Blinded by the light Flashcards
(14 cards)
1
Q
what kind of budget did BBTL have?
A
mid budget independent film (£15 million)
2
Q
when was BBTL premiered?
A
2019 at Sundance film festival
3
Q
who funded (and produced) BBTL?
A
- Bend It Networks
- Leventine films
- Ingenious Media
- BFI Film Fund (National Lottery)
4
Q
what are the benefits of “synergy” in the film industry
A
- Reduced financial impact if the product fails to be completed/ reach audience
- Combine industry resources and and expertise
5
Q
Who distributes BBTL
A
- NewLine Cinema - owned by WB- (US rights)
- Entertailnment One AKA eOne (UK rights)
6
Q
How does the poster of BBTL appeal to the target audience?
A
- nostalgia appeal (denim and walkman)
- Quates “feel good film of the year” from the New York Post = reliable
- star appeal (Gurinder Chadha and Bruce Springsteen)
7
Q
What book was the film based on?
A
Greetings from Burry Park- Sarfraz Manzoor
8
Q
How did BBTL target Bruce Springsteen’s Audience?
A
- mentioned on all posters
- banner at the bottom of Bruce Springsteen YouTube videos
9
Q
How did BBTL use social media for marketing?
A
- # BlindedByTheLightMovie across socials
- question posts to raise interactions “Which Bruce Springsteen song inspires you?” “we <3 the 80s! Which tribe did you belong to?
- posts film screenshots and review quotes
10
Q
how was BBTL distributed?
A
- flop in cinema (same weekend as “Yesterday”)
- long tail method with VoD (Amazon prime, Apple TV, Google Play and HBO)
11
Q
what is the age range of BBTL?
A
12A (language and racism) - wide ranging audience = more views
12
Q
What makes the British film industry popular internationally?
A
- Large tax break - made back through industry
- special effects
13
Q
When is BBTL set?
A
- 1987
14
Q
Who directed BBTL
A
Gurinder Chadha (Bend it Like Beckham)
