A Level Media MEST 1

1) Use our brilliant Media Factsheet archive  on the M: drive Media Shared (M:\Resources\A Level\Media Factsheets) to find Media Factsheet  #132  on  British Film .  2) Read the whole of Factsheet #132 British Film 3) Write a one-sentence definition of what makes a film British. A British Film is when films include a British cast,funding for the film and if the subject matter of the film is related to British cultures. 4) What is the difference between a Hollywood production context and production context of a British film? Hollywood has more people with more money. This means the budget of the movie would be higher as the movie is more likely to be a box office success. In addition, it would mean that they are more likely to make the money back. However, British movie don't have such high budgets as investor don't think it is reliable. However, some movies have made billions such as Harry Potter. 5) When did the James Bond franchise start? 1960 6) In term

www: Question 1 was stronger and you have Incorporated some theories accurately. EBI: Your answers are too vague. Make sure you read examiner's comment and mark scheme. For each point you need proof form text that is specific. Improved answer Why does the film appeal to such wide audiences?  This video has a lot of reasons for how it has such a wide audience appeal. One way is age because it doesn't really target one age group. This means that anyone can relate with the advert so it is easier for them to get their message across. People can say that the girl isn't included in this but she is as other little children can learn to stay safe without parents as well. An example is if a parent forgets to do their seat belt, the child can tell them. It shows a typical family with 2 parents, male and female, with a child.  This reinforces the stereotypes of a happy family. This is one of Dyer line of appeals. It shows that having a stable family can help you stay safe and

Rating:    NR Genre:    Drama Directed By:    Plan B Written By:    Plan B In Theatres:    Jun 6, 2012, Box Office:    $256,288.00 Runtime:    102 minutes Studio:    Revolver Entertainment ILL MANORS is a crime thriller set in London. The main plot is about individuals living in the hardest parts of London. It shows their different perceptive of living in a dangerous place and as the plot develops, them somehow being connected in the end. In the movie, there are 7 main characters: Aaron, who is the main character, is shown being different from the people who he hangs out with. He is more thoughtful about what he does and isn't afraid to do the right thing. He is the character most of the audience would identity to. Ed, who is a friend of Aaron, is one of the drug dealers. For must of the film, he is looking for a phone that got stolen and starts abusing someone else for that issue. Michelle, who is the one being abused, is trying to help women find a baby that she left