Gabi's Research on Case Study The Selfish Giant

Case Study on ‘The Selfish Giant’

See trailer and identify the film's genre.

The highlighted genre is drama. However, themes present themselves such as class, status, rebellion, childhood and hope.

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 Mail
The 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