Homework

7 Stages of Film

Choose one of the stages of film that we have studied in lesson. Conduct further research into the stage of your choice; this can be based on some of the names we looked at during our three lesson study. Some of your research could entail the following:

* Titles of key films/film from the era
* Key/influential directors or film makers
* Use and development of techniques
* Use and development of technology

This homework is due in Monday 16th December

The History of Pixar Animation Studios

The History of Disney Animation

Catfish Assignment

Is the film 'Catfish' real or fake?

Explore the validity of the film by commenting on the following things:

Introduction:
 - Discuss the making and the quick success of 'Catfish'

* Use of micro elements
* Camera work
* Suggestions of paratexts
* Comparison with other related films (e.g. 'The Social Network)

Conclude with your opinion about whether or not this film is 'a fake'

Catfish

Supply and Demand

Supply and demand lessons 1 and 2 from slayas

Homework Task - Independent Film Assignment
Produce a response to the debate about whether ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ is truly independent.
In your response, you should refer to at least one other independent film as a basis for comparison. You should also consider:

1. How independent film started
2. How representative it is of historic indie films
3. Whether or not it marks progression in this category
4. Use at least one other independent film to compare it with
5. Conclude – providing your own opinion about whether or not this should be classed as an independent film.

Best Movie Studio Logos

Major studio research

Major Studio Research Task from CCN Media

Mean Streets - Trailer - HQ (1973)

This is the trailer for the 1973 film 'Mean Streets'. It has been classed in some movie polls as the top independent film of all time.

Faces interviews: how to make a film with no money

This is an example of an early (possibly the earliest) indie film and the reasons for making it. This gives us some insight into why someone may decide to make an independent film, instead of pitching their idea to a Hollywood company.

Independent Film - Home work task

AS Film Studies: FM2 Producers and Audiences

Researching an Independent Film Production Company


What is an Independent Film? Wikipedia 'Independent Film' for a definition.

Why are film festivals important for Independent Films?

Go further down the Wikipedia page and you will find a list of Independent Film Production Companies (the list starts with Film4 Productions).

Choose an Independent Film Production Company to research.

Does the company specialise in any film genre or style?
Does the company produce high budget films?
How does the company finance it's films? (Co-productions? Government funding? BFI? Regional Funding? Private Investors?)
Is the company Vertically Integrated?
Is the company Horizontally Integrated?

What are the advantages of being an Independent Film Production Company?
What are the disadvantages?

Richard Linklater

Link to review



Dazed and Confused 20th Anniversary

Producers and Audiences Overview