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Distributors

A Distribution company is one that is responsible for getting a film into cinemas and marketing it to the target audience. Major media companies such as Sony, Universal, or Paramount have their own distribution arm, which guarantees the distribution and therefore the exhibition, by this I mean screening in cinemas and or DVD, of their own films.

The motion picture industry is very much dominated by large and very diversified conglomerates, such as The Walt Disney Co., News Corp., Sony Corp., Time Warner Inc. which finance the development of new products, in this case motion pictures, own vast libraries of older products, and often own distribution channels for bringing these new products to the public. Sometimes the distributor will finance the movie from beginning to end and other times, they provide a portion of the finances and subsequently receive a cut of the profits.

However, independent film companies will be reliant upon a distribution company to buy their film from them in order for it to be distributed. Some film distribution companies are also independent.

UK Distributors: Despite the intensely competitive market, new distribution companies emerge every year in the UK.  Here are some examples….

Buena Vista International (UK) Ltd.A subsidiary of the Disney Empire, Buena Vista is best known for its mainstream fare (Disney/Pixar). Although a clear major distributor it’s also been known to release a few low-budget UK movies, such as: Kinky boots.

The company has been responsible for distributing massive movies such as: pirates of the Caribbean, sin city, UK tittles include: calendar girls, and Breaking And Entering.

Dogwoof

Independent film Distribution Company focuses largely on ethical and political documentaries.

Titles include: The devil came on horseback, La Antena, UK titles include: Black Gold and The age of stupid.

Slasher Films...

is the name of my distribution company for my film. The term "slasher" may be used as a generic term for any horror movie involving graphic acts of murder. Therefore as you may have already guessed, my distribution company focuses largely on horror films, specifically teen horror films. I think the name reflects the nature of my distribution company. Its also an independent distributor.

In reference to the real company “Dogwoof” I’ve based my company on Dogwoof, as they are a successful independent distributor, they only focus on certain genres which include, ethical and poklitcal documentaries and I believe this is the reason for their success, because they stick to what they know and by not having their “fingers in a lot of pies they can focus on one area (genre) and succeed at it.

Classification

-Universal, there is nothing unsuitable for children. Films under this category should not upset children over 4.
-Parental guidance, but certain scenes may be unsuitable for children under 8.

-Ages 12 and over, films under this category are considered to be unsuitable for very young people. Films in this category may include infrequent drugs, infrequent use of strong language, brief nudity, discreet sexual activity, and moderate violence.

-Ages 15 and over, films under this category can contain adult themes, hard drugs, strong words, moderate-strong violence/sex references, and mild non-detailed sex activity.
-Ages 18 and over,  films under this category do not have limitation on the bad language that is used. Hard drugs are generally allowed, and strong violence/sex references along with strong sexual activity is also allowed

British Board of Film Classification

All classification decisions are based on the BBFC’s published and regularly updated Guidelines. The Guidelines are the product of extensive public consultation, research and the accumulated experience of the BBFC over many years. They reflect current views on film, DVD and video game regulation.

 

After researching into classifications on bbfc I’ve decided to make my film “The woodland massacre” a 15, as I plan to include violence, nudity, sex, bad language and horror. Bbfc say…

“Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury.

Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail.

Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail.

There may be frequent use of strong language (for example, ‘fuck’).

Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised.”

I believe these quotes justify my decision to make my film a 15. Also I carried out some more research and looked at existing successful teen horror films such as: Jeepers Creepers scream 3, and the more recent sorority row. These films all carry the same classification. 15. It makes sense to be influenced by these films as they were all successful with e teenage audience, obviously another clear reason for making my film a 15 is that its targeted at 15 and just above year olds.

Choosen Film Idea

Idea 1)  A group of raunchy teenagers decide to steal some alcohol and explore deep into the mysterious forest with no more than a bottle of vodka, pack of condoms and a four man tent. However, they are not aware of the fact that there have been various reports of missing people in the area and it’s believed by the locals that there is a link between the missing people and the unexplained strange events taking place in the woods. There dodgy night out in the woods turns a whole lot dodgier, and two of the teenagers are tragically killed by the disturbed villain, but the remaining boy left saves his girlfriend from the villain and kills him. Closed narrative.

I have chosen film idea 1 for various reasons, mainly because I am limited to how professional I can make the opening look. Obviously I don’t have expert cameras, equipment, settings and actors available, so I have to be realistic and make sure the idea I have chosen is achievable in an effective way. I am fully aware that I only have to produce the first two minutes; however I believe that having a solid image of how the rest of the film unfolds will enhance my opening and will be more meaningful when reading the full synopsis, and in my opinion I think film idea 1 is the best, as it is exciting and I think the majority of teenagers can relate to the situation therefore drawing them in, because most teenagers have a rebellious streak and enjoy breaking the rules with mates and would enjoy watching a film suited to them as they can put themselves in the characters shoes, consequently heightening the horror. To make sure my assumptions were correct I carried out a minor survey amongst some friends at school who are aged between 15-18 (my target audience), the majority of them decided film idea 1 was the best, this is another contributing factor to why I chose idea 1 as the film I am making is targeted at older teenagers, and the older teenagers I asked preferred film idea 1 so if I want the film to be successful I should listen to the target audience.


Beginning                                                          Middle                                                         End
Equilibrium                                                      Disturbance                                                  Resolution

Teens enjoying                                                                Leave home to set                                                           Two characters are
thier lives and                                                                   up camp and get drunk                                                   are killed but the
having a laugh.                                                                in a creepy forest.                                                            main character
                                                                                                                                                                                      saves his girlfriend