Case Study on ‘The Selfish Giant’
See trailer and identify the film's genre.
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
What marketing techniques does the Selfish Giant film use? Posters, social media, website etc.
Official Website
Posters
The first exhibition was on the 16thMay 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 UK and Ireland is 25 October 2013. Other than the showing at film festivals it is also is being released in France (18thDecember 2013) Netherlands (30th January 2014) and Sweden (14th March 2014).
Find examples of some positive quotes from film reviews.
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
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
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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
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