1.What % of global box office was the British film industry responsible for?
Claim 15.3% global office in 2012.
2. What was this % in 2009?
In 2009 the percentage was 6.8%, therefore we see that the amount has risen in the last 3 years.
3.What might this change indicate about British films?
It indicates that British films are getting better as they are making more money at the box office when the British companies release their films to the public. This is an almost 10% increase.
4.What films have been responsible for this change?
These films were Skyfall being Britain's highest ever grossing film. Skyfall accounts for $1.1bn of the UK's tally, a tenth of which came from its
record-breaking takings in the UK. Another film that contributed was The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel which was aimed at those of an age of 45 and over.
5.What % of the British film industry makes a profit?
Lower budget films make less than £2m and therefore this means they wont make a profit. When the budget increases, 17% of films that cost more than $10m make their money back.
6.What % of Hollywood films make their profit?
17% because they are most likely to have a bigger budget than £10m.Therefore guaranteed to make money on that particular film.
7.How does that % differ between £2m and £10m budget British films?
A £2m budget only has a 4% chance of making a profit because the money situation isn't enough to have good production practices and marketing, whereas a £10m budget has a 17% chance of making a profit.
8.What might we infer from this difference?
When companies have more money to work with on a film they can be sure to provide good marketing skills and top 'A' List stars, also will have more advanced technology and a better overall director.
9.What age group makes up the UK's largest cinema goers?
Most films that are shown in cinema's are aimed at 10-25 year olds.
10.Why do you think this might be?
Because these age groups refer to the four quadrant picture, these are films that are suitable from all ages up to 25. Also film companies know that these age ranges are the people who mostly visit the cinema's.
11.Which film has seen an 18% drop in attendance?
3D films have seen a drop.
12.Within that type which genre has seen the biggest fall?
Big family films have seen a drop because the story starts to become familiar as its all about cartoon characters.
13.What did Charles Grant put this decline down to?
The price of 3D tickets meant that families weren't going to the cinema. This was because they wanted to save as much money as possible due to the economy becoming more difficult.
14.Who is Paul Greengrass?
A British film director who directed: The Bourne Trilogy, Captain Phillips and GreenZone.
15.How did he describe the British film industry?
He described it as being a 'success story' and even said that it will definitely see international growth, especially in China.
16.What did a BFI spokesperson say was the point of less profitable low budget British films?
He said they were important because they develop skills and add artistic and cultural experience to the film industry.
17.What was the budget for Filth and how much money did it take?
It made £4 million at the box office, which was more than twice its budget.
18.What advantage did James McEvoy feel £100m films have over low budget films?
James who was the actor and co-producer in Filth felt that big budget films have the advantage for all the special effects that the audience wants to see.
19.What is VOD?
VOD stands for Video On Demand, it enables the audience to pick their own entertainment through menas of the internet or special TV. For example Netflix.
20.What % increase did VOD see last year?
VOD saw a 50% increase last year, enabling us to see how popular modern technology is becoming as Video On Demand is becoming more used and not as many people are going to see the films in the cinemas.
21.What impact might VOD have on distributors and studios?
Video On Demand will most definitely have a negative impact on distributors and bigger companies (big six) as members of the public will have a choice to make to go and see a new film. No longer do people have to go to the cinema they can simply stay at home and watch new releases at home on Netflix or Sky Demand etc. However for the smaller studios this could be a good advantage as its a way of getting themselves known by selling film rights increasing their chances of making more of a profit out of each film they produce.
22.What impact has it had on Blockbuster rental stores?
Rental stores like Blockbuster have seen a drop in sales and profit and even some stores are being shut down because no one ever comes to rent films anymore as it seems much simpler to watch the films through VOD at home. Blockbuster will have to make improvements to make sure their profits don't drop too much, a possibility could be to somehow create their own Video On Demand like Netflix. Giving the audience a selection of what to use when watching a film.
23.What was unique about Ben Wheatley's 'A field in England'?
It was unique because it was released on different formats at the same time. Meaning it was released in cinemas, VOD and on DVD at the same time which has never happened as for a film to be on DVD it is usually in cinemas for a good month before.
24.What does director of The Machine Caradog James think the toughest bit of film making is?
He said something along the line of 'the toughest thing is being able to connect a film to an audience.' Its possible to make a good film but can companies direct it towards a particular audience who are going to enjoy it.
25.Why have rules been relaxed on what makes a film British?
Changes made to what makes a film British are things like expanding criteria to include other European Union States. Films have to include 18 out of 35 in criteria to be classed as British.
26.How has the use of visual effects in films been encouraged?
They've been encouraged because when used they improve the film in many areas as there are many different types of visual effects that can be used. Unfortunately they are more expensive to include than special effects, which leaves them with a disadvantage depending on the budget of the film.
27.Name 5 of these rules, linking them to The Kings Speech, The World's End and Kill List:
All 3 films were set in the UK.
All had a majority of open dialogue in British.
Based on British subject matter.
The main/lead characters were all British or residents.
All represent or reflect diverse British culture, heritage or creativity.
28.What rules has chancellor George Osbourne announced for tax on British films?
Announced a tax relief increase from 20% to 25% on the first £20 million of qualifying production expenditure.
29.What is the highest grossing film in UK box office history?
Skyfall was the highest grossing British film as it made £94.5 million on the first day it was released into cinemas.
30.How much has it taken and how many screens was it available on?
It was shown on 587 screens worldwide and made £94.5 million.
5.What % of the British film industry makes a profit?
Lower budget films make less than £2m and therefore this means they wont make a profit. When the budget increases, 17% of films that cost more than $10m make their money back.
6.What % of Hollywood films make their profit?
17% because they are most likely to have a bigger budget than £10m.Therefore guaranteed to make money on that particular film.
7.How does that % differ between £2m and £10m budget British films?
A £2m budget only has a 4% chance of making a profit because the money situation isn't enough to have good production practices and marketing, whereas a £10m budget has a 17% chance of making a profit.
8.What might we infer from this difference?
When companies have more money to work with on a film they can be sure to provide good marketing skills and top 'A' List stars, also will have more advanced technology and a better overall director.
9.What age group makes up the UK's largest cinema goers?
Most films that are shown in cinema's are aimed at 10-25 year olds.
10.Why do you think this might be?
Because these age groups refer to the four quadrant picture, these are films that are suitable from all ages up to 25. Also film companies know that these age ranges are the people who mostly visit the cinema's.
11.Which film has seen an 18% drop in attendance?
3D films have seen a drop.
12.Within that type which genre has seen the biggest fall?
Big family films have seen a drop because the story starts to become familiar as its all about cartoon characters.
13.What did Charles Grant put this decline down to?
The price of 3D tickets meant that families weren't going to the cinema. This was because they wanted to save as much money as possible due to the economy becoming more difficult.
14.Who is Paul Greengrass?
A British film director who directed: The Bourne Trilogy, Captain Phillips and GreenZone.
15.How did he describe the British film industry?
He described it as being a 'success story' and even said that it will definitely see international growth, especially in China.
16.What did a BFI spokesperson say was the point of less profitable low budget British films?
He said they were important because they develop skills and add artistic and cultural experience to the film industry.
17.What was the budget for Filth and how much money did it take?
It made £4 million at the box office, which was more than twice its budget.
18.What advantage did James McEvoy feel £100m films have over low budget films?
James who was the actor and co-producer in Filth felt that big budget films have the advantage for all the special effects that the audience wants to see.
19.What is VOD?
VOD stands for Video On Demand, it enables the audience to pick their own entertainment through menas of the internet or special TV. For example Netflix.
20.What % increase did VOD see last year?
VOD saw a 50% increase last year, enabling us to see how popular modern technology is becoming as Video On Demand is becoming more used and not as many people are going to see the films in the cinemas.
21.What impact might VOD have on distributors and studios?
Video On Demand will most definitely have a negative impact on distributors and bigger companies (big six) as members of the public will have a choice to make to go and see a new film. No longer do people have to go to the cinema they can simply stay at home and watch new releases at home on Netflix or Sky Demand etc. However for the smaller studios this could be a good advantage as its a way of getting themselves known by selling film rights increasing their chances of making more of a profit out of each film they produce.
22.What impact has it had on Blockbuster rental stores?
Rental stores like Blockbuster have seen a drop in sales and profit and even some stores are being shut down because no one ever comes to rent films anymore as it seems much simpler to watch the films through VOD at home. Blockbuster will have to make improvements to make sure their profits don't drop too much, a possibility could be to somehow create their own Video On Demand like Netflix. Giving the audience a selection of what to use when watching a film.
23.What was unique about Ben Wheatley's 'A field in England'?
It was unique because it was released on different formats at the same time. Meaning it was released in cinemas, VOD and on DVD at the same time which has never happened as for a film to be on DVD it is usually in cinemas for a good month before.
24.What does director of The Machine Caradog James think the toughest bit of film making is?
He said something along the line of 'the toughest thing is being able to connect a film to an audience.' Its possible to make a good film but can companies direct it towards a particular audience who are going to enjoy it.
25.Why have rules been relaxed on what makes a film British?
Changes made to what makes a film British are things like expanding criteria to include other European Union States. Films have to include 18 out of 35 in criteria to be classed as British.
26.How has the use of visual effects in films been encouraged?
They've been encouraged because when used they improve the film in many areas as there are many different types of visual effects that can be used. Unfortunately they are more expensive to include than special effects, which leaves them with a disadvantage depending on the budget of the film.
27.Name 5 of these rules, linking them to The Kings Speech, The World's End and Kill List:
All 3 films were set in the UK.
All had a majority of open dialogue in British.
Based on British subject matter.
The main/lead characters were all British or residents.
All represent or reflect diverse British culture, heritage or creativity.
28.What rules has chancellor George Osbourne announced for tax on British films?
Announced a tax relief increase from 20% to 25% on the first £20 million of qualifying production expenditure.
29.What is the highest grossing film in UK box office history?
Skyfall was the highest grossing British film as it made £94.5 million on the first day it was released into cinemas.
30.How much has it taken and how many screens was it available on?
It was shown on 587 screens worldwide and made £94.5 million.
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