Princess’ A-level media course blog

  1) Research the   BBFC  in more detail: what is the institution responsible for? How is it funded? What link does it have to government? This   history of the BBFC page   may help. The institution is responsible for the national classification and censorship of films that are exhibited at cinemas and video works. It is funded through fees charged to those who submit films and video works for classification as it is a non-governmental organisation. 2) Read this  BBFC guide to how films are rated . Summarise the process in 50 words. The BBFC classifies content by consensus, with the Chief Executive, President and Vice Presidents taking final responsibility. The compliance officers watch films, DVDs and online content, often by themselves or in teams. They assess themes, language, violence and other issues, providing reports for age ratings. Difficult content is referred to senior management for review. 3) Read this  BBFC section on landmark decisions ....

  Background reading and production research 1) What is the story behind the production of the film? The story behind the production of the film is about Sarfraz Manzoor and his life events. It's about when he meets Amolak for the first time and he inspires him to listen to Bruce Springsteen's music because he believed that his music was a direct line to all that was true in this world. The music changed Sarfraz' life and it inspired him to follow his dreams and become a writer despite his parents being against him. 2) What was the audience reaction to the film? Most of the audience found personal connections to the story and many people from all over the world thanked Sarfraz for telling their story. 3) Why is the Sundance Film Festival such an important part of the film industry - particularly for lower budget films?   The Sundance Film Festival is such an important part of the film industry because it was very diverse. Women made up 44% of the directors and there were a ...

  1) Write a one-sentence definition of what makes a film British. A film that is made in Britain, the cast is British and it reflects British culture. 2) What is the difference between a Hollywood production context and production context of a British film? Hollywood studios have high budgets and a heavy reliance on cast, crew and story line. However, independent production context films usually have low budgets and a heavy reliance on advertising. 3) When did the James Bond franchise start? 1960s 4) In terms of film censorship and graphic content, what began to change in British film in the 1970s and 1980s? 1970s: rise of sexual content and violence in British films. 1980s: rise of extreme content that's easily accessible 5) What groups are often represented in British film? Give examples of films these groups feature in. British films typically portray stories of working class families (Billy Elliot), immigrants (East is East) and marginalised groups (Pride). 6) What does the Fa...