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GCSE Film - Superhero
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Superhero Movies - Production
GCSE Film
Film Industry
Define the three stages of
productions
Analyse an existing film
package
Create your own film package
Define what a franchise is
Evaluate the importance of a franchise to the film industry
Recap on Themes What is a theme? What is the best way to summarise a private
theme? Give an example of two common private
themes within the superhero film. How we can best summarise 'public'
themes? Give an example of two common public
themes within the superhero film.
Recap on Themes What is a theme? Ideas and stories that are associated with a particular genre What is the best way to summarise a private theme? Central question - 'what do they want to do?'Give an example of two common private themes within the
superhero film. revenge, truth & justice, self preservation & self sacrifice,
redemption, relationships, morals, choicesHow we can best summarise 'public' themes? Wider issues and topics of public interest and debate. Give an example of two common public themes within the
superhero film. Right & Wrong, discrimination, social class, science and
technology, society
Three Stages of FilmProduction
Distribution
Exhibition
Film Packages A deal put together by a producer that
contains the main elements of a film: a property, director, star (s).
They can sell this to investors to secure financial investment
Example: Man of Steel Produced by director of Batman series,
directed by the director of Watchmen, star of The Tudors, experienced supporting cast (Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner, Amy Adams).
Film Packages Put together your own dream package Include property, star and director Explain WHY you have included each
element Convince us that your blockbuster idea will
become a success
What is a Franchise?Where a film and its often planned sequels
are part of a larger business entity Linked to conglomerates (a large business
made up of much smaller ones)
Franchise and ConglomeratesWarner Bros
DC Comics
Film
Batman Superman Watchmen Catwoman Constantine
V for Vendetta
Green Lantern
Television
Smallville Arrow Birds of Prey
Benefits and LimitationsA franchise allows a conglomerate to exploit
ancillary markets (tie-ins, spin-offs, merchandise)
It can generate a great deal of profit for a film studio
Generates a great deal of income outside of the film itself
Actors are signed up for more than one film Film Making can be costly All franchises come to an end
Super franchise!
SummaryWhat are the three stages of film making?What is a film package?How is a franchise and a conglomerate
linked?Provide one example of a contemporary
franchiseWhy is a franchise important? Provide one drawback of a franchise What is a super franchise? Why do you think
this has been introduced?