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Film regulation and the BBFC

  1) Research the   BBFC  in more detail: what is the institution responsible for? How is it funded? What link does it have to government? This   history of the BBFC page   may help. The BBFC is responsible for classifying films and video works to ensure they are suitable for audiences. It is funded through fees charged for the classification of films and videos, The BBFC operates independently but has to clarify with the government  2) Read this  BBFC guide to how films are rated . Summarise the process in 50 words. The BBFC rating process begins when distributors submit films for classification. Trained examiners watch the film, considering elements like language, violence, and sexual content and taste, based  on established guidelines they assign a classification to ensure the film is appropriate for its intended audience. 3) Read this  BBFC section on landmark decisions . Why did The Dark Knight generate a large amount of media coverage r...

Blinded By The Light: case study blog tasks

  Background reading and production research 1) What is the story behind the production of the film? A 1980s based film where a pakistani boys love for Bruce Springsteen is conflicted with his family  2) What was the audience reaction to the film? The audiences reaction was positive as many people could relate to it and also coming from the same director as bend it like beckham  3) Why is the Sundance Film Festival such an important part of the film industry - particularly for lower budget films?  Sundance plays a crucial role in promoting independent cinema and supporting filmmakers who might struggle with a platform somewhere else  Funding and industry contexts 1) What was the budget for  Blinded By The Light  and which companies contributed to the production budget? 15 million budget and contributed by bend it films, ingenious media and more   2) Research the  Bend It Networks website . What other films and projects has the company been in...

The British film industry: blog tasks

  Factsheet #132: British Film 1) Write a one-sentence definition of what makes a film British. British main character that was filmed in England  2) What is the difference between a Hollywood production context and production context of a British film? British film production tends to be varied but also idiosyncratic to the story being told in the film, Hollywood production context have high budgets and heavily reliant on celebrities both in the cast and crew  3) When did the James Bond franchise start? Around the 1960s 4) In terms of film censorship and graphic content, what began to change in British film in the 1970s and 1980s? The 1970s see a rise in British films of sexual content both the act of sex and sex linked with violence, the 1980s see a rise of video filmmaking was becoming more accessible and extreme content so the continual evolution of film censorship  5) What groups are often represented in British film? Give examples of films these groups feature ...