Research into the Film Industry

1. Where did audiences traditionally watch and consume films?

Audiences would traditionally watch films in the cinema.

2. How has this changed? How do audiences now consume and watch films?

You are able to watch films on your phone, tablet or electronic device.

2b) EXTENSION: Look up the term digital convergence what does it mean? How
does this relate to changes in the film industry?

When a newspaper for example, is being able to be converted to be to a digital

version, like an online website.

3. What is meant by mainstream film?

A film that is popular and something everyone would watch

3b) Can you give 3 examples of mainstream films

Lion King
Home Alone
Thor

4. What is meant by Independent films?

A film that has a small budget, and with more creativity because it is owned by a
small group of people.
 4b) Can you give 3 examples of independent films?
Lolita
Juno
Black swan

5) Can you define a film conglomerate? Can you think of any synonyms for this word?
A thing consisting of a number of different and distinct parts or items that are grouped
together.
Fusion
Combination

5a) Can you name 3 of the biggest film conglomerates?

Warner Bros. Entertainment (Time Warner) Warner Bros. Pictures 1923

Fox Entertainment Group (21st Century Fox) 20th Century Fox 1935
Universal Studios (Comcast)

6) Can you think of at least 3 ways in which a film can be marketed?

Posters
Social media
Adverts
7) What do Curran and Seaton think about the media industry? (use the worksheet)

7a) What do they think the effect on creativity is of large companies owning the majority of
the media and film industry? Why do you think this is?