The Hollywood Machine and Film Marketing

Firstly I would like you to note down some of the observations you made whilst watching "The Hollywood Machine" documentary.

Then...

In pairs I would like you to research and prepare a presentation on a recent Hollywood film and a recent British Film. The presentation should focus on;

• Marketing


• The Stars - What impact do they have upon the film's success


• The budget


• The merchandise


• The audience figures


• A comparison in the methods of advertising and marketing of the two films

Please use Powerpoint to create your presentation and post ALL of your research on to the blog. Your presentation must be ready for thursday next week!

COURSEWORK DEADLINE

THE DEADLINE FOR YOUR FIRST DRAFT IS 8/12/2009. Please hand your coursework in by 4pm to room 17. If you are having trouble with this come and see me before the deadline...excuses at the deadline are NOT acceptable and you will receive a warning.

Coursework Question

An analysis of a film extract - 1500 words

You are required to explore how one or more of mise-en-scene, cinematography, performance, editing, and sound construct meaning and provoke response in a film extract.

You are encouraged to support your work with illustrative visual material...e.g pictures.

Recommended length of clip 3-5mins

Have fun!

Thelma and Louise

Please add a review of Thelma and Louise, include the notes you made during class and make sure you comment on the following;

• Cinematography


• Sound


• Editing


• Mise-en-scene

Needs to be added by thursday 19th Nov

COURSEWORK PART ONE

Don't forget to bring along a selection of DVD's and a pair of headphones to next lesson so that you can do your analysis. Also think about who you would like to work with for the analysis section of your coursework. REMEMBER THE LESSON IS IN ROOM 18.

Viewing journals

Please make sure that you are up to date with your viewing journals. I expect tosee your typed up notes on editing etc for the following films;

• North by Northwest
• Fargo
• The Graduate

FARGO

Please write up your notes from the lesson. You need to thoroughly comment upon the following;

• Use of sound and the emotions sound can convey


• Use of setting


• Use of editing


• Mise-en-scene

I would also like you to review the film.