1. Evaluation: Question 3 What kind of media institution might
distribute your media product and why?
2. Which cinema would mostly likely distribute our production?
Our thriller wouldnt particularly appeal to more of a mainstream
audience in a multiplex cinema. Looking at their past history of
thrillers shown it includes currently that of the Kingsman, The
Gunman and Wild Card. These thrillers are very modern and action
packed, attempting to be aimed at young adult audience, they
contain possibly modern references and current SFX that creates a
surreal and futuristic atmosphere. Our production of Eve Crawford
would probably appeal to an independent cinema, such as Cinema
City. The demographic of Cinema City prefer art-house films, that
appeal to a niche audience. Also the thrillers shown are mainly
repeats of older ones like Psycho, which is old and doesnt show
many modernisms as it wasnt from the current century. Our thriller
is 1950s based which may appeal to a niche audience as many would
prefer to see newer more modern violent thrillers. ODEON or Vue
Cinema
3. Which cinema would mostly likely distribute our production?
Heres a list of some of the Thrillers each cinema has shown over
the years. Low budget independent films which are gritty and filmed
with a small cast are often shown at Cinema City. For example Warp
Film's "This is England" (Shane Meadows) and "Somers Town" also
directed by Shane Meadows was shown at Cinema City. Low budget
films may not have the funding for a wide distribution at multiplex
cinemas. Ours closely resembles these features of an independent
film, for example due to the home and indoor location it suggests
that our production was low cost especially for location.
4. How would digital technologies offer new distribution
activities? Social media will publicise our production, such as
Facebook, mainly through advertisement campaigns, and exclusive
clips and trailers can be posted to YouTube. Due to us having a
young cast, we have a young audience demographic. Social media is a
big part of their everyday life meaning it is easier for them to
spread the word. Our film can also be distributed on on-demand
services, such as Netflix. This is suitable for our audience of
young adults, as many use such sites to watch films.