MEST1 Section B: Institution research

To finish our in-class case studies, we need to research the institutions behind the films. This means knowing the production companies that contributed to their production. 

Create one blogpost for all of these tasks. Make sure you find enough time to complete this - there is a lot to research and it could take you a good couple of hours.

Current case studies: financial figures

Ill Manors: Funding and production budget

1. What was the estimated budget for Ill Manors?
2. Where did the money come from? List the different organisations and companies that contributed funding to Ill Manors.
3. How did the Ill Manors budget compare to a Hollywood blockbuster such as Skyfall?

A Field In England: Funding and production budget

1. What was the estimated budget for A Field In England?
2. Why did A Field In England manage to secure a higher budget than Ill Manors?
3. Where did the money come from?  

Film London and Microwave Film
Ill Manors was created partly thanks to Film London and Microwave Film. Revise the key details from your MEST2 research by answering the following questions:

1. What is Film London and why does it exist?
2. What is the purpose of Microwave Film?
3. Choose one film funded by Microwave film and explain how it compares to Ill Manors (similarities and differences)

Vertigo Films and Warp Films
Your BFI Study Day on UK cinema focused on two important production companies in the British film industry: Vertigo Films and Warp Films. Revise what you learned on the trip by answering the following questions:

1. What are the most successful films Vertigo Films has been involved in?
2. Why do you think those films were successful with their audience?
3. What different film genres has Vertigo Films worked with?
4. Where did Warp Films start out?
5. What are the most successful films produced by Warp Films?
6. How have Warp Films helped to develop new talent in the film industry?
7. What titles have Vertigo and Warp Films produced that are similar to Ill Manors? Explain the similarities - it could be in terms of audience, location, content or genre.

Certification: BBFC

One final aspect of institution is the certificate a film is awarded for exhibition. This is decided by the British Board of Film Classification. Revise the key details regarding the BBFC from your MEST2 research by answering the following questions:

1. How does the certification process work at the BBFC?
2. Think about the certificate of Ill Manors (18 certificate). What is deemed acceptable for an 18 certificate? What is the difference between a 15 certificate and an 18 certificate? 
3. Why was Ill Manors given an 18 certificate? How might this have affected the Ill Manors target audience and commercial success?
4. What was the certificate for A Field In England? Why was this certificate awarded?
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages for a film in being given an 18 certificate?

You will have lesson time to work on these tasks but you will need to complete this for homework. Due date: confirmed by your exam teacher.