The British film industry

 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 Factsheet suggest might be the audience appeal of British film?

Suggests the appeal is through authenticity, culture and relatable characters.

1) What is the 'cultural test' to see if a film counts as British?

Used to determine whether a film qualifies as British on the nationality of the cast, the shooting location and how much the film reflects British culture.

2) Complete the task on the Factsheet - choose three of the films listed and research them to work out what they score on the cultural test: The Sweeney (2012), Attack The Block, The King's Speech, We Need To Talk About Kevin and Skyfall.

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

Hollywood is very popular and the BFI can't compete.

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

.The film fund

.Outstanding facilities

.Outstanding creative skills of practitioners

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

.To rely on co-productions with American studios to keep the industry going

.Attempt to make low budget films targeted at a niche,British audience

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

I think the British film industry should rely on co-productions with American studios to keep the industry going as this would safeguard the future of the British film industry.