The British Film Industry and America's influence
What % of global box office was the British film industry responsible for?
12% in 2007.
What was the % in 2009?
15%
15%
What might this change indicate about British film?
The British film industry is developing.
What films have been responsible for this change?
Quantum of Solace, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Atonement and The Other Boleyn Girl, Batman film The Dark Knight all helped boost UK takings.
What % of the British film industry makes a profit?
7% of the British film industry makes a profit according to figures revealed by the BFI.
What % of Hollywood films makes a profit?
17%
17%
How does that % differ between £2m and £10m budget British films?
Those made for less than £2m - were less likely to make a profit (4%).
The figure improves as budgets rise - with 17% of films that cost more than £10m
Those made for less than £2m - were less likely to make a profit (4%).
The figure improves as budgets rise - with 17% of films that cost more than £10m
What might we infer from this difference?
The higher the budget film, the more profit it will make.
Which age group makes up the largest 5 of cinema goers?
7-24 year olds.
Why do you think this might be?
I think this might be because going to the cinema is a social activity which the younger generation does more often.
Which 'type' of film has seen an 18% drop in attendence?
3D films.
Within that 'type' which genre has seen the biggest fall?
Family animation films
What did Charles Grantput this decline down to?
Families' needing to economise.
Who is Paul Greengrass?
Greengrass is an English film director, screenwriter and former journalist. He specialises in dramatisations of real-life events and is known for his signature use of hand-held cameras.
How did he describe the British film industry?
As a "success story" and predicted it would continue to see international growth.
What did a BFI spokesperson say was the point of less profitable low budget British films?
He said that they are beneficial to the industry for other reasons like skills and training development and for artistic and cultural importance.
What was the budget for Filth and how much money did it take?
It made £4m at the box office which was more than twice its budget.
What advantage did James McEvoy feel £100m films have over low budget films?
They have a massive budget to sell the film.
What is VOD?
Video on demand- Netflix, Amazon Prime.
What % increase did VOD see last year?
A 50% increase.
What impact might VOD have on distributers and studios?
It will impact the finace and access. Also the distributers and studios may become unimportant.
What impact has is had on Blockbuster rental stores?
VOD has had a negative impact on Blockbuster as it is the online version of the rental store.
What was unique about Ben Wheatleys 'A Field In England'?
It was the first UK film to be released simultaneously in cinemas, on DVD, on TV and through video-on-demand.
What does director of The Machine Caradog James think is the toughest part of film making?
"The toughest thing is you make a good film but can you get it to reach an audience? It's events like this and individuals who champion independent cinema that give us a profile and any chance of a mass audience."
Why have rules been relaxed on what makes a film 'British'?
To help encourage more investment in the UK film industry.
How has the use of visual effects in films been encouraged?
With technology evolving.
Name five of these rules and link them to The Kings Speech, Kill List, The World's End
All of the films above were made by the new guidelines.
What rules has chancellor George Osbourne announced for tax on British films?
Tax relief would be increased from 20% to 25% on the first £20m of qualifying production expenditure. Productions will also only have to spend 10% of their budgets on UK expenditure to qualify - down from 25% - to help more independent production companies and make the UK a more attractive co-production partner.
What is the highest grossing film in UK box office history?
| Skyfall- | £102.9m |
How much has it taken and how many screens was it available on?
£94.3m in the UK and opened in 587 cinemas.
American Influence:
It will be used to provide hands-on training for cinematographers and other crew members to help them get the most from Sony’s 4K cameras.
It might develop British films which would bring in more viewers and make the films more successful.
Where else have they opened facilities like this?
Culver City in L.A., Beijing and Mumbai.
How many films have been produced using the F65 camera?
More than 30 including 'Oblivion' and 'After Earth'.
What has been the consequence of Blockbusters to US film production?
Film producers are having to spend more money because they are looking for bigger blockbusters which will sell more tickets.
How big a loss to Sony expect to post?
The studio posted an operating loss of $181 million for the second fiscal quarter.
Which films are responsible for this?
Costly money-losers like “White House Down” and “After Earth".
How is Lionsgate different to Sony?
Lionsgate has no physical studio to support and a more modest overhead than the majors, can register enormous grosses.
Why is "the new mandate to avoid niche products'?
Because the niches are getting narrower.
Where else have they opened facilities like this?
Culver City in L.A., Beijing and Mumbai.
How many films have been produced using the F65 camera?
More than 30 including 'Oblivion' and 'After Earth'.
What has been the consequence of Blockbusters to US film production?
Film producers are having to spend more money because they are looking for bigger blockbusters which will sell more tickets.
How big a loss to Sony expect to post?
The studio posted an operating loss of $181 million for the second fiscal quarter.
Which films are responsible for this?
Costly money-losers like “White House Down” and “After Earth".
How is Lionsgate different to Sony?
Lionsgate has no physical studio to support and a more modest overhead than the majors, can register enormous grosses.
Why is "the new mandate to avoid niche products'?
Because the niches are getting narrower.
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