The British film industry: factsheet blog tasks

 The British film industry: blog tasks 

Factsheet #132: British Film

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. You can find it online here - you'll need to log in using your Greenford Google login. Read the whole of Factsheet and answer the following questions:

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

any film that was made in britain.

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

Hollywood productions are usually big-budget affairs with loads of cash for special effects, marketing.They're aiming for that global audience.On the other hand, British films often have smaller budgets, which can mean more focus on character-driven stories and sometimes quirkier or more experimental vibes.

3) When did the James Bond franchise start? 

1962

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

Censorship started to loosen up, and filmmakers began pushing boundaries with more graphic content.

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

British films are known for representing a whole mix of groups, like the working class in movies like "The Full Monty" or "Billy Elliot," which show the grit and spirit of those communities. You've also got the upper class and royalty in films like "The King's Speech" and "The Queen," giving us a peek into their world. And the diverse cultural representation, with films like "Bend It Like Beckham" showcasing British-Asian experiences. 

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

 

 The social theme that provides the through like for many British film narratives.

Factsheet #100: British film industry

To complete our introduction to the British film industry, we need a little more background to the industries context.

Find Media Factsheet #100 on the British film industry. You can find it on the same link as above. Read the whole of the Factsheet and answer the following questions:

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

 it's like a checklist to see if a film is British enough to qualify for certain tax reliefs. It scores points based on stuff like British characters, settings, or if it's based on British subjects.

2) Complete the task on the Factsheet - choose three of the films listed and research them to work out what they score on the cultural test: The Sweeney (2012), Attack The Block, The King's Speech, We Need To Talk About Kevin and Skyfall.

"The King's Speech," "Skyfall," and "Attack The Block" are all pretty British in different ways. "The King's Speech" is about British royalty, "Skyfall" is part of the James Bond series, which is a  British franchise, and "Attack The Block" features a London setting with a British cast. They likely scored high on the cultural test for those reasons.

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

The main problem for the British film industry has often been the struggle with funding and competition from big-budget Hollywood films. It's tough to get the cash to make movies.

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

 there's the talent – from amazing actors to brilliant directors. Then, there's the unique British storytelling, full of wit and charm. And the iconic locations

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

it could focus on nurturing homegrown talent and stories.

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

In my opinion I reckon focusing on homegrown talent is key. By nurturing local talent and stories, the British film industry can create unique films that really stand out.