Film 4 produce, distribute and exhibit films. As well as making their own films they make physical copies to sell such as DVD's and marketing the films. In total they have produced about 50. You can tell that these DVD's are sold by Film 4 as they all have a similar colour brand scheme that makes them iconic to the company.
(Film 4 DVD's- Moviemail.com)
They also show major films on their own channel 'Film 4'. As they Film 4 do all those things they are a vertically integrated company.
Their parent company is Channel 4. It is a 'British terrestrial TV channel' (The Pocket Guide to Film 4- 12as blog). Some other companies that Channel 4 own are: 4 Seven, More 4, 4 Music, E4, Film 4 and Channel 4 HD.
I think it is a great advantage that Film 4 is part of Channel 4. It is a major, main channel that everyone in Britain watches which then allows people to be interested in other companies part of it as Channel four themselves have produced a numerous amount of hot shows.
What do the company Produce?
Film 4 produce and fund their own films. On the channel 4 website it is quoted 'We aim to fund eight feature films a year' (Film4 FAQS- Channel 4 info).
It is also quoted on this same website whether they are a solo producer or co producer with another company. 'Film4 develops and co-finances feature length films for theatrical release in cinemas'. This quote reveals that Film 4 produces solo films but also co- produces some too.
Some of Film4's big success's are The Iron Lady, The Inbetweeners and Slumdog Millionaire.
I believe that Film4 contributes majorly to the developement of British Social Realism. As it is owned by a British company, most of the films they produce are British films. Some examples of film they have produced that contributes to British social realism are: Attack the Block, East is East and Trainspotting.
Other genre of films they produce are Horror, Action but most of the films are British.
Where is the Company Based?
Most of the films funded by Film4 are British however they sometimes fund Idependant US film makers. As Film4 are owned by a British company (channel 4) they films they fund should be British to attract to the people that live in the UK.
Why is the company important to the UK film industry?
The ethos of the company is that they want to "Develop new British Talent and be leader of innovation in the British film industry". However also they intend to "support international (including American) independent film makers" and they do this by co producing in Foreign films. (The pocket guide to film 4- 12AS blog)
Some of the Key successes of the British Film industry include: Mamma Mia, Harry Potter and the philosophers stone, Casino Royale, The Kings Speech and The Inbetweeners.
Film 4 have launched the careers of actors, Dev Patel, Ewan McGregor and Director Danny.Boyle
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