What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?

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Why is Film4 distributing Luna?

Luna is a great film for our company to distribute. This is due to the fact that we are a small company that likes to work with independent films and not Hollywood blockbusters. We normally distribute British films, which make us ideal to distribute Luna.

What films have you distributed in the past which makes you right to do the same with our film?

In the past we have made films such as Submarine, The Inbetweeners Movie, Attack The Block and How I Live Now. They have all been of a lower budget than most blockbuster movies and highlight how we can turn a good profit. They have also been of a good quality, which helps to build a larger audience fan base. We feel that Luna is also of the same high quality and will hopefully have the same outcome. We also know that your target audience is predominantly teenage girls, so we will make sure that any marketing techniques will be tailored towards them. 

Have you worked in synergy with any other companies to distribute films?

Yes we have worked with the National Lottery. They have helped to fund some of our projects in the production process. This has helped us as it meant that we could create higher quality films, even though we aren't a very big company. As we are a British distribution company your target audience will be able to relate more to the film and what is going on, than if the film came from a foreign country. 

How will you ensure that the message of our film will not be lost in whilst trying to return a profit?

When producing a film, we try not to concentrate on turning a profit. This is due to the fact that we are not a major distributor, so would rather spend time on creating a higher quality film.  This means that we are able to spread the message and meaning of your film, taking more time over it, as we know that it is more important to independent filmmakers. We spend less time and money on special effects to do this. However it is important to make some money so that we can continue creating great films, such as Luna.

What sort of budget do you normally have when making and distributing a film?

Your film is of a very low budget, similar to other films we have distributed. This means that you wouldn't need a major distributer such as Disney or the warner bros. as it would look really out of place compared to their other films. We also believe that your film will turn a huge profit as it cost next to nothing to create. 

How long does the production process normally take?

The process normally takes around 3-4 weeks to film and 3-4 months to edit. This is because we use a high quality team that allows films, such as Luna to be filmed and edited over a short period of time.

Filming/Editing Diary 2

 08/12/15

Today was our first day of officially shooting together as a team. It took place on the 8th of December, in the same location as the test shoot. Jaimie and I arrived before the actors to start setting up for the shoot and make sure that we had all the necessary equipment needed for filming. Once the actors arrived at the allotted time, we instructed then on what we thought would look good, as we had had a chance to look over the footage from the previous shoot. We also allowed for them to look over their scripts and refresh their memory of the script. This gave them a basic understanding of the narrative and their characters. This was particularly important for the actor who was playing Kyle. This is because he was new, as our original actor was unable to attend the shoot. This meant it was particularly important that he understood what he needed to do.

The first scene we filmed were the ones, which took place outside. This meant we would avoid having to shoot in the dark, which could result in significant lighting problems. We also knew that our camera wasn't the best for filming in pitch black, meaning that filming in twilight was better for us. We decided to add in a shot, which we liked from the test shoot.

We then shot the scenes that took place inside. As with the test shoots outside, we shot from a range of angles, which allowed us to have different perspectives on what was being shot. This meant that during the editing process we can chose from a range of shots. We also tried to follow our storyboard as much as possible, meaning we wouldn’t drift from our original idea. However we did try out some new ideas and angles. This allowed us to stick to the original ideas, not drifting too far off topic. Furthermore, by constantly referencing to the storyboards and shot lists we were able to avoid making mistakes.

At first during filming we found it particularly difficult to use a tripod. This was not because we didn’t know how to use one, but because of the camera angles we wanted to film. The use of a tripod made it more difficult to shoot certain angles, such as a high angle shot. To resolve the problems that came with using a tripod to film certain shots, we attempted to with some of the footage without the tripod. This meant that we could have easier access to the places we needed to film the shots. However without the tripod there to steady the camera, this caused some of the footage to become too shaky and unfocused. In the end, we adapted our choice of camera angles to suit our surroundings, meaning that we could use a tripod every time we shot. I realised this when I did the test shoot, but attempted the shots again as we just wanted to see if there was any other way to recreate them. Although we didn’t completely stick to our original plan, everything worked out okay in the end.

In the end I feel that the shoot went well. It was a good place to have reached, due to the fact that it allowed us to experiment with the camera more and helped us to understand more about our opening sequence. This includes how it can appear differently from the smallest change in detail. Although it seemed to be all-okay when filming, when we looked back over the footage it became clear that there were many lighting inconsistencies throughout the sequence. This meant that we would need to reshoot.

To edit my first edit I just put the clips together without sound most if the sound. This way I could get an idea about the pace of the film and what it was going to look like. I also decided that I should put a few titles on some of the screens to see what it looked like and whether it worked well with the piece.

Here is the result:

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Props, Location and Fashion Planning - Risk Assessment

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