Evaluation 3

What kind of media institution might distribute

your media product and why?

Who would distribute our film?

Our Film would not be distributed by big named distributors such as Warner brothers, 2oth century fox and paramount.

Because our film fits more into an independent film, which would mean we would film in a studio, most of the filming would be on location which is what we did whilst filming our opening.

We also would not have stars, the actors would mostly be new/unknown actors.

Role of the distributor

Distributors have two main roles to play, Establishing the audience and marketing to the exhibitors.

They most market the film in as many ways as possible. The internet (YouTube, Twitter, IMDB) Posters (Newspapers) Merchandise (T-shirts, toys) public transport (Adshel, Side of buses, billboards) and TV (Trailers, interviews, music videos)

Independent or Blockbuster

I tried to compare our opening to a blockbuster but couldn't find one similar, however I found this independent by Malik Bader called “Crush” a thriller focused on a stalker.

I did more research on this film and found that it was distributed by about 6 distributors, FilmNation Entertainment being one. However non were US or British companies even though it is the language of the film.

When and Where?

I believe that our thriller would be released in the summer, even though it is not a hug Hollywood blockbuster our target audience is 15 to early 20’s which means they would be on holiday and would have time to see it

Because our film is an independent the places it would most likely be shown would be Curzon cinema, small ones in nice area’s such Richmond.

Or our film could go straight to the TV or DVD