4) Film (component 1) Flashcards
What are the 3 stages in the film industry?
- Production
- Distribution
- Exhibition
What is production?
. Production is the making of the actual film
What 3 processes does production include?
PRE-PRODUCTION - writing the script, attachment of producers/ directors/ stars, construction of sets, prop, costume, raising of budgetPRODUCTION - the actual filming of the moviePOST-PRODUCTION - editing, music, effects, colour
What are the pros of a big budget?
. Afford more famous actors
. Better sets + locations
. Specialised costume + makeup
. Specialised effects
. More choice in music + soundtrack
. Bigger crew
. More creativity + freedom
What are the cons of a big budget?
. Have to make up for cost at box office
. Pressure to maintain standard
. Controversy over large cost
. Swallow up competition
What is distribution?
. After the film is made it needs to construct and audience
. This is done through trailers, posters, social media, festivals, competitions, interviews + chat shows, gorilla marketing etc
What is exhibition?
. The showing of the actual film
. Exhibitors purchase licences to screen films
What is vertical integration?
. Major film studios buy the control + profit from all aspects of film production, distribution + exhibition
What is horizontal integration?
. Major film studios buy the same company that owns multiple companies at the same level
Who are the 5 major film companies?
Warner brosParamount picturesUniversal picturesColumbiaDisney studios
What do distribution companies do?
. They buy films from production companies + make money selling them to exhibitors
THEY DO NOT MAKE FILMS
What do exhibitors do?
. They purchase licences to screen films
. They bulk buy as the more licences you own, the cheaper the film is per licence
. They don’t make much money from tickets, their money comes from Saundra’s (popcorn) + upselling (comfier seats)
