Key concepts - film

Question 1

Synopsis

Answer 1

A short description of the most important information about something.
(A summary or outline)

Question 2

Logline

Answer 2

A concise summary that captures the essence of a film’s premise and main conflict.

Question 3

Film distribution

Answer 3

The business of getting films to their audiences and sharing something out among a number of recipients.
Media distributors have the responsibility to create the market campaign for films.
(Posters, trailers, websites etc)
They have the responsibility of choosing the best time of year to get that film to the audience.
They have a large influence in the success of the film.

Question 4

Means of distribution

Answer 4

Cinema.
TV.
Streaming.(Disney +, Netflix, Paramount, Amazon Prime etc.).
DVDs / Blu - ray.
Collection, ownership.
Piracy.
Film festival.

Question 5

BBFC

Answer 5

British Board of Film Classification
“Our focus in on helping children and families choose well by providing them with the guidance they need them to help choose what’s right for them and avoid what’s not.”

Question 6

BBFC - age categories

Answer 6

U.
PG.
12A.
12.
15.
18.