C1 Film
FILM INDUSTRY Thursday 13th February 2025
LO - to research key terminology and context surrounding the film industry
Franchise -a series of films that have the same or similar titles and are about the same characters
Distributor -Film distributors are the connection between producers, who are the people at studios that make a film, and exhibitors, like the cinemas and TV stations that show them.
Hollywood major -five diversified media conglomerates whose various film production and distribution subsidiaries collectively command approximately 80 to 85% of U.S. box office
teaser -A teaser trailer (or simply a teaser) is a short trailer and a form of teaser campaign advertising that focuses on film and television programming
montage -a collection of different images edited together in one place.
ensemble cast -one that comprises many principal actors and performers who are typically assigned roughly equal amounts of screen time.
tentpole film - very high budget film which is expected to be very successful to support smaller riskier productions.
high concept -a type of movie with a simple yet compelling premise designed to have wide audience appeal.
Enigma - slowly reveal the narrative, with key information needed to solve the case saved until near the end of the programme to create a thrilling conclusion - intended to make people watch on.
1 - the big 5 major Hollywood studios areWalt Disney Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures and Columbia Pictures.
2 - the main aim of a film marketing campaign is to connect and intrigue its viewers - making them excited for its release.
3 - marketing techniques used are posters, trailers, advertisements, teasers.
4 - a film poster needs to convey the general aesthetic and tone of the movie, whilst enabling viewers a peek at the ending.
5- a teaser poster doesn't reveal much with a simple image and is typically released earlier whilst a theatrical poster reveals a lot of characters and information about the movie
6 - one recent franchise is Marvel though it has been around since 2008 and started by the Walt Disney company
James Bond
The writer was Ian Fleming who based the books on individuals he met during his Naval Intelligence Division.
main characters involve - James Bond, Paloma and Madeline Swann
the storylines revolve around Bonds character development - and around his spy life as a womaniser.
actors that have played James Bond are Daniel Craig, Pierce Brosnan, Sean Conney
target audiences for James Bond is mainly male, and older audiences.
Do Now Thursday 27th February 2025
1 - a series of films ✅ based of an original idea
2 - a distributor is the company that funds and advertises the film. ✅
3 - a Hollywood Major is a large production company dominating Hollywood
4 - a teaser is a short clip of an upcoming film to spoil some of the plot line and captivate the audience. ✅
5 - a tentpole film is a lower expected film that can profit for the bigger popular films. big budget movie that can fund smaller less successful ones
Film Industry
LO - to explore the process of film making
Production - making the film
Distribution - spreading the film out to gain attention.
Marketing - advertising and showing off the film
Exhibition - finishing the film and letting the public see
Vertical Integration - when big film companies ( conglomerates) complete all 3 processes for a film together.
Production
Pre production - when the film is planned out - scripts are written, storyboards are created , sets and costumes and locations are finalised.
production - film is being made - shooting and recording with cameras and actors.
post production - film is finished and ready to be released - this is when footage is cut and edited.
Producers have to:
- secure funding by convincing investors that a film will be successful.
- secure rights to a screenplay.
- manage crew, cast and directors.
- manage locations, equipment and schedules.
- manage any problems that occur.
most teams have an executive production team who delegates specific production jobs.
No Time to Die
1 - executive production company = Eon Productions ✅
2 - yes it is a conglomerate ✅
3 - studio film with high production values ✅
4 - universal pictures, MGM and danjaq ✅
6 - budget was £214 million
7 - made in Italy , Jamaica, Norway and London
Do Now Thursday 13th March 2025
1 - distribution is how it is advertised making copies
2 - United Artists releasing Universal
3 - Amazon
4- April 2020
5 - September 2021
Marketing and Promotion
LO - to explore the marketing methods in No Time To Die
The delayed release meant that they had to make more money since they were investing more in more advertisements and teasers to keep the attention of the crowd.
The distribution company had to take into consideration and reshoot scenes with older technology like phones.
In the film there was newer technology that had to replace the slightly older.
a - examples of promotion - a Formula 1 activation, Print and Social campaign, dealership promos. One including an Aston Martin.
b - Omega watches , Aston Martin cars , Microsoft
- Heineken - drink advert
- Aston Martin cars
- Omega watches
- Moscot glasses
- Land Rover SUVS
Soundtrack by Billie Eilish on Interscope - 'star appeal', synergy and convergence to promote film.
Bauer radio launched Bond music 24/7, a week before release as they knew the music has a big fanbase
Circulation and Regulation
LO - to explore circulation and regulation in the film industry.
Do Now Thursday 20th March 2025
1- advertising and promotion of something. Selling the film
2 - It was delayed because of Covid 19.✅
3 - Aston Martin Cars, Omega watches Teaser trailer, radio
4 - Billie Eilish created the soundtrack ✅
5 - it was promoted by Baur Radio and by Billie Eilish ✅
Circulation is the process of exhibiting ( showing) the film across a range of different media platforms. Historically used to only include cinema release.
Exhibition takes place in the following order
1 - cinema release
2 - dvd release - VOD and PPV also popular
3 'free to air' television
In the last few years there has been a change in the way audiences or viewers consume and watch films. Resorting to streaming platforms like Netflix or Amazon Prime as it allowed for ease of use.
1 - No Time To Die was in the cinemas in the UK for around a month ✅
2 - it made £774.2 million ✅
3 - Digital Download a month after cinemas, DVD a month after
4 - it was 'free on air' on New Years Day 2023 ✅
5 - Available on PPV on apple TV, google play, Amazon Prime and youtube.
6 - the sales were very successful ✅
Regulation
BBFC - British Board of Film Classification
U - suitable for all
PG - Parental Guidance
12A - cinema release - suitable for 12 year olds
12 - suitable for 12 year olds
15 - suitable for 15 year olds
18 - suitable for 18 years and older
1 - 12A in the cinemas
2 - everyone could watch it over the age of 12
Do Now Thursday 3rd April 2025
1 - Industry means varied collection of organisation that share the production, publication and distribution of media
2 - Radio, Video Games
3 - the people who watch or are interested in your product ✅
4 - film audience - game audience and the Archer's audience 12 - 25 - Fortnite, middle ages/ middle class women - Archers
5 - 1 minute 1 mark
3a - Eon Productions is the production company for No Time To Die
3b - Warner Brothers owns distribution and production of their films with other companies
3c - For example smartphones can do the jobs which newspapers and telephones can do.
T:2 - follow the DEL structure of how to write
describe an example
example from no time to die
link this to the platform it was used on and wide marketing
3d - The film industry markets a film through the use of the soundtrack to appeal to the audience. This creates a wider appeal at audiences as it uses a different platform to interest the audience. An example of this can be seen in No Time To Die through the use of Billie Eilish who released the title track for the film. As an already established artist with a younger audience she created wider appeal to the audience. In addition in the weeks prior to the release of the film Bauer Radio dedicated a whole station to Bond music over the years. This wide marketing of Bond music meant that the film was further promoted to an audience that may not have accessed the other marketing material. Those who are attracted to the new music or at the nostalgic element of the previous Bond music were targeted through the use of soundtracks past and present.
4b - Including many female characters with a multi strand narrative so they can connect with them.
4c - They have social media links and discussion forums which links to the Social interaction in the Uses and Gratifications theory as they are able to interact with other fans and express their views.
Do Now Thursday 24th April 2025
1 - circulation is the number of something that has been distributed. showing the film
2 - cinema. DVD, free to air
3 - one month ✅
4 - 12A age rating ✅
5 - to secure a wider/ younger audience but not put off the adults.
Audience Appeal
LO - To explore the Uses and Gratification theory of film
Uses and Gratification Theory
Personal identity
Information
Entertainment
Social Interaction
Personal identity
media products allow audiences to find role models and other people with similar values.
use of media to reinforce personal values by coming closer to similar and desired people/ products.
Information
any information can be learned through different forms of media.
media allows the audience to gain an insight into other peoples lives.
The media keeps people informed with current events.
Entertainment
use of media to escape the humdrum of their boring everyday lives.
access media forms to forget about worries and troubles for a while ( escapism).
Social Interaction
the ability of media products to produce a topic of conversation between other people.
media products allow the audience to break down barriers of time and distance to communicate with others.
- Information about the characters, Personal Identity, for relating to a character.
20/3 Great notes and structure to your work. T: try to add some more images in your research answers to help develop your notes further.
ReplyDelete1/5- Great start: T: please complete another area of U&G to cover.
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