The British Film Industry

1. What % of global box office was the British film industry responsible for?
They were responsible for 15% of the global box office which is roughly around 600 British films that were produced between 2003 and 2010.

2. What was this % in 2009?

In 2009 there was 6.8% global box office profit from British Films.

3. What might this change indicate about British Film? 

The change over the years conveys that the British film industry is increasing and the more films that they produce the more of a success they will be.

4. What films have been responsible for this change?

The films that have been responsible for this change are The Kings Speech, Slumdog Millionaire, The Woman in Black and Skyfall.

5. What % of the British film industry make a profit?

Lower budget films such as those that are created using a budget lower than £2m are less likely to make a profit of around 4%. The profit figure increases as the budget rises due to 17% of films that have a  budget higher than £10m- making their money back. 

6.  What % of Hollywood films make a profit?

The percentage of Hollywood films that make a profit are around 17%

7. How does that % differ between £2m and £10m budget British films?

Lower budget films such as those that are created using a budget lower than £2m are less likely to make a profit of around 4%. The profit figure increases as the budget rises due to 17% of films that have a  budget higher than £10m- making their money back.  

8. What might we infer from this difference?

A film with a larger budget, more well-known actors and better quality special effects is more likely too succeed in creating a greater profit than films without these qualities.

9.  Which age group makes up the largest % of the UK cinema goers?

The age groups range from around 18-24yrs, which include both genders.

10.  Why do you think this might be?

This is due too the designated age range suiting all certificates, allowing them too see all the films  of all genres in the cinema due to them fitting the designated target markets.

11. Which 'type' of film has seen an 18% drop in attendance?
The 18% drop in the film attendance has been seen in the 3D screenings in 2012 which is continuing to decline.
12. What 'type' of genre has seen the biggest fall?

Big 'family' films (such as Brave and Madagascar 3) is the genre that has seen the biggest fall in viewings.

13.  What did Charles Grant put this decline down to?

The cost of 3D tickets prevented families from going too the cinema because of the higher cost rate for 3D viewings, and due to them being family films, a whole group does not want too spend a lot of money on a simple outing.

14.  Who is Paul Greengrass?
Paul Greengrass is an English film director, former journalist and screenwriter. 

15. How did he describe the British film industry? 

He states that the British film industry has changed from what is used too be. 

16. What did a BFI spokesperson say was the point of less profitable low budget British films? 

''Tiny budget films that, while commercial success is always hoped for are successful and beneficial to the industry for other reasons like skills and training development and for artistic and cultural importance''.

17. What was the budget for Filth and how much money did it take?

The films budget was around just under £2m and it made around £4m. 

18. What advantage did James McEvoy feel £100m films have over low budget films?

He claims that films with larger budgets have greater chances to sell the films in all sorts of ways, where as smaller budgeted films are unable to do so.

19. What is VOD?

VOD stands for Video On Demand.

20.  What % increase did VOD see last year?

The VOD market increased by around 50% last year.

21. What impact might VOD have on distributors and studios?

Due too VOD becoming more highly popular with within the industry, there is a chance that it may outsell them.

22. What impact has it had on Blockbuster rental stores?

There is a chance that it may outsell them which would cause them too have business and profit issues.

23. What was unique about Ben Wheatley 'A field in England'?

It was the first UK film to ever be released simultaneously in cinemas, DVD, on the Television and through VOD. 

24. What does director of The Machine Caradog James think is the toughest part of the film making?

''The toughest thing is you make a good film but can you get it too reach an audience? its events like this and individuals who champion independent cinema that give us a profile and any chance of a mass audience''

25.  Why have rules been relaxed on what makes a film 'British'?   

To encourage more people to make a British films, so that there can be more successes.  

26.  How has the use of visual effects in films been encouraged? 
Visual effects are being encouraged more in the making of films because they make the film more interesting for the audience which encourages them too watch the productions- boosting the ratings.
27. Name five of these rules and link them to The Kings Speech, Kill List, The Worlds End.
British culture theme kept throughout (Britishness)- The Kings Speech
LAD like actions and ways about them- The Worlds End
British director- The Kings Speech
British cats- Kill List, The Worlds End
Location set in Britiain- [All]
28. What rules has chancellor George Osbourne announced for tax on British Films?
 Counselor George Osbourne has announced rules for tax on British films 'that films only need to now spend 10% of their budget within the UK to qualify for tax relief, where previously they had to spend 25%. Tax relief would be applied to 25% of the first £20m of a production, and 20% on any remaining budget, regardless of the overall total; previously only films under £20m were eligible for the higher rate.'
29. What is the highest grossing film in Uk box office history?
James Bond, Skyfall.
30. How much has it taken and how many screens was it available on?
It took £94.3m in the UK alone. It was opened in 587 cinema across the UK and Ireland on 26th October, it is still on general release as of now.