Evaluation Q3

What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?



The Script;
Anisha: We researched into thriller production companies, and decided on basing our production logo around ‘DNA film’ Production Company, they have produced similar films such as ‘Notes on a Scandal’. They have a similar plot to our film, so I think they would have an audience fan base that would enjoy watching our film.

Riham: We created this logo to represent our genre as well as our production company; we achieved this by designing a logo that was young, sexy whilst maintaining a professional standard of a production logo.

Anisha: The main aim of a production company is to be responsible for the sole legal ownership of a film. In addition, they oversee the management and the financial aspects of the film. We would like to work with DNA film because they are professional and have produced a variety of thriller based films such as 28 Weeks Later.

Riham: The different ways we would distribute our film is through advertising on local social networking websites such as Facebook because statistics show that since the launch of Facebook in 2004 the number of active users has jumped from 130,000 to 43 million, the majority being teenagers, which brings us back to our target audience. Also, we could advertise mini trailers on video streaming sites such as YouTube and Vimeo etc. Furthermore, we could privately distribute through selling copies of our film on DVD or selling it in a variety of stores through a distribution company such as Fox Searchlight Pictures.

Anisha: To gain money for our film, we could look into film funding grants within London such as Film London (since 2004), as they provide money for short film makers within London boroughs and First Light, they fund through the UK Film Council and directly from the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Riham: We looked at a variety of opening title sequences such as SE7EN, Batman Begins etc to get examples of the main job titles that would be shown in the first two minutes; we then referred back to the title openings to order our credits.

Anisha: We included these titles in this specific order..
Starring = we incorporated this first so that the audience would be able to identify who the main celebrities are reflecting from the Polaroid’s.
Director = we included this so that the audience could be familiar with the type of film’s she produces, which gives them certain expectations.
Costume Design =we got a famous costume designer, so that the audience would know that costume is key to identify our characters.
Executive Producer, Film editor, Director of photography = we included these titles as they played a main part throughout the entire film, also these titles are included in all the title sequences that we research, therefore it was important to include.
Main title =we included this last to add mystery to the climax of the opening sequence, and being the last title in the opening sequence, it would linger in the audience’s mind.

Riham: We would release our film in a similar way to Notes on a Scandal by distributing our film at limited cinemas such as vue in major city to begin with, because it will enhance audience anticipation also to see if it becomes a success in the major city.

Anisha: Therefore, if successful we will then decide to distribute into further cities. In addition, we could set up a viral campaign (a mini trailer) and posters to advertise and encourage the audience to watch our film.