Independent Films

Question 1

1. An independent film is a ______ or _____ film produced _______ of a major film studio system, in addition to being ________ and ____________ by __________ entertainment companies.
2. An independent film allows for more what?
   - What did Ken Loach set up to make sure he maintained creative dominance?
3. Independent films also have less requirement to conform to what?

Answer 1

1. Feature or short, outside, produced and distributed by independent.
2. Creative freedom.
   - Finance only deals.
3. Conventional narratives.

Question 2

1. What do independent films offer?
   - They are more _______ driven.
   - What does this impact?
2. Independent films are cheaper to what?
   - Smaller budget often leads to what with marketing and production methods?
3. What do they provide an opportunity for?
4. They are more likely to garner ________ ______.

Answer 2

1. Social critique.
   - Character.
   - Marketing.
2. Produce.
   - Creative thinking.
3. Little known actors to make it big.
4. Critical acclaim.

Question 3

1. What 2 things do independent films often struggle to get?
2. They are more challenging to what?
   - What don’t they have in them very often which causes this?
3. They often find it hard to ____ themselves.
   - They don’t have the financial advantages that what 2 things bring?
4. What else can’t they afford?
   - What don’t they tend to be?

Answer 3

1. Financial backing and/or a distributor.
2. Market.
   - Big named stars.
3. Sell.
   - Heavy merchandising and corporate synergy.
4. Big opening weekend.
   - High concept.