The British film industry

 Factsheet #132: British Film


Use our brilliant Media Factsheet archive on the M: drive Media Shared (M:\Resources\A Level\Media Factsheets) to find Media Factsheet #132 on British Film. You can find it online here - you'll need to log in using your Greenford Google login. Read the whole of Factsheet and answer the following questions:

1) Write a one-sentence definition of what makes a film British.

    A British film is known by its production context, where it is made, the nationality of the key crew or cast, and whether it reflects British cultural themes or stories.


2) What is the difference between a Hollywood production context and the production context of a British film?

    Hollywood films are generally characterized by large budgets, and studio-driven production. In contrast, British films often have smaller budgets, may show cultural-driven narratives, and sometimes rely on government funding.


3) When did the James Bond franchise start?
    
The James Bond franchise started in 1962


4) In terms of film censorship and graphic content, what began to change in British film in the 1970s and 1980s?

 During the 1970s and 1980s, British films began to show more explicit content, including graphic violence, sexual themes, and social realism, reflecting changing societal attitudes and more authentic storytelling.

5) What groups are often represented in British film? Give examples of films these groups feature in.

British films frequently explore stories of working-class communities (Billy Elliot), immigrants (East Is East), and marginalized groups (Pride). They also often focus on historical or royal narratives (The Queen, The King's Speech).


6) What does the Factsheet suggest might be the audience appeal of British film?

   British films appeal to audiences through their authenticity, culture, and focus on relatable, character driven stories.



Factsheet #100: British film industry

To complete our introduction to the British film industry, we need a little more background to the industries context.

Find Media Factsheet #100 on the British film industry. You can find it on the same link as above. Read the whole of the Factsheet and answer the following questions:

1) What is the 'cultural test' to see if a film counts as British?
   
   The cultural test is a system used to determine whether a film qualifies as British, based on the nationality of the cast and crew, the shooting location, and the extent to which the film represents British culture/traditions.


3) What is the main problem for the British film industry?

The dominance of Hollywood, which limits the profitability of British films, making it harder to compete on the international level.



4) What are three of the strengths of the British film industry?

  
outstanding creative skills of practitioners

outstanding facilities

the film fund

5) What are the two options for the future of the British film industry?

    
  • Focus on producing culturally specific films for British and European audiences.
  • Increase collaboration with Hollywood to create films with broader global appeal


    • 6) In your opinion, which of these two options would best safeguard the future of the British film industry?

    I think that collaborations with Hollywood could help the funding and global reach needed for financial sustainability



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