of characters. It increased Disney's influence in the film industry by expanding its audience from families and children to also include younger males. The deal helped Marvel financially after facing bankruptcy in the late 1990s from heavy debts and falling comic sales.
The document discusses the roles and importance of production companies and distributors in the film industry. It notes that major production companies like 20th Century Fox provide large budgets and marketing that help attract audiences based on the company's past successes. For a low-budget first film, the document recommends partnering with a smaller distributor like Vertigo Films that specializes in independent films and DVD distribution. It also suggests using the crowdfunding website Kickstarter to help raise funds and promote the film to potential backers.
The document discusses the acquisition of Marvel Entertainment by The Walt Disney Company in 2009. Specifically:
- Disney and Marvel are two major entertainment companies, with Disney known for films, theme parks, and television networks, and Marvel known for comic books and superhero films.
- In 2009, Disney acquired Marvel for $4.2 billion, making Marvel a Disney subsidiary. This expanded Disney's audience to include Marvel fans and allowed them to incorporate Marvel characters into their properties.
- The deal increased Disney's power in the film industry, giving it a near-monopoly. It allows Disney to more widely distribute Marvel content and dominate the superhero genre going forward.
The document discusses various aspects of ownership and financing within the film industry. It provides details about the Disney acquisition of Marvel Entertainment in 2009, including that Disney wanted to appeal to male audiences. It examines how the deal increased Disney's power as an oligopoly and may negatively impact other major film studios. The document also explores sources of funding for films, such as product placement, sponsorship deals, and public/private investments. Development funds and film funding schemes that support independent films are described.
This document discusses and compares media ownership by large conglomerate companies versus smaller independent companies. It uses the films Ill Manors and Skyfall as examples. Ill Manors had a small budget of £100,000 and was produced independently, while Skyfall had a large budget of $5-10 million and was produced by the major studios Sony and MGM. Independent companies can take more creative risks but have less funding for production and distribution, while conglomerates have more resources but films must appeal to mass audiences. Viral marketing helped the smaller Ill Manors compete with bigger films like Skyfall.
This document discusses key aspects of film marketing and distribution. It begins by explaining that distributors must identify a film's unique selling point to appeal to audiences. They will emphasize elements like stars, special effects, or the director. The distributor then decides how to position the film in promotional materials like posters and trailers. Marketing is crucial, and can involve techniques such as posters, trailers, online content, screenings, interviews, merchandise, and film festivals. An effective marketing strategy is important to maximize a film's commercial success.
Warp Films is an independent British film company that struggles to compete with large conglomerate studios like Disney due to a massive budget gap. For example, the budget for Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean was $300 million, compared to just £1.5 million for Warp Film's 2007 movie This is England. New technologies like HD filming and digital distribution have helped Warp promote and distribute films at a lower cost. However, conglomerates have more resources to combat piracy and reach a much broader audience with big-budget blockbusters aimed at all ages.
The document discusses distribution strategies for an independent film. It considers options like partnering with StudioCanal for DVD distribution and using social media marketing. It also acknowledges the dominance of the "Big 5" major studios in distribution but notes some independent films have found success. The debate sees one side argue for pursuing a Big 5 deal for commercial viability while the other favors StudioCanal and self-distribution to maintain artistic control with potential for small-scale success.
- Working Title Films is a UK film production company owned by Universal. It was founded in 1983 by Sarah Radclyffe and Tim Bevan.
- Working Title produces films for both UK and US audiences. Before being acquired by Universal, Working Title only produced films for the UK market.
- Marketing is important for a film's success. Techniques used include trailers, posters, celebrity appearances, and red carpet premieres. However, films generally have more marketing success and higher budgets in the US compared to the UK.
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The document discusses the issues raised by media ownership and consolidation in the film industry, using Working Title Films as a case study. It describes how Working Title started as an independent production company but sought financial backing from larger media companies like Polygram and Universal Studios. While this provided security, it also meant Working Title had to consider mass audience appeal. The document analyzes how Working Title both retains creative autonomy but also faces pressure to achieve box office success for its studio owner Universal.
Working Title Films started as an independent British production company but had to seek financial backing from larger media companies like Polygram and Channel 4 to fund their films. They were eventually acquired by Universal Pictures, making them part of the large NBCUniversal media conglomerate. However, Working Title has retained a degree of creative autonomy and independence while benefitting from Universal's financial support and distribution capabilities. Their relationship with a major studio allows them to focus on development and production rather than chasing funding but also brings pressure to achieve commercial success.
- Working Title Films started as an independent British production company but sought financial backing from larger media companies like Polygram and Universal to fund their films.
- They are now majority owned by Universal Pictures, but have maintained considerable creative autonomy and their operations remain based in London.
- While gaining security and resources from Universal, Working Title still must ensure their films are commercially successful to meet Universal's expectations.
- Their involvement with a major studio allows them to focus on development rather than chasing funding, but some argue it requires compromising their independent spirit to appeal to large audiences.
This document discusses the advantages and disadvantages of large conglomerate media companies and smaller independent media companies when producing and distributing films. It uses the films Ill Manors and Skyfall as examples. Ill Manors was produced independently by smaller companies like Film London and BBC Films and had a budget of £100,000, while Skyfall was produced by the large conglomerates Sony and MGM. Independent companies can take more creative risks but have less funding for marketing and distribution, while conglomerates have more money but also greater pressure to appeal to mass audiences. Both films utilized viral marketing techniques, but Skyfall benefited more from its parent companies' ability to leverage cross-promotion across media platforms.
Disney bought Marvel in 2009 for $4 billion to gain the rights to produce Marvel films. Major films produced from this purchase like The Avengers and Iron Man 3 have grossed over $2.5 billion combined. However, Disney will face challenges creating a monopoly as other studios like Sony and 20th Century Fox had previously acquired rights to some top Marvel properties like Spiderman and X-Men. This large acquisition impacts the film industry by influencing competitors and creating new opportunities, but cultural differences between Disney and Marvel may impact appeal to key audiences.
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1. Learning aim B : Understand the structure and job roles in a Media Sector
B1 Structure of a media sector
Public service media is a platform funded and can be used by members of the public. Its free
press and is designed to promote democracy. The EBU states that they help create healthy
democracy, higher degree of press freedom and create a higher voter turnout. The BBC is
another public service provider. It provides the news and other entertainment like films, tv
and radio. It makes money through people in the UK needing a TV licence to own a TV, this
money then goes to pay for the BBC. This is quite old fashioned however and may people
want this to be abolished. However, the BBC says since it’s a public service its beneficial to
the public to have it.
Where as public service media is funded by the public commercial media’s income
generates from advertisement.
Independent media is any form of media, radio, tv news etc, that isn’t controlled by the
government. This means it can speak out against the government and talk about any
subjects they want.
Vertical integration is where a company will own all stages of production. This is good
because a company can make content quicker and cheaper in house, only disadvantage is
that at the start it’s a huge investment. Companies like Netflix have benefited from this, all
its content used to be outsourced and licenced, however now it also creates its own
content. Horizontal integration is when a company will own other companies in that sector
to generate more income, for example Disney plus makes films and then can put them on
Disney plus, a streaming platform or sell them in the Disney store. Another example is 20th
century fox (now owned by Disney anyways) which will make films and distribute them in
cinemas and DVD shops they own.
Cross-media is the distribution of media using different media platforms. For example a
company might release a poster for a movie and release this poster through social media,
print and or digital magazines, websites. The goal of this is too reach as many consumers as
possible.
Multi-platform uses the horizontal integration of company to release a product like a poster
for a move across different platforms to reach as any consumers as possible.
Multinational media companies are companies which are present around the globe. For
example Disney is a multinational company as their products reach around the globe.
B2 Career opportunities in a media sector
My chosen industry is film. This industry is huge, its the leading form of entertainment with
huge companies which control a lot of the industry. The biggest companies in the industry
are: Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Columbia Pictures, and Walt
Disney Studios; In 2019 the US filmindustry collectively made 35.5 billion dollars. It is quite
2. daunting to get into the film industry as these companies own a lot of the market and they
only really trust filmmakers with a good history. However, there’s been a recent trend in
Hollywood of unknown or small directors being given the budget from a company to create
a blockbuster. Like Lionsgate giving Jordan Vogt-Roberts the budget and script to create
Kong skull island although he mainly had tv credits before. For upcoming directors’
independent companies are a great, companies like A24, it’s an independent company
which has produced amazing movies like lighthouse, uncut gems, heredity and midsummer.
All these films were created by small time directors; they were given a good budget which
allowed the directors to hire actors they wanted which also brought some traction to the
movie. The director of uncut gems always wanted Adam Stadler in the role and there was a
lot of attention given to the filmbecause of Stadler. The nature of the industry is challenging
and competitive. The best way to get your foot in the door is to do as many courses you can;
make as many short movies as you can and write scripts. Creating a portfolio and a large
volume is what will convince an employer/producer that you’re the one for the job.
However apart form directing there are hundreds of jobs in the sector: camera operator,
sound operator, make up artists, set designers etc. In the US there are 456,800 people
employed in the industry, in the UK there are 248,600 employed so you can see that the US
film industry is almost double the size of the UK industry. The film industry in general is
quite competitive; the people who are successful however are the people who as I said,
have a big volume off work to show future employers. Another aspect of the industry is
word of mouth is a popular method of employment so it’s important that when on set to
talk and make friends with people so that in case they are working in a project they can
recommend you.
As I said before, the major studios in the film industry are: Paramount Pictures, Warner
Bros., Universal Pictures, Columbia Pictures, and Walt Disney Studios. These are the private
companies which are also the conglomerate companies that own a lot of the market share.
They make the most profitable and widespread movies. People like Bob Chapek who owns
Disney has a massive influence on the industry as Disney also owns Fox and Marvel which
are powerhouses of their own. In regards to public service companies the BBC is the most
well know; it has a huge influence on the UK public as well as it’s the leading news source.
In the film industry regulation is a big legal issue, a lot of the main points can be looked at
through Marvel. In the 90s Marvel was going through financial issues and had to sell the film
rights to a lot of their most well-known heroes. In 1993 Marvel sold the film rights of the X
men to 20th century fox, along with the fantastic 4. They then sold the filmrights of
spiderman to Sony In 1998. This is all important as now they don’t have the film rights to
use these characters they don’t have the licences to use these characters. So when Marvel
made iron man in 2008 and decided they wanted to go forward and create the Marvel
Cinematic Universe they couldn’t use spiderman or the X men. In 2009 Disney bought
marvel which meant a total takeover of the company. A takeover is when one company
buys out another when opposed to a merger which is when too companies become one.
Later on down the line Disney wanted to use Spiderman in the MCU so a licencing
agreement was created between Sony and Disney. The deal was for five movies with
3. spiderman in the MCU which are all produced by marvel. Sony pays for the production and
distribution of the two standalone movies in this five movie deal, however marvel own the
merchandising rights for spiderman and will make money from the movie that way. This
deal was renegotiated at the end of the five movie deal to have two more movies, the deal
now is that marvel get a quarter of the profits of these two movies, however they also pay
for quarter of the production. Disney has now also bought 20th century fox, meaning they
now again have the licencing rights for X men and fantastic 4.
In the financing of movies producers might make deals with certain brands too get more
money for the production of the film, this is advertising income. For a good example of this
look to the James bond films were Aston Martian is the car he always drives, or Heineken
beer also in James Bond. These are called product placements and are one way of adverting
income in film. So the brand pays the film to have their products in the film, the opposite is
a license fee where the film pays to have something, usually music in the film.
Distributors are the big companies; the conglomerates as mentioned before again ill use
Disney. Disney owns Marvel, Pixar and 20th Century fox and there for distributes their
movies. Look at Iron man in 2008, Disney didn’t own marvel back then so it was actually
paramount that distributed this movie. So outside distributors don’t have much creative
control over the movie, however if the company that’s distributing the movie also owns the
company that made the filmthen they do have creative control. This is another form of
vertical integration. Now when it comes to the film its self who has control over production
and the creative direction. Producers have all control of the production as they are financing
the movie; however they do also have a bit of creative control. They might tell the writer or
director to add characters, kill characters, keep characters, change endings in such a way
that sequels are viable. Directors and script writers have the most creative control however
as they are the ones who created the story and they know how they want the film made.
However what does happen is sometimes a writer may create a script and sell it, then the
film created is nothing like the film they wrote. An example of this is 10 Cloverfield lane; a
script was read by producers called the cellar and what the essentially done was take the
script and change the context so that it would line up with the events of the first Cloverfield
movie. So in the creative process a writer creates a script which is then given to a producer,
they read the script and if they want to they’ll ask for changes. This is back and forth until
the script is ready. Then a producer will hire a director who will read the script and use their
vision to bring it to the screen.
Once a script is finalised the production starts. If the film is done through vertical integration
then most of the equipment, crew will be insourced. If its not it will be outsourced and they
will need to hire the equipment and crew; this is something the producers will handle.
When casting the cinematographers and editors the director may have people in mind and
hire them although ultimately its up to the producer.
When it finally comes to the distribution of the movie producers will hire people to
advertise the movie through trailers and posters. They might ask the cast to do certain
interviews too. Distributing the movie can be done in different ways. Companies that use
vertical integration line Netflix or 20th century fox will release their movies through their
4. platforms, Netflix being digitally and Fox owning their own cinemas. Otherwise what will
happen is cinemas chains will pay to have their movies in their cinemas, and the majority of
the ticket sales go back to the production company.
B3 Ethical issues for employees in a media sector
Ethical issues for the employers are to not treat someone differently for their skin, gender
or beliefs. As for productions which will include people from different languages its always
good to hire translators for the set. Also, for accessibility make sure that all facilities can be
used by everyone. This also goes for the content you create, any content that is made which
steps on any group’s identities could make members of that group feel uncomfortable on
set. Furthermore, the use of language should be professional; there’s no need for bad
language and it can result in tensions in the crew. However, with language in the content
you create it must be appropriate for the target audience; Quentin Tarantino for example
makes films which contain a lot of strong language and because of that reputation he holds
for films of that nature audiences wouldn’t expect him to create the next Disney movie.
That’s okay though because his movies are for older audiences and that’s his target
audience and his style of filmmaking; audiences expect it from him to have vulgar language
and are not really offended by it. So overall its important in regards to language to keep it in
line with the target audience of the film. If you’re creating a kid’s film there obviously
shouldn’t be bad language, if it’s for adults go nuts. My next point is in regards to
racist/homophobic/sexist overall discriminatory language. The language should suit the
story and subject matter but it shouldn’t be excessive or glorified.
The filmindustry is very influential; it’s the most consumed media which means that a lot of
people can be influenced through it. This is really important as its your job as a filmmaker to
not allow any content you create to be used in a way that influences people to harm
themselves or others. It’s equally important to not mislead your audience into believing
your opinions as a filmmaker; you can present your viewers with information and let them
come to their own conclusions. This is especially important for documentary film makers as
their documentary’s shouldn’t aimto convince people of anything, it should just present the
facts. Any work you do which does incite controversy can tarnish your name in the industry
meaning you will struggle to find work as a filmmaker.
The codes of professional practice can be different for different locations and different cast
members (if they are under 18). Generally, though, you’ve got to just treat people with
respect and only make them do what they signed on to do.
B4 Legal issues for employees in a media sector
As for content in the filmmaking sector you cant represent any group of people
stereotypically as this is offensive; no content should be created which is to incite violence
to any groups of people. If you create content like this you are libel for anything that
happens as a consequence. You couldn’t include any bad language before the watershed
either, a watershed, this is mainly of your working in TV, a cut of point ( in the UK its 9
o’clock) where your not allowed to have any content that is above what would be PG before
5. that time. You also shouldn’t use footage off anyone they don’t want you to as you are
intruding on their privacy.
As for copywrite you shouldn’t use anyone’s images, music or intellectual property without
their permission as you could be sued as consequence.