Production companies 29th November 2012

29th December 2012

Lesson Objectives

�  To understand the role of a film production company.

�  To know different British film production companies.

�  To use collaboration skills in order to create a presentation.

Learning Outcomes

�  I can explain the role of a film production company.

�  I can identify different film production companies that are currently operating in the UK.

�  I can work with others in order to create a presentation.

Production company

�  The production company may be directly responsible for fundraising for the production or may accomplish this through a parent company, partner, or private investor. It handles budgeting, scheduling, scripting, the supply with talented resources, the organisation of staff, the production itself, post production, distribution and marketing.

Production companies

�  DNA Films – Christine, Louise, Shaheb

�  Film Four Productions – Shammar, Tyarna, Pia

�  Polygram filmed entertainment – Daniel, Hannah, Kerry

�  BBC Films – Ardit. Noura, Lisa

�  Working title – Jefferson, Noor, Sherice

What should I know?

�  General set up info of the company.

�  Main aim or vision of the company.

�  Previous productions with example clips

�  Regular directors/actors etc?

�  Genre style of productions, target audience.

�  Marketing of productions

�  Distribution of productions

�  Your opinions on the company and its productions

When for?

�  Friday 7th of December there is an off timetable day and you are all in media studies all day.

�  You will be requested to give your presentation during the day.