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The British Film Industry

How many multiplex cinemas were there in the UK by 2009?

2735


Look at the top 10 independent cinemas and explain what you think the appeal of such cinemas is compared to the multiplex.

The indipendant cinemas are uncontested in thier service, they offer top of the line seating with comfy padded chairs, your own personal waiter and alcholoic drinks from the bar.


Read the article.
How might this exhibition opportunity it be a helpful thing for the UK film industry?

this will be a helpful thing for the UK film industruy as the films shown will offer a variety of films to suit everyones taste. extra revinew will also be brough in as more people will have access to this technology so people who might live too far from a cinema can still view the new films without going out of their way.


The UK Film Council


Summarise what the UK film council is and how it supports UK film.

The UK Film Council is the Government-backed lead agency for film in the UK
they are here to make sure that the UK has a dynamic film industry fit for the digital age and to help UK audiences enjoy the best of British and world cinema.


Give examples of 4 films that have been supported by the UK film council.

Clash of the Titans
Get Him To The Greek
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Parts 1 & 2
Inception


What is the Digital Screen network initiative and what does it mean for UK film?

Digital screening cuts the cost of releasing films (a digital copy costs around one tenth of a 35mm print). That's why UK Film Council and the Arts Council England have created the Digital Screen Network – a £12 million investment to equip 240 screens in 210 cinemas across the UK with digital projection technology to give UK audiences much greater choice. clearly this cuts the cost of the films release and help to promote less known films.


What else can be screened at cinemas now due to digital screens?

Independent films, documentaries and foreign films.


How may this aid the cinema industry?

This will aid the cinema industry as they will be able to gain a wider audience and the viewers wil be able to watch a vide variets of films.


Why is the closure of the UK film council regarded as a concern for the film industry?

If the council closes then less films will be produced and less films will be promoted to a wider audeince.


UK Film companies:
http://warp.net/films
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warp_Films


Warp is one of the foremost and most respected creative independent companies
It is based in London, England and Sheffield, with a further office now in Melbourne. Since its inception as a shop and record label in 1989, it has been a platform for innovative and boundary-breaking talent.

Productions

My Wrongs #8245–8249 & 117 (Dir: Chris Morris - 2003) (short film)
Dead Man's Shoes (Dir: Shane Meadows - 2004)
Rubber Johnny (Dir: Chris Cunningham - 2005)
Scummy Man (Dir: Paul Fraser - 2006) (short film/music video)
This Is England (Dir: Shane Meadows - 2006)
Grow Your Own (Dir: Richard Laxton - 2007)
Dog Altogether (Dir: Paddy Considine - 2007) (short film)
Fur TV (Dir: Chris Waitt - 2008)
A Complete History of My Sexual Failures (Dir: Chris Waitt - 2008)
Arctic Monkeys At the Apollo (Dir: Richard Ayoade - 2008)
Donkey Punch (Dir: Oliver Blackburn - 2008)
The Mighty Boosh Live: Future Sailors Tour (Dir: Paul King - 2009)
Curtains (Dir: Julian Barratt - 2009) (short film)
Le Donk & Scor-zay-zee (Dir: Shane Meadows - 2009)
Bunny and the Bull (Dir: Paul King - 2009)
Four Lions (Dir: Chris Morris- 2009)
All Tomorrow's Parties (Dir: All Tomorrow's People & Jonathan Caouette - 2009)
This Is England 86 (Dir: Shane Meadows/Tom Harper - 2010)
Submarine (Dir: Richard Ayoade - 2010)
Tyrannosaur (Dir: Paddy Considine - 2011)

Wrap films has a small budget which comes from NESTA
Many wrap films have gone on to win BAFTA awards such as the chris morris film Four lions.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Working_Title_Films
http://www.workingtitlefilms.com/

Working Title Films is a British film production company
The company was first co founded by producers tim bevan and sarah radclyffe in 1983 then in 1992 PolyGram became the companys corporative banker.
The company is based within London

Working title films responsible for films such as

Nanny McPhee
Paul
Shaun of the dead
Senna

Funding is recieved from Universal


Cinema admissions

http://www.cinemauk.org.uk/ukcinemasector/admissions/annualukcinemaadmissions1935-2009/
Using the above link what can you say about cinema attendance in the UK?

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TV Film Channels
Film4
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film4
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Film4_share_of_viewing.png

How has the move from subscription channel to free to air increased potential audiences to independent films?

The Views have skyrocketed because of the audience viewing due to there being no payment restriction.

Search the internet for 2 examples of UK film festivals that take place each year. Give an overview of the 2 festivals covering dates, locations, types of films, examples of what happens.

Tribeca Film Festival
Several UK films will screen at this year's Tribeca Film Festival (21 April - 2 May), including two UK Film Council-funded features in New York.

BFI London Film Festival
Bringing the world's best new films to London.
16 days of Films


In my opinion film festivals are very important. this is because the films shown there get exposure so the public can see it, this allows for good films to be seen by people who might not see that film, who might watch the preview and become perswaded to go and watch it at the cinema when it comes out, this also helps as many people blog about film festivals and they will have a lot of controll over audiences as some people follow what they say closely. this also alows for people to get the opportunity to meet the cast and crew.