G321: Institution we would like to be and why

We chose to be a mainstream film production company rather than a independent film production company because we wanted to have a more professional looking piece, with high quality camera shots and scenes. Also considering the mise-en-scene in the piece and making it look really good. When considering the titles in a mainstream film we want to make them as effective and look like they should be with this film and genre. The locations that will be in the piece have also got to go with the storyline that we are going to chose and be of a good quality as mainstream companies typically rely on their locations to be of high quality and look pretty much perfect.

Advantages of a Mainstream Film

• Generally a blanket release in lots of cinemas
• Come out on DVD/Blu-ray for customers (generates more money)

Disadvantages of a Mainstream Film

• High budget for the film (this can be good and bad becuase you can get given the money but generally you will have to get sponsors and investors that are willing because you will be demanding lots of money)

Advantages of an Independent Film

• Low budget for the film
• Can make it whatever the idea e.g. you think of an idea and you can recreate it without loads of people saying it is a bad idea (this can be good and bad)

Disadvantages of an Independent Film

• Relies on ratings and reviews
• Limited release
• Mainly screened at film festivals
• The public don't really watch independent films
• Got to find investors because you most likely wont have enough money yourself

By Connor