British Film Questions
What % of global box office was the British film industry responsible for?
- 15%
- 6.8%
- It is becoming more successful over time, or at least dominating a larger percentage of the market.
- Skyfall, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, and Oscar-winning hit The King's Speech.
- 7%
- 6.8%
- It is becoming more successful over time, or at least dominating a larger percentage of the market.
- Skyfall, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, and Oscar-winning hit The King's Speech.
- 7%
- 17%
- Only 4% of films with £2m or smaller budgets made a profit, whereas 17% of films costing £10m or more making a profit.
- Bigger budget films are, on the whole, more successful.
- Over 45's
- This could be due to the rise of films marketed at an older audience, for example, "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel"
- 3D films which previously made up 20% of the market, have now dropped to 18%.
- The 'big family films'.
- Over 45's
- This could be due to the rise of films marketed at an older audience, for example, "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel"
- 3D films which previously made up 20% of the market, have now dropped to 18%.
- The 'big family films'.
- Paul Greengrass is a British film director.
- He described it as a 'success story'. "With success comes choices and a need to continue to build growth and sustainability. We're nowhere near where we were in the '80s when we were trapped in low budget British film-making, with films that no-one wanted to go and see."
- The BFI spokesperson makes the point that the 7% figure included very small budget films which are not necessarily expected to draw big profits, but have cultural, artistic or social value.
- The film's budget was $5,000,000 (estimated) and made £247,860 in the UK on the 29th September 2013 (38 screens).
- That the 'huge budget' helps sell the film, despite them sometimes being 'not very good'.
- Video on demand, e.g. Netflix, NOW TV, or Amazon Prime Movies.
- 50%
- It might reduce the importance of distributors and studios.
- With VOD dominating the market, Blockbuster was forced to close down, they were made obsolete by the fact it is easier and cheaper to just get a netflix subscription.
- It was the first film to be made available simultaneously in cinema, on TV and DVD and on VOD.
- He says it is not making a good film that is the most difficult bit, but getting it to reach an audience.
- The rules have been relaxed to 'puts us on a level playing field with our creative content tests and other European culture tests'.
- Visual effects 'points' have been increased for films to qualify as British, Alex Hope of visual effects company Double Negative said he was "delighted" with the tax changes, hoping foreign productions filming in the UK would hire British effects companies rather than taking the work back overseas.
Five of the rules:
- George Osborne announced tax relief would be increased from 20% to 25% on the first £20m of qualifying production expenditure.
- Skyfall (2012)
- £102.9 million (587 Screens)
- 50%
- It might reduce the importance of distributors and studios.
- With VOD dominating the market, Blockbuster was forced to close down, they were made obsolete by the fact it is easier and cheaper to just get a netflix subscription.
- It was the first film to be made available simultaneously in cinema, on TV and DVD and on VOD.
- He says it is not making a good film that is the most difficult bit, but getting it to reach an audience.
- The rules have been relaxed to 'puts us on a level playing field with our creative content tests and other European culture tests'.
- Visual effects 'points' have been increased for films to qualify as British, Alex Hope of visual effects company Double Negative said he was "delighted" with the tax changes, hoping foreign productions filming in the UK would hire British effects companies rather than taking the work back overseas.
Five of the rules:
- Film set in the UK
- Lead characters British citizens or residents
- Film based on British subject matter or underlying material
- Original dialogue recorded mainly in English language
- Represents/reflects diverse British culture, heritage or creativity
The Kings Speech - Is set in the UK, has British leads and is based on British subject matter. The film features original dialogue in English, and represents diverse British heritage.
Kill List - Is set in the UK, also has British leads and is based on British underlying material. The film also has original dialogue in English, and represents diverse British creativity.
The World's End - Is set in the UK, as well as having British leads and is based on British subject matter. The film also has original dialogue in English, and represents diverse British culture.
- George Osborne announced tax relief would be increased from 20% to 25% on the first £20m of qualifying production expenditure.
- Skyfall (2012)
- £102.9 million (587 Screens)
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Why has Sony opened a Digital Motion Picture Centre at Pinewood studios?
- Sony has opened the Digital Motion Picture Center at Pinewood Studios in the U.K., which 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. The center also houses a post-production area, which contains the latest tools for end-to-end 4K workflows, and a 4K screening room.
What benefit might this have for the British film industry?
- It will train British film-makers in 4K production, and help the British film industry keep up to standard on the world stage.
Where else have they opened facilities like this?
- L.A, Beijing and Mumbai.
How many films have been produced using the F65 camera?
- More than 30 feature films, such as "Oblivion" and "After Earth".
What has been the consequence of Blockbusters to US film production?
- It has drove up the costs of producing big blockbusters, and hiring the actors for them. This has created a dependence on the superstar or the franchise, meaning less and less original ideas are coming through.
How big a loss to Sony expect to post?
- $181 million dollars
Which films are responsible for this?
- "White House Down" and "After Earth".
How is Lionsgate different to Sony?
- It has no physical studio to support, and less overhead costs than the more major studios, so can generate huge amounts of income from films like "The Hunger Games".
Why is "the new mandate to avoid niche products"?
- Because they want to appeal to the general public, not just a specific niche, because that isn't where the money is.
Why has Sony opened a Digital Motion Picture Centre at Pinewood studios?
- Sony has opened the Digital Motion Picture Center at Pinewood Studios in the U.K., which 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. The center also houses a post-production area, which contains the latest tools for end-to-end 4K workflows, and a 4K screening room.
What benefit might this have for the British film industry?
- It will train British film-makers in 4K production, and help the British film industry keep up to standard on the world stage.
Where else have they opened facilities like this?
- L.A, Beijing and Mumbai.
How many films have been produced using the F65 camera?
- More than 30 feature films, such as "Oblivion" and "After Earth".
What has been the consequence of Blockbusters to US film production?
- It has drove up the costs of producing big blockbusters, and hiring the actors for them. This has created a dependence on the superstar or the franchise, meaning less and less original ideas are coming through.
How big a loss to Sony expect to post?
- $181 million dollars
Which films are responsible for this?
- "White House Down" and "After Earth".
How is Lionsgate different to Sony?
- It has no physical studio to support, and less overhead costs than the more major studios, so can generate huge amounts of income from films like "The Hunger Games".
Why is "the new mandate to avoid niche products"?
- Because they want to appeal to the general public, not just a specific niche, because that isn't where the money is.
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