Fish Tank

All the Institutions involved in the production of Fish Tank. List them with a summary of what their contribution to the film was.

BBC Film, Kasander Film Company and the UK Film Council

Two other Independent British Film production companies – their “brand”, as well as current and previous productions.

Well first there is Caravan Film and Blast Film

Out of the three Production Companies you have researched, which do you see as most successful and why?

Out of the three production companies I feel that BBC Film Company is the best, they have fund many great movie over the last 10 years like StreetDance3D,Billy Elliot and The boy in the striped Pyjamas. They have done this to build a better brand name and image.

How much Fish Tank cost to produce (its budget?)

Fish Tank cost 3 million pounds

Film budgets – find 5 films made for £5 million pounds or less – what types of films are feasible on this budget?

·         In The Loop,

·         Nowhere Boy

·         Kidulthood

·         Shank

·         English

Mostly of these movies all has an element of action and drama in them.

How was Fish Tank funded?

The UK Film Council funded the film Fish Tank by the national lottery, money which is invested every year.

Research one other way that British films are funded. Are there any similarities or differences?

Other company relay on the other production they do to raise and fund their film

What is the target audience for Fish Tank?

The main target audience are mostly teenagers between 15-19 years old  

Research the mainstream 16–25 youth cinema market and decide which 3 genres are most targeted at them and justify your decisions with your research.

The 3 main genres which targets teenager are

·         Actions

·         thriller

·         horror

Who is the main distributor of Fish Tank?

The main distributor of fish tank is ICF Films

What is the role of a film distributor? Are there any differences between distribution in the US and UK?

The role of the film distributor is to promote the film in any sort way.  

How was Fish Tank promoted (when it was released in 2009)?

Well Fish Tank was first promoted and shown in the Cannes festivals

Compare this with a big budget blockbuster. What are the main similarities and differences?

Firstly they both have good plots and storyline during the film, both have hero, villain and etc. But the endings are not the same, some might end in a bad not good. Not a Hollywood ending and might be set in different part of the world  

How does the trailer for Fish Tank hook audiences into the narrative and pose questions that the film will answer? Identify 3 ways/techniques.

Fish tank use a lot of camera movement and angle to display Fish tank plots, also the non diegetic sound it very up beat and the editing is extremely fast his can relate to the audience

How does the trailer for Fish Tank balance plot and spectacle?

First it starts all the positive in her life is display and shown in the trailer then show the bad thing happen during the film.

Think about the certificate of Fish Tank (15 certificates). Research film certification and outline what is deemed acceptable for this certificate. What is the difference between a 15 certificate and an 18 certificate?

15- Language

There may be frequent use of strong language (for example, ‘fuck’). The strongest terms (for example, ‘cunt’) may be acceptable if justified by the context. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable.

Nudity

Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.

Sex

Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour, but the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable unless justified by context. Works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation are unlikely to be acceptable.

18

 Where material or treatment appears to the BBFC to risk harm to individuals or, through their behaviour, to society – for example, any detailed portrayal of violent or dangerous acts, or of illegal drug use, which may cause harm to public health or morals. This may include portrayals of sexual or sexualised violence which might, for example, eroticise or endorse sexual assault

Where there are more explicit images of sexual activity which cannot be justified by context. Such images may be appropriate in ‘R18’ works, and in ‘sex works’ (see below) would normally be confined to that category.

Source BBFC Website