Mainstream Hollywood, UK/US Collaborations, and Independent Film (task 4)

a. What is a film production company? Mind map with examples.

A film production company is an organisation that produces films, TV shows, radio programs, and/or plays.

They are responsible for:

• Pre-production (locations, scheduling and permissions, budget distribution)
• Principal photography (actual filming of the movie)
• Post-production (editing of film and trailer)
• Delivery of the film (distribution)

Some examples of well-known film production companies are Universal Studios (Psycho, Bruce Almighty), Paramount Pictures (The Godfather, Transformers), 20th Century Fox (Titanic, The Wolverine), and Warner Bros Pictures (Casablanca, Batman).

b. In your own words what is an independent production company?

An independent production company is a private company that isn't owned by the government and that is run by a group of individuals rather than a studio.

c. Who are some independent British film companies? Mind map 3-5 companies, include films they have produced and their budgets and the production company ownership.

1. Tiger Aspect:

• Films: The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse (£4.2 million), Billie Elliot (£3 million), Mr. Bean's holiday (£15.5 million) 
• Owned by: Endemol UK

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3. Celador: 

• Films: The Descent (£3.5 million), Slumdog Millionaire (£9.3 million), Centurion (£7.4 million)
• Owned by: Complete