I, Daniel Blake Industry Flashcards
Who directed the film I, Daniel Blake?
Ken Loach.
What genre does I, Daniel Blake belong to?
Social realist film.
Which organizations funded I, Daniel Blake?
The BFI (British Film Institute) and BBC Films.
What is the main social issue addressed in I, Daniel Blake?
Poverty and the welfare system in the UK. Government austerity.
What award did I, Daniel Blake win at the Cannes Film Festival?
The Palme d’Or.
What is the significance of Ken Loach in British cinema?
He is a renowned filmmaker known for his social realist films and socialist political views.
What contemporary issues does I, Daniel Blake criticize?
Government policies related to the welfare system and Work Capability Assessment.
How was I, Daniel Blake marketed?
Through traditional methods like poster campaigns and trailers in cinemas, as well as online with social media links and hashtags.
What is the budget style of I, Daniel Blake?
It is a low-budget film - £2.5 million
Where was I, Daniel Blake primarily filmed?
On location in places like hospitals and job centers.
What type of actors does I, Daniel Blake feature?
Lesser known, cheaper actors. David Johns and Hailey Squires
What is the role of the BFI and BBC in the film’s production?
They provided funding through public service broadcasting and National Lottery Funding.
How much did I, Daniel Blake gross?
£12,296,682 gross
Define distribution
How a media product is given to (distributed) to audience
What is guerilla marketing?
Guerrilla marketing is a marketing tactic in which a company uses surprise and/or unconventional interactions in order to promote a product or service
