RESEARCHING THE FILM INDUSTRY

PRODUCTIONWhat is production?

Film production is the process in which a film is made. For this there are several different production companies that exists. For example; Paramount Pictures and WarnerBros are very popular production companies.

The production of a film includes all the aspects that are taken to make a film. These include:• From the initial story idea• Scriptwriting• Shooting• Editing • Directing• To the distribution to a particular

audience

PRODUCTIONThe role of Production Companies

The production company of any film has many different roles to for fill when it comes to the production of the film. These include:• Director• Assistant Director• Casting Director• Location manager• Production Manager• Director of Photography• Director of Audiography• Choreographer • Production Sound

• Composer • Production Designer• Art Director• Costume Designer • Hair and Makeup Designer• Story board Artist

PRODUCTION

DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTIONPRE PRODUCTION POST PRODUCTION SALES AND DISTRIBUTION • Scriptwriting

• Viability Testing

• Gather Resources

• Logistical Planning

• Creative Planning

• Rehearsals and Tests

• Fabrication of Art

• Execution • Edit Picture• Sound Design• Visual Effects

and Titles• Mastering

• Delivery• Marketing

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The Stages of Production

PRODUCTIONThe Woman in Black

I have chosen to look at the production of the film ‘The Woman in Black’. The reason for my choice is because it fits into the same genre of our film which is a physiological thriller.

The producer of the film is Simon Oakes. He has also produced other films such as ‘Let Me In’ which is also a thriller.

DISTRIBUTIONWhat is Distribution?

Film distribution is the process which is taken in order to make a film available to watch for a particular audience. There are several different distribution companies for example: Universal Pictures and Summit Entertainment.

DISTRIBUTIONThe Role of Distribution Companies

The film distribution company’s role is to market the film. They would have different jobs to do this such as:• Release the date of the film• The method in which the film is

going to be exhibited

This means that they have a connection with production companies because the distribution company has a big say in the way that their film will be distributed.

DISTRIBUTIONThe Woman in Black

When looking at the distribution for the film ‘Woman in Black’ we can see that because of the distribution of the film played a major part in the success of the film. The reason for this is because the film managed to become a worldwide hit.

The UK distribution company that was responsible for this film was Momentum Pictures. In the UK alone ‘The woman in Black’ made over £20 million in the box office.

MARKETINGWhat is Marketing?

When marketing for different films the company is looking at the way that they can promote the film so that they can target the right audience.

They have to consider different aspects to make the release a success. For example:• The type of

promotion• How much money

they need to invest• The content the

promotion is going to provide to their audience

MARKETINGDifferent types of marketing

When marketing there are several different types that could be considered. The marketing company needs to think about the best ways to market the film.

Most film marketing companies would spend the most amount of money on marketing a film through the use of a trailer. The reason for this is because it is on television and would therefore give the audience a feel of the film.

Marketing companies also use magazines. Interviews and radio broadcasts to promote the film in a different way.

MARKETINGMarketing our film

When thinking about our film, I would consider investing a good substantial amount of money into marketing our film. The reason for this being that by marketing our film we will be getting a large audience to view our film and therefore will be making more of a income.

The type of marketing that I would consider mostly would be a film trailer. The reason for this is because I think that they are most effective and really engage the audience. I also think that they are the reason that films get a large audience.