Film Industry: I, Daniel Blake CSP

 1) What is independent cinema and how is it different to Hollywood blockbusters?

usually produced by smaller production companies or individual filmmakers

2) What is I, Daniel Blake about?

Daniel Blake, 59 year old , who has worked as a joiner most of his life in the North East of England needs help from the State for the first time ever following an illness.

3) Who directed I, Daniel Blake and why is this important?

KEN LOACH

He’s never had Hollywood success, mainly because he’s never wanted it. Loach’s style is social realism  telling stories that represent the lives of ordinary working-class people and the social issues they face

4) How was I, Daniel Blake promoted to an audience? List at least three different methods used by the film's marketing campaign and how they targeted their audience.

campaign and how they targeted their audience

projected onto the Houses of Parliament 

Loach appeared on BBC Question Time to talk on issue giving the film extra credibility

5) What unusual or creative marketing methods were used to get audiences talking about the film?

Used trailers and posters to create a buzz for the audience

6) What was the estimated production budget for I, Daniel Blake and how much did it make at the box office?

The Budget for I, Daniel Blake was £2 milion pounds but it made around £11 Million pounds in the box office

7) How can independent films like I, Daniel Blake compete with Hollywood blockbusters like Black Widow?

Independant films can't compete with the budget but it can compete with the success of the film.

8) What is the name of the film regulator in the UK and what was the age rating for I, Daniel Blake?

 BBFC and the age rating was rated 15

9) What aspects of the film contributed to the film's age rating?

Its contributed with political statements and with own personal opinions

10) Finally, considering everything you have learned about I, Daniel Blake, do you think the film was a success? Explain your answer in a well developed paragraph.

I feel that the film was a complete success. I say this because not only the movie has made a good gross profit of £11 million pounds, Ken Loach didn't care, Instead he wanted to spread the message about being political and fighting for your rights