Mahaliah MerialesFILM DISTRIBUTION

WHAT IS FILM DISTRIBUTION?

Film distribution is a term used for the procedure of a film in order for it to be showcased to the audience. However, the procedure includes many factors before it can be presented in front of the targeted audience. These factors are:o The playability – how it performs in the marketo Suitable screen writerso Principal photographyo Films marketability – how it is promoted to the targeted

audienceo A target audienceo The question of will the film itself make any profit once

released?o Competition with other filmso A powerful cast (star power) will attract a larger audience

In the year 2002, Film 4 came across an obstacle where they forced to cut costs, this lead to production decreasing. However, by the year 2008 – 2009, Film 4 managed to regain its title through award-winning titles that were low budgeted. These film titles included:o Last king of Scotlando The Inbetweeners IIo Bend it like Beckham o Tyrannosauro Kill Listo Dreams of a Life o The imposter

FILM 4 DISTRIBUTION

This movie was a great success and therefore earned many awards for it. These awards included:o nominated for 10 Academy Awards in 2009,o winning 8/10 (the most for any film of 2008)o including Best Picture, Best Director, and

Best Adapted Screenplay. o 7 BAFTA Awards (including Best Film), o 5 Critics' Choice Awards, o 4 Golden Globes

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“In the first 3 days, a film’s release it can generate 30% or more of it’s entire box office.”Therefore, the season most suited for my film : autumn/winterThis is due to the film must be released at a time where it is most appropriate for the storyline in order to attract the target audience.

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