FTT10101 Study Guide - Final Guide: Diegesis, Consumer Capitalism, Moonrise Kingdom
3 Oct 2016
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Broadcast networks / basic cable / premium cable / vod. Major studios / major arthouse studios / mini-majors / independent studios. Studio filmmaking: large-scale production funded by major companies (warner bros, Exploitation: low-budget products tailored to particular markets, don"t enter theatrical market like independent films do. Independent films: made for theatrical market but usually without major distributor financing (spike lee, david cronenberg) private investors may provide funding. Documentary: unlike fiction, only control certain portions of preparation shooting, and assembly. Compilation film: assembles existing images and sounds that provide historical evidence on topic. Distribution companies: core economic power in commercial film industry (major ones: Warner bros. , paramount, walt disney/ buena vista, universal, sony/columbia, century. By belonging to multinational conglomerates, big film distributors gain access to private investors, bank financing and other sources of funding. Synergy: focusing the film, music, tv of company to promote piece of branded content .
