Glossary of key terms

We will look at this in the lesson on Wednesday (with a printed copy to take away) but have a look in advance.

Use this as a revision tool to make sure you know what each term means and where you should be applying it.

Glossary of key terms film institution exam from hasnmedia

Recap on synergy

Synergy from hasnmedia

Exam planning - Film industry

OCR AS media Planning exam answer film industry from hasnmedia

Two step flow and American and British audiences

Two step flow and british and american audiences from hasnmedia

Copy of case study questions

Here is a digital copy of the case study resource.

Remember to compare and contrast the two films. How are they similar/different at each stage?

Remember that the key factor you must be able to link to is Audience. How does each film impact on a British and American audience?

Have an amazing Easter holiday, and use the resources I have uploaded on the blog below to help you with the research for your case study. They are in no way an all inclusive list. Impress me with your independent research skills - find out some information about 'A filed in England' and 'Pacific Rim' that I wasn't aware of!

Mrs Jones

Film Case study preparation 2014 from hasnmedia

Time Warner merger?

Find out who currently owns Time Warner. Start by reading the article below, can you find information from any other reputable sources?


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-26166729

Useful pod cast resources for both films

Empire Podcast - https://soundcloud.com/empiremagazine

https://soundcloud.com/empiremagazine/69-guillermo-del-toro-pacific – Pacific Rim Specific
https://soundcloud.com/empiremagazine/bbfc-special – BBFC Ratings

Mark Kermode Podcast - http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/kermode/all

A field in England - resources

Watch for info on production and considers how they can produce on a small budget: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgwnlM4qpEU

Directors interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVHQ2M2zBuY

American trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oauZFrzYVZU

UK trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRRvzjkzu2U

Review from British film critic. Talks about simultaneous release and genre:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrjXZrQBjvY

Simultaneous distribution. How it benefits the independents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh4RlsSkbCg

American fan review.  Free promotion, fan power can influence the success: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdU9TkNBaN8

Channel 4 promo explaining simultaneous distribution:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BSHK8d3ycw

Streaming

Really important information about the future of film distribution and exhibition. Is live streaming the future saviour of indie film?

Info on streaming film from hasnmedia

Convergence and synergy

Media convergence and synergy from hasnmedia

Marketing - teaser posters

AS film teaser poster campaigns from hasnmedia

Distribution lesson 2

Distribution lesson part 2 from hasnmedia

Film distribution hand out from hasnmedia

Introduction to distribution

Film finance

Here are the notes from todays lesson.

Make sure you read the handout in preparation for tomorrow's lesson.

• Highlight any reference to examples of costing
• Any sources of finance
• Any difference between independent and conglomerate

Mrs Jones

Introduction to film finance from hasnmedia

The cost of making a hollywood movie from hasnmedia