Evaluation Question 3

What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?

For our final production company ident, after many trials we decided that we preferred using simpler graphics, as we felt this might convey a sense of elegance and give a professional feel. We wanted to create a production company that felt more specialised than large distributors such as Fox Entertainent, and i think that using the unusual word "Euphora" helped to stand it away from them. A production company holds a large stake in the process of creating a film, as they invest money and resources into a project in the hope to recieve an even greater return. However they are required to take risks as many films unexpectedly make a loss rather than profit. As our film is a psychological thriller, it would not require as much investment as an action genre film. Thus I think that independent British film distributors may be more interested in its production.





We wanted to achieve an edgy authentic feel to our film, not following the glamourised typical hollywood productions. To achieve this we tried to use more interesting camera angles such as extreme close ups and possibly canted framing, I would therefore class our film as an in Art House style.
In this style, media institutions such as Film 4 might distribute our product, due to their previous products.  In recent years Film 4 has funded/developed films such as "the Double"; "Frank" and "Never Let Me Go". All these films are highly stylised and I believe that our product would fit into this category.
The Double, with shots pictured left, was a very interesting film that conveyed a distopian place and had a many colour palette of green hues. This collated for a surreal effect, however it also had a raw feel to the film which I believe relates to the feeling of our own.


Another media institution that might distribute our product is the British Film Institute. Like Film 4 they fund very stylised and unique films , mainly British products, and help them to reach a wider audience. Looking at BFIs showreel their choice of film products is very particular and shows the true elements of life rather than glossed over. As our product includes a hopefully dynamic party sequence, this reflects the kind of individual style I believe BFI is looking for.

I also think FilmNation might distribute our film as, like BFI, they produce stylised films such as 'Under the Skin'.  The difference being that FilmNation distribute for a more global market, which would increase our products publicity and value.

BFI Film Fund showreel 2013/14 from UK Film on Vimeo.