It provides opportunities for up and coming directors and directors that have been in the scene for a while but maybe aren’t getting as much recognition and opportunities as they feel they deserve.
2. What types of films are green-lighted by Film4? Give examples of films and genres.
Slum dog millionaire – romance, adventure
Four lions - Comedy
In Bruges – comedy. drama
Submarine – comedy, coming of age drama
Last king of Scotland - drama
3. Why is Tessa Ross regarded as "the mother of British film-making" and therefore instrumental for Film4's success?
She turned around film four after it faced an uncertain future due to the broadcasters struggling attempts to retain its funding. She is regarded as the mother of British film making due to her involvement in the projects and the extent she goes to, as well as supporting directors who may be feeling “unloved” in the business.
4. How much is Film4's yearly budget and how much of it did "Slumdog Millionaire take up? (Be careful with this one as co-productions, UK Lottery money and deals with Pathe, etc. helps make Film4's budget stretch further!)
Film 4’s budget was last year increased by 20% from 8 to 15 million pounds, Slumdog millionaire cost $15 million to make, roughly 10 million pounds.
5. Why does Film4 form partnerships with other companies/individuals?
They do this to get the rights to certain things, for example when filming slumdog millionaire Tessa Ross had to get the rights to the game show “who wants to be a millionaire” so they could use it in the film.
6. What is the future for Film4 - budget and film-wise?
Film four is hoping to raise its budget to £50 million starting this year, this will take place by adding £15 million a year each year until they reach it, and this will take place over 5 years.
7. What problems did Film Four face in the noughties?
In 2001 the flop of charlotte gray in the cinemas having cost film 4 5.7 million to make was not received well even though it was one of the most expensive films they’ve ever made.
2006 was also troublesome because it pay to view model of business wasn’t working out due to a low level of subscribers. Although it is now doing a lot better since its launch on freeview using an advertising model.
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