- All the Institutions involved in the production of Fish Tank. List them with a summary of what their contribution to the film was. The institutions involved in the production is BBC films, UK council, Kasander film company and IFC Films.
- Two other Independent British Film production companies – their “brand”, as well as current and previous productions. From my research, I found two other production film companies such as 'Caravan Film' and 'Blast films' which are UK TV and film productions.
- Out of the three Production Companies you have researched, which do you see as most successful and why? Personally I think that the BBC Films is the most successful as it has the most Hit Films that have come from it. For example, the film 'Kidulthood' and 'Adulthood' which has become highly successful which boosts the BBC and puts them on top.
- How much Fish Tank cost to produce (it’s budget). Altogether, the cost rounded up to 3 million pound to produce.
- Film budgets – find 5 films made for £5 million pounds or less – what types of films are feasible on this budget? Adulthood, One Day, Kidulthood, 4321, Anuvahood.
- How was Fish Tank funded? Funded by BBC Films and the UK Film Council.
- Research one other way that British films are funded. Are there any similarities or differences?
- What is the target audience for Fish Tank? The target audience for Fish Tank is aimed at people who are at the age of 15 to 25 as the film is focused on teen dramas that are occurring in today's society.
- Research the mainstream 16–25 youth cinema market and decide which 3 genres are most targeted at them and justify your decisions with your research.
- Who is the main distributor of Fish Tank?
- What is the role of a film distributor? Are there any differences between distribution in the US and UK?
- How was Fish Tank promoted (when it was released in 2009)?
- Compare this with a big budget blockbuster. What are the main similarities and differences?
- How does the trailer for Fish Tank hook audiences into the narrative and pose questions that the film will answer? Identify 3 ways/techniques.
- Analyse the trailers for 2 different films (from different genres). Are there any differences in the way they hook the audience into the narrative and pose questions that the film will answer? Identify at least 2 similarities and 2 differences.
- How does the trailer for Fish Tank balance plot and spectacle?
- How do the trailers for your other films balance plot and spectacle? Identify at least 2 similarities and 2 differences.
- Think about the certificate of Fish Tank (15 certificate). Research film certification and outline what is deemed acceptable for this certificate. What is the difference between a 15 certificate and an 18 certificate?
Thursday, 18 October 2012
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