British film industry Fact sheets

1) Write a one-sentence definition of what makes a film British.

There are many different hings that make a film British however usually a British movie includes many British stereotypes and is based in Britain. 

2) What is the difference between a Hollywood production context and production context of a British film?

The difference between Hollywood productions and British films is that mainly Hollywood films have a lot more money involved usually by millions, therefore they are able to make their films look more professional by using CGI.

3) When did the James Bond franchise start?

The James bond franchise started in 1962

4) In terms of film censorship and graphic content, what began to change in British film in the 1970s and 1980s?

After the year 1970 audiences started to see a large rise in sexual content on screen and there was a lot more graphic content being showed such as blood and violence.

5) What groups are often represented in British film? Give examples of films these groups feature in.

There are many different groups represented in bitish culture for example there are the younger generation and the elder generation asweel. The younger generation are usually represented as being immature and always doing wrong.

6) What does the Factsheet suggest might be the audience appeal of British film?

The audience really enjoy british filmss because they feel as if they can relate too the movies better than a different audience and this will help to attract more audiences towards their movies.

1)What is the 'cultural test' to see if a film counts as British?

The Cultural Test is divided into four sections and a film must score at least 16 out of a possible 31 points to be classified as British.

3) What is the main problem for the British film industry?

 A big problem for British films industry is that UK films are made but in order to get the film exhibited, the filmmakers have to sacrifice the distribution rights by selling the film to a distribution company.

4) What are three of the strengths of the British film industry?

Some strengths of the British film industry are that they are outstanding creative skills also they have outstanding facilities. British films are very pleasing to a British audience because they can relate to them very well. 

5) What are the two options for the future of the British film industry?

British film makers could choose to rely upon co production with american companies or they could attempt to target low budget films.

6) In your opinion, which of these two options would best safeguard the future of the British film industry?

I believe that attempting to make low budget films will work very well because that way they can still target a British audience and still end up making profit from their movies also the British audience will most likely enjoy this.