The Ownership of Film Trailers

Attached below is a Google Slides presentation about the ownership of film trailers. It shows the big firms and the small independent ones and the differences this causes when creating a film trailer.



Where will the main and ancillary tasks fit into the industry?
From the research I have undertaken into the ownership of film and their trailers I now understand that much of the media world is owned by very few powerful firms. Some people believe this to be a good thing as the quality can be high and the companies can benefit from economies of scale meaning they are likely to expand, causing an increase in consumer films and jobs, however, others believe this to be a bad thing as it makes it harder for new companies to enter the industry and the few small firms may have a political or personal agenda meaning the media may be tainted for audiences rather than at its best for consumer enjoyment. Many small firms can be successful as we have seen with the likes of Warp Films and the success of 'This is England'. One issue for small firms can be the start up costs and also costs for things like the BBFC certification. When making our trailer for the main task and posters for the ancillary we will be acting as if we were a small independent maker because like them, we have a small budget (by only using available equipment) and will not have the time and the capital for 'Star Power'. However, although not yet confirmed, we are planning on making a trailer for a fast paced action film. This is an unlikely genre for small independent firms as it tends to be a genre that requires a big budget due to the high cost action scenes and CGI, however it is a challenge me and the team are wanting to take on, and should be great fun to attempt.

The History of Film Trailers

Attached below is a Prezi presentation about the history of film trailers and how they have developed into the trailers we see today. As this is the task chosen by our team it is important to research the history of trailers to gain a greater understanding of their uses and purposes. I'm sure we can all agree that film trailers are very important and is something I personally always look forward to seeing before the feature film when going to the cinema.