Christelle Homework

Production, Distribution, Marketing & Exhibition

Production

1.      The first step in producing a film is to create a story for it, this could be an idea that you would like to turn into a movie. It could be a true story or a fictional story that you thought of yourself, this could depend on the type of movies you like or something that highly inspires you.

2.       The next step is to expand your idea into a full story that means creating a beginning, Middle, Climax, Solution and a Ending.

·         Beginning – This is the introduction of the characters,  not much is revealed but at this stage but a mood is set and the story begins

·         Middle – This is where the story starts to unfold, things could be revealed about certain characters, why they are there, what is there purpose, what are they up to, who could they know etc.. At this stage there should/could be a protagonist and there group of friends and a Antagonist with their group of friends and maybe a love story depending on the genre of the film.

·         The Climax – This is when the Impact hits everything is revealed about the story and the planning for success starts to happen. This could also be the part when a strong friendship is revealed like someone could declare their love for somebody and therefore create a relationship as well as trying to solve the issue that has come about.

·         The Solution – This is when everything is being solved, there’s a battle or a confrontation. This is when the issue of the story line is solved.

·         Ending – This is when the after effects of the climax and the solution is shown, we see the emotions of the characters and how they feel about it this is when the story is rounded up and comes to an end.

3.       After developing the story a storyboard is made. The producer does this to show the transitions he wants to use, what he wants in the shot and at what angle. This makes it easier for the whole cast and crew because what needs to be done has been drawn out for them.

4.       Thinking about the aesthetic for the film, thinking of what kind of style you want to shoot the film in. This could be thinking about the colour or the type of effect e.g. Technicolor, Spedia, Black and white etc.. The costume, Set Design and lighting

5.       Hiring your crew, this involves a Director, Cinematographer, Casting director, set designer, Camera operator, Sound man, costume designer, Hair and makeup artist, script supervisor, film editor and a sound editor.

6.       Casting the characters. This process may involve approaching agency to ask for the type of character that you would like or holding auditions.

7.       Location and sets – finding available sets or locations where you can film and making sure the props of the set is in its place in time for filming.

8.       Gather all the equipment i.e. cameras and computers etc... and make sure it’s working in order for filming to start.

9.       Filming the movie

10.   Editing the movie

11.   Adding any additional sound effects or music and creating title credits.

Distribution

Distribution is the process made to make a film available to the consumers. There are many different ways of doing this.

A studio or independent investor buys rights to the film, then when the film is completed the studio makes a licencing agreement with a distribution company. They then show screenings of the film to buyers representing cinema’s. Then there is a negotiation between the buyers and the distribution company in which a decision is made in which films the cinema’s will release.

Marketing

·         Advertisement - Every film creates a short trailer that includes clips from the film and this is used as an advert to be played on TV to attract an audience to come and see it.

·         Website – by coming across  a website with clips from the film interviews with the cast ect.. this would also encourage people to go and see the film.

·         Flyers – when flyers and billboards a posted across city it makes it easier for pedestrians to acknowledge.

·         Interviews/Promotional Tour – The cast will visit different places and be interviewed about the film that will later be aired on Tv which could also encourage the audience to watch it.

·         Social Media/Internet Marketing – Viral videos Blogs website sign up and email notifications.

·         Merchandising.

Exhibition

·         Cinema

·         Television

·         DVD