Development Hell
Movie making includes continuous problems and issues
‘a matter of life and death’
Has to reinvent itself every year in its distribution and making
High risk, high return business
Ac- focused on entire global audience, Russia, china, Europe- distribute worldwide and continue its efforts with video games and theme parks whilst BI focus more on the film itself and its success alone
Harry Potter and Star Wars although produced in Britain are owned by American companies
If the screenplay is rubbish then you have no film- by the time the film is being made., it is in its final stages
Showmanship also used to increase publicity to the film
When films are released at festivals including Sundance, factors including length of it are taken into consideration and are changed to appeal
Screenplay continually rewritten
Development hell- what you get into when a film is getting development beyond a reasonable stage when directors and producers want to put their spin on it which could become out of date
Companies pay directors and stars to keep their schedules free without conformation that a film is going to be made
Companies, directors and producers find out about scripts due to other films and productions in relation to them
If a script is widely enjoyed, then it is more likely to be picked up no matter how good it is.
Financial decisions play key role in casting- the list of the director may not appeal to the financiers so it will need to be changed- some casting options are too expensive or won’t do the film
Foreign sales can change or differ in countries and the likes of people in various countries
If a films development can last too long, it can go into development hell
Commercial films sell much better and are picked up by companies and film teams much more than smaller more independent films
Aim to make money usually is the best mind set
Some producers become independent when they are unable to get financiers
Depending on who comes to the screenings and premieres, and their opinions of the films whether this be at conventions like comic con, a film success can fail or exceed expectations
Technology has increased the ease of making a film
the most critically acclaimed films are not always the best in the box office
wider audience who may not want to see the most popular and mainstream movies- financing and audiences are unpredictable
The best exotic marigold hotel supplied these fans with something different and therefore through word of mouth became widely successful
Sequels are either the best or worst thing for a film- British we do not do sequels
7/10 of bestselling movies were sequels- they are the movie business
You need to secure a big profit if you have a large budget- hardly any risks
Film 4 and BBC films being the main two financiers with BFI also helping with the financial parts- develop new talent is also a very significant part of it
In competition with anything significant including sporting or entertainment events
When you finished your film, the government will give you up to 5% of your money back, would depend on the ‘brutishness’ of your film
UK is always attracted by Hollywood studios because of this and also from the good film crews and new directors- the tax is also held back on wages
700 films released in the UK every year, the market place is now more unstable than ever, the countries to appeal to have changed with DVD falling under the radar and piracy being much more prominent
Independent film world becoming more prominent in the film industry with the awards shows mainly being filled with them this year
Blockbusters usually focus on our greatest fears; greater cultural diversity are becoming more popular in today’s society with true story’s also being more appealing
Women are their likes in cinema and their voice in film crews and starring in films have increased in interest of film companies
Movie making includes continuous problems and issues
‘a matter of life and death’
Has to reinvent itself every year in its distribution and making
High risk, high return business
Ac- focused on entire global audience, Russia, china, Europe- distribute worldwide and continue its efforts with video games and theme parks whilst BI focus more on the film itself and its success alone
Harry Potter and Star Wars although produced in Britain are owned by American companies
If the screenplay is rubbish then you have no film- by the time the film is being made., it is in its final stages
Showmanship also used to increase publicity to the film
When films are released at festivals including Sundance, factors including length of it are taken into consideration and are changed to appeal
Screenplay continually rewritten
Development hell- what you get into when a film is getting development beyond a reasonable stage when directors and producers want to put their spin on it which could become out of date
Companies pay directors and stars to keep their schedules free without conformation that a film is going to be made
Companies, directors and producers find out about scripts due to other films and productions in relation to them
If a script is widely enjoyed, then it is more likely to be picked up no matter how good it is.
Financial decisions play key role in casting- the list of the director may not appeal to the financiers so it will need to be changed- some casting options are too expensive or won’t do the film
Foreign sales can change or differ in countries and the likes of people in various countries
If a films development can last too long, it can go into development hell
Commercial films sell much better and are picked up by companies and film teams much more than smaller more independent films
Aim to make money usually is the best mind set
Some producers become independent when they are unable to get financiers
Depending on who comes to the screenings and premieres, and their opinions of the films whether this be at conventions like comic con, a film success can fail or exceed expectations
Technology has increased the ease of making a film
the most critically acclaimed films are not always the best in the box office
wider audience who may not want to see the most popular and mainstream movies- financing and audiences are unpredictable
The best exotic marigold hotel supplied these fans with something different and therefore through word of mouth became widely successful
Sequels are either the best or worst thing for a film- British we do not do sequels
7/10 of bestselling movies were sequels- they are the movie business
You need to secure a big profit if you have a large budget- hardly any risks
Film 4 and BBC films being the main two financiers with BFI also helping with the financial parts- develop new talent is also a very significant part of it
In competition with anything significant including sporting or entertainment events
When you finished your film, the government will give you up to 5% of your money back, would depend on the ‘brutishness’ of your film
UK is always attracted by Hollywood studios because of this and also from the good film crews and new directors- the tax is also held back on wages
700 films released in the UK every year, the market place is now more unstable than ever, the countries to appeal to have changed with DVD falling under the radar and piracy being much more prominent
Independent film world becoming more prominent in the film industry with the awards shows mainly being filled with them this year
Blockbusters usually focus on our greatest fears; greater cultural diversity are becoming more popular in today’s society with true story’s also being more appealing
Women are their likes in cinema and their voice in film crews and starring in films have increased in interest of film companies
‘What are you developing for women?’
Older audiences are also being focused on much more, with them always being there but waiting for a film for them- over 55
THE CINEMAS WILL SHOW WHAT SELLS – 91% OF MONEY GOES TOWARDS BLOCK BUSTERS PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Development hell can make a better film overall
BFI Film Fund- fund commercial films
Have to try and get people to distribute your film- many ways to do this
Older audiences are also being focused on much more, with them always being there but waiting for a film for them- over 55
THE CINEMAS WILL SHOW WHAT SELLS – 91% OF MONEY GOES TOWARDS BLOCK BUSTERS PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Development hell can make a better film overall
BFI Film Fund- fund commercial films
Have to try and get people to distribute your film- many ways to do this
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