Class D1 Assignment 26.2 Old films to new explanation of some points to help you.

Make a new folder called Old Films to New 26.2 and place and save your work in there.


Describe the relationship between films and their producers contexts with some appropriate use of subject terminology.

Select a contemporary remake and the original version of a film of your choice. It will be an 800 word minimum report. If you are unsure of films you would like to cover, please ask and I will give you some examples.

This is an illustrated report, you can add images to further explain your points made.

These are the bullets I would like for you to cover:

• The cultural background of the films
• Who produced and directed the two films
• Do they have any Stars?
• The budget assign to the films?
• Which country did the funding come from for both films (Hollywood, Bollywood, British, or developing countries.
• What production house made the films?  to name a couple Free farm films, film and music company
• Is it an international co-production (UK working with the USA)
• Can either film be considered an 'independent" or "mainstream" film?

indiefilmhustle.com

An independent film, independent movie, indie film or indie movie, is a feature film or short film that is produced outside the major film studio system, in addition to being produced and distributed byindependent entertainment companies.

Mainstream is a term that usually refers to the common current of thought of the majority, meaning that "mainstream" things are those that are currently popular with most people.

• Did they receive any funding from 'funding bodies' - for example BFI Film Fund, Creative England Fund. (I have added a post on funding bodies)
• What technologies were used in the production of both films?
• Who distributed the films in the UK and worldwide?

A film distributor is responsible for the marketing of a film. The distribution company is usually different from the production company. ... A distributor may do this directly, if the distributor owns the theatres or film distribution networks, or through theatrical exhibitors and other sub-distributors.

• What cinemas may have shown the films in the UK and worldwide? for example VUE, Odeon
• Do they fit into a particular genre or 'cycle' of films?

What this question means, sometimes films follow trends - such as films released more then once, it could be the specific genre is popular with the mainstream. 

• What certificate did they receive in the UK, and why did they receive that certificate (PG, 12, 18 etc)
• Are they part of a series of films or sequels? (sequel is a remake of the original a series is a different story 
• Who is the production company?

A production company, production house, production studio, or a production team provides the physical basis for works in the realms of the performing arts, new media art, film, television, radio, comics, interactive arts, video games, websites, and video.

• Do the production companies also distribute films or own any cinemas?