I Recently found a video based on the perhaps future of the film industry and any issues and problems it faces.
The main issue raised is the release of free content and ileagal online streaming and film download, this had a detrimental effect on the industry since it creates a loss of profit. Despite this they are confident that the film industry will overcome these problems and come up with ways which can prevent and reduce this, we have already seen a start in this process with the introduction of 3D films which attract more and more people to the cinema.
Problems with the British film industry
U.k urban films are extremely popular in Britain with many releases of this genre a year and hundreds of thousands screenings a year making millions of pounds of each release which has been attracting more and more fans and an increase of interest from the film industry.
In Britain, as in most other countries, crime and ‘gangster films’ are a popular subject for films and have been from the very start.
However it seems that the majority of modern urban and gangster films have had recent publicity surrounding urban youth crime and black-on-black violence has been reflected in a number of films, including
· Bullet Boy (2004), with Ashley Walters (of gangsta rap-inspired collective So Solid Crew) as the young ex-prisoner trying to go straight.
· A young mixed-race gang featured in Kidulthood (2006)
These were the first instalments of films from this genre which both received negative criticisms, but also high popularity and success which then lead to even more interest from the British film industry. This caused a high number of Uk urban gangster films to follow.
· Adulthood (2008) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhrJBUMxNMQ
· 1day (2009)
· Shank (2010) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRE9Zzu655s
· 4321 (2010) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aegHMkRzr-4
All these films created millions of profit for the uk film industry and even more interest nationwide and across the borders, which gave not only attracted the film industry but also the tv industry with the release of Channel 4’s ‘Top Boy’ In November 2011.Independent Research
As a part of this course we have been asked to complete independent research into the film industry on a weekly occurring throughout the duration of this course. By doing this we are able to further our knowledge and understanding of various aspects in the film industry.
Drive
This week as part of my independent research i have chosen to to undergo research into the up and coming film 'Drive'. Whilst doing this i came across the following website, which gave me a detailed insight into the background, genre, and overall plot of the film 'Driver'.
http://www.avclub.com/articles/drive,61758/
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How To Work And Survive In The Film And Tv Industry
This week i have come across a very useful article online about the film industry, which is called;
How to Work and Survive in the Film and TV Industry : The 10 Commandments of Film making.
This article is taken from “Script Breakdown and Film Scheduling Online Course For Independent Filmmakers” which is a manual that takes us, step-by-step, through the correct process of breaking down a script and creating a realistic shooting schedule.
http://actioncutprint.com/filmmaking-articles/10-commandments/
Pinewood Studio's 75 Anniversary
Pinewood has recently celebrated a extraordinary 75 years in film, and this week i have decided to do my independent research on the anniversary of the legendary Pinewood Studio's.
Pinewood Studios is a major British films studio situated in Iver Heath, Buckinhamshire, Founded by J Arthur Rank, the studio gave to the world famous 007, Harry Potter and American blockbusters however it still invests in UK film-making talent.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2011/oct/02/pinewood-studios-75-years-lord-grade-films
Up And Coming Film: 'Red Tails'
During last week i saw a brief description and trailer of a future potential blockbuster hit next year called 'The Red Tails'. So for this week i have decided to use this future film as part of my independent research.
Here is a link of the trailer of 'Red Tails' ;
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How To Work And Survive In The Film And Tv Industry
This week i have come across a very useful article online about the film industry, which is called;
How to Work and Survive in the Film and TV Industry : The 10 Commandments of Film making.
This article is taken from “Script Breakdown and Film Scheduling Online Course For Independent Filmmakers” which is a manual that takes us, step-by-step, through the correct process of breaking down a script and creating a realistic shooting schedule.
http://actioncutprint.com/filmmaking-articles/10-commandments/
Pinewood Studio's 75 Anniversary
Pinewood has recently celebrated a extraordinary 75 years in film, and this week i have decided to do my independent research on the anniversary of the legendary Pinewood Studio's.
Pinewood Studios is a major British films studio situated in Iver Heath, Buckinhamshire, Founded by J Arthur Rank, the studio gave to the world famous 007, Harry Potter and American blockbusters however it still invests in UK film-making talent.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2011/oct/02/pinewood-studios-75-years-lord-grade-films
Up And Coming Film: 'Red Tails'
During last week i saw a brief description and trailer of a future potential blockbuster hit next year called 'The Red Tails'. So for this week i have decided to use this future film as part of my independent research.
Here is a link of the trailer of 'Red Tails' ;
http://www.moviefone.com/movie/red-tails/30996/main
This genre has films have been received countless amount bad press saying that they promote black on black violence and crime and violence in London in general and that they glorify guns and drugs, and in 2009 1day was banned from all cinemas in Birmingham in order to avoid any gang violence, which was criticised highly by many. To an extent I agree since I have seen how popular these films have been since the majority of all teens have seen a few of these films, and I have personally viewed many of them, however I do not feel that they could have a negative influence on teenagers behaviour, but I definitely think they glorify the a gangster lifestyle which in its self may have a negative impact on peoples lifestyle. I think that in the future the age certificate for these films should be risen, and the fact that ‘Top Boy’ was shown on TV at a reasonably early of time could be argued was a bad decision. However I do feel that these films are an overall success to the British film industry and generate a high profit and popularity.
