Tuesday, June 9, 2020

RESEARCH: WHAT SETS A FILM APART?














By watching Kezia Williams and Chris Besseling it gave me a greater insight into what factors are needed to be focus on in order to set a film apart from the others in its genre. This will help me when making my own film to make my film different from others in today's market.

  • When developing the message Key themes and hooks must be picked out - What will excite the target audience?
  • Engaging emotional aspects must be considered to draw in an audience 
  • Unique selling points are important in setting the film apart from others in its genre - what are the strengths?
  • Identifying challenges that might need to be overcome - which helps to determine where the film can be positioned in the market as something special and different giving a unique cinema experience for the audience 
Types of selling points:
  • Cast
  • Well-known director 
  • Quality of the performances 
  • Reviews 
  • Awards 
  • Films source material - based on a true story, a real person, a book or part of a franchise/sequel 
  • When making a sequel you automatically have a built in audience that you can cash in on 
Blockbuster - pure cinematic spectacle, special effects, CGI, 3D
Non-blockbuster films - must find a method of making themselves seem like a must-see film for a target audience. For example, the film might have an important moral message that is unique which can be important to develop when making a campaign for the film.

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