1) The cultural test is a way to decided if a film counts as British through a questionaire that has 4 sections. The higher the points the more "British" a film is.
Cultural Context:
A1 - The film is set in the UK (4 points)
A2 - The lead characters are British citizens or residents (4 points)
A3 - The film is based on British Subject matter or underlying material (4 points)
A4 - The original dialogue is recorded in mainly the English Language (4 points)
Attack The Block: This film is also set in the UK, the main characters are British and reflects on British culture. This film is also in English
The Kings Speech: The director is British and so are the main actors. The subject of the film is based on a British matter and it is also set in the UK
We Need To Talk About Kevin: The directors British including the writers. The film is filmed in the UK and the actors are also British.
Skyfall: The film is set in Britain and is mainly shot in the UK. The directors are British and it is distrubuted by a British company.
3) The main problem for the British film industry is that they're production-led rather than distribution-led therefore a filmmaker will have to sacrifice the distribution rights and have to sell it to a major distribution company to get their UK film exhibited
4) One of the main strengths of the British film industry is the fact that they have a creative element towards it from skilled directors who choose to have great concept towards their films. Another strength is the fact that the British film industry as a lot on offer such as British studios, camera companies and digital post-production houses and this attracts film makers from around the world. Lastly, there a number of different funds that can aid filmmakers in the U.K, aspiring or professional, such as the Film Fund etc.
5) The British film industry could choose to rely on America for co-production, this will keep the British film industry stable as factors such as funding can contribute to the film industry. Another option the British film industry could take is to target the niche audience with a lower budget, however this would mean that there would be lower box office takings.
6)Personally I believe that the British film industry should stay at aiming the niche audience as this is what makes a film British. If the industry was to rely on American funding and co-production then a film wouldn't have a British feel, the culture of Britain would be lost and the films will no longer be distinctive.
A1 - The film is set in the UK (4 points)
A2 - The lead characters are British citizens or residents (4 points)
A3 - The film is based on British Subject matter or underlying material (4 points)
A4 - The original dialogue is recorded in mainly the English Language (4 points)
Cultural Contribution:
B - The film represents or reflects a diverse British culture, heritage or creativity (4 points)
B - The film represents or reflects a diverse British culture, heritage or creativity (4 points)
Cultural Hubs:
C1 - British studio and/or location shooting, visual effects or special effects (2 points)
C2 - British music recording, audio post production or picture post production (1 points)
C2 - British music recording, audio post production or picture post production (1 points)
Cultural Practitioner:
D1 - British Director (1 points)
D2 - British scriptwriter (1 points)
D3 - British Producer (1 points)
D4 - British Composer (1 points)
D5 - British Lead actors (1 points)
D6 - Majority of cast are British (1 points)
D7 - British key staff (lead cinematographer,lead production designer,lead costume designer) (1 points)
D8 - Majority of crew are British (1 points)
2)
D1 - British Director (1 points)
D2 - British scriptwriter (1 points)
D3 - British Producer (1 points)
D4 - British Composer (1 points)
D5 - British Lead actors (1 points)
D6 - Majority of cast are British (1 points)
D7 - British key staff (lead cinematographer,lead production designer,lead costume designer) (1 points)
D8 - Majority of crew are British (1 points)
2)
Sweeney: It is set in London with a UK based production company. The majority of the cast and crew are British including the writer. The film is also spoken in English.
Attack The Block: This film is also set in the UK, the main characters are British and reflects on British culture. This film is also in English
The Kings Speech: The director is British and so are the main actors. The subject of the film is based on a British matter and it is also set in the UK
We Need To Talk About Kevin: The directors British including the writers. The film is filmed in the UK and the actors are also British.
Skyfall: The film is set in Britain and is mainly shot in the UK. The directors are British and it is distrubuted by a British company.
3) The main problem for the British film industry is that they're production-led rather than distribution-led therefore a filmmaker will have to sacrifice the distribution rights and have to sell it to a major distribution company to get their UK film exhibited
4) One of the main strengths of the British film industry is the fact that they have a creative element towards it from skilled directors who choose to have great concept towards their films. Another strength is the fact that the British film industry as a lot on offer such as British studios, camera companies and digital post-production houses and this attracts film makers from around the world. Lastly, there a number of different funds that can aid filmmakers in the U.K, aspiring or professional, such as the Film Fund etc.
5) The British film industry could choose to rely on America for co-production, this will keep the British film industry stable as factors such as funding can contribute to the film industry. Another option the British film industry could take is to target the niche audience with a lower budget, however this would mean that there would be lower box office takings.
6)Personally I believe that the British film industry should stay at aiming the niche audience as this is what makes a film British. If the industry was to rely on American funding and co-production then a film wouldn't have a British feel, the culture of Britain would be lost and the films will no longer be distinctive.
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