Year 12 : Case Study - British Independent film.

So for all of you who couldnt be bothered to research a single independent film for your recent exam here is my attempt. Can i just also make you aware that this took me less than 10 minutes and all i did was type in :
'Selfish Giant case study' into google. Its not exactly rocket science and you are expected, as an A level student. to be able to 'research' as opposed to 'copy what you teacher gives you' !!

The Selfish Giant came out in 2013, here is the trailer:

You can actually watch the film on youtube for £1.99 if you go here : its brilliant and well worth the money
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kQ9GwBGTEY

There is a good prezi here  too:
https://prezi.com/kpls_fdsd-g2/the-selfish-giant/#

The Selfish Giant Case Study

1. UK release date? 25th October 2013

2. Institutions behind the film’s production and distribution?

Production Companies

BFI Film Fund

Film4 (Funding)

Moonspun Films

Distributors

Cinéart (2014) (Netherlands) (theatrical)

Pyramide Distribution (2013) (France) (theatrical)

Sundance Selects (2013) (USA) (theatrical)

Front Row Filmed Entertainment (2014) (United Arab Emirates) (all media) (Middle East, North Africa & Iran)

Kurmaca Film (2013) (Turkey) (all media)

Rialto Distribution (2013) (Australia) (all media)

Rialto Distribution (2013) (New Zealand) (all media)

3. What’s the film’s production budget? £1.4 Million

4. Nationality of the film? British

5. What kind of production is it? Indie Film

6. Any connection with other films? None

7. Who’s the director? Clio Barnard

8. Any star names in the cast? No well known names

9. What’s the film about? A contemporary fable about two scrappy 13-year-old working-class friends in the UK who seek fortune by getting involved with a local scrap dealer and criminal, leading to tragic consequences.   

What marketing techniques does the Selfish Giant film use? Posters, social media, website etc.
Facebook

Twitter

Official Website

Posters

Which cinemas was this film exhibited in?

The first exhibition was on the 16^thMay 2013 Cannes Film Festival in France. These are the current plays to watch the film in the UK.

What is the release pattern for this film i.e. when did it open in the countries it was shown?

The release date in the UKand Irelandis 25 October 2013. Other than the showing at film festivals it is also is being released in France (18^thDecember 2013) Netherlands(30^th January 2014) and Sweden (14^th March 2014). 

Find examples of some positive quotes from film reviews.

The Selfish Giant is a stunning film, almost literally so in the sense that it leaves you dazed with its forensic and uncompromising depiction of Britain on the breadline, as well as it’s achingly sad ending- Daily MailThe Selfish Giant is one of the great modern British films- Finical Times

A terrific human drama about two boys about to be consigned to the scrapheap, with standout performances from its young leads-Empire Magazine

What is the budget?The budget for the film was£1.4million.

Who are the distributors of The Selfish Giant and what other types of films have they distributed?The production companies are BFI Film Fund, Film 4(The main Funders) Moonspun Films. The distributors are Cinéart (Netherlands) Pyramide Distribution (France) Sundance Selects (USA) Front Row Filmed Entertainment (United Arab Emirates) Rialto Distribution (Australia) Rialto Distribution (New Zealand). Genuinely the distributors are for short films, they showcase new directors and actors for film festivals. Most of the distributors were theatrical specialising in dramatic pieces.

What awards has it won?

Cannes Film Festival 2013

Won Label Europa Cinemas

Clio Barnard

London Film Festival 2013

Nominated Best British Newcomer	Actor Conner Chapman
	Actor Shaun Thomas
Nominated Best Film	Clio Barnard

Warsaw International Film Festival 2013

Nominated Competition 1-2 Award

Clio Barnard

there are some very useful links to slides below: 

This one below in the link looks good although its blocked in school for some reason. :

http://www.slideshare.net/Katrinabrookes/selfish-giant-production-notes?related=1

The selfish giant production breakdown from GraceSpenceley

The selfish giant from TinaHartnell

The selfish giant from JCA