Shabd's Media Blog 2

) This article talks about how Hollywood is different to Arthouse Cinema, a clear example known is the mass appeal, compared to the niche audience of Arthouse cinema. It also mention how arthouse films focus more on the production being a work of art, rather than something that achieves workdwide success. 2) One of the suggested pleasures could be that arthouse cinema is art, meaning that the audience almost kow that they are watching something that has had tme and effort put into it for the viewing and listening pleaure of the audience, potentially making them feel more valued by the director and such. Also, use of the films complexities, they really make the audiece think about the different interpretations that can be thought of, meaning that a pleasure of watching arthouse films could be that you are feeling perhap more intelligent and thought provoked. 3) A mainstream audience may struggle with an arthouse film due to the fact that they are quite "Highbrow," meaning t

1)On july 5th 2013, Ben Wheatley, an amateur film maker released an art house film called "A Field in England." This film was released on multiple platforms at once. This article also talks about the ways a distributors will make sure the films launch is successful. The article talks about the bufget it had and how the director managed to work around th amount of mney he ad allocated to this project, It also mention what challnege can become apparent when distributing a film in general. The article also talks about how this film managed to be successful, despite the risky distribution method, which could pave the way for the industry. 2) Industrial Evolution:  Producer Andy Starke on the music industry influences informing  A Field In England ’s release strategy.   Screening/radical release:  Commissioning Executive Anna Higgs on the groundbreaking release plans for  A Field In England . Audience:  Anna Higgs discusses where  A Field In England  sits within British cinema

1) Research the  BBFC  in more detail: what is the institution responsible for? How is it funded? What link does it have to government? The BBFC is responsible for giving films and TV shows their certificate so that the people of the right demographic are watching the film. It does not work with the government to classify films and is funded privately for non-profitably reasons and purely as a service. 2) Read this  BBFC guide to how films are rated . Summarise the process in 50 words. The people who review the films and provide a recommended certificate are called "Compliance Officers." These people sometimes view the content alone, in a "Solo Viewing" and they may look out for things like: the plot- characters etc., key shots to make sure nothing is too revealing and drug use, sex scenes, foul language etc. 3) Read this  BBFC outline of the issues faced when classifying a film . Summarise the debate in 50 words. The BBFC outline that some of the issues are

Funding 1) The budget for "Chicken" was £110,000 2)The budget was raised through investments from his rich friends. 3)The budget for "Chicken" is whats considered a micro-budget as it is very small compared to the likes of "Paddington 2" or "Spectre." The budget for "spectre" was £240 million. The budget for "Paddington 2" was £ 35,849,000 4)The BFI film fund is a body that funds the production of films from up and coming directors who want to make films. It contributes to the British Film Industry as it funds many British Films. 5)Chicken may not have received funding from the BFI due to the fact that it challenges many harsher and darker themes, that of which may not have been deemed appropriate for the big screen. Production 1)There were lighting issues for the lighting as they were outside, to avoid the costs of renting a studio. Doing this meant that it was harder to film in darker environments and that the lighting quali

1) Write a one-sentence definition of what makes a film British. If a film is about Britsh culture - includes  diverse  culture, has British actors and is filmed in Britain. 2) What is the difference between a Hollywood production context and production context of a British film? Hollywood films have high budgets, a heavy reliance on celebrities both in cast and crew and spectacle-driven stories. British films do have this Hollywood  culture  but also have to include British culture and films. They also have a different independent  production context  such as low budgets, character rather than spectacle-driven stories and a heavier reliance on word of mouth and viral advertising. 3) When did the James Bond franchise start? During the 1960s where cultural norms were shifted and more American involvement in money and talent. 4) In terms of film censorship and graphic content, what began to change in British film in the 1970s and 1980s? There was a domination on video nasties banning. 5)