Who is the company?
Film 4 is a British film production, they produce films as well as distributing them. The company distribute mostly old films and the films they create themselves.
They exhibit their films on TV with channels such as SKY anytime and Virgin OD.
Film 4 parent company would be Channel 4 who own several other companies such as 4seven, E4, More4, 4music, Kiss and many more.
What do the company produce?
As film 4 produce their own films, they also fund them as well On 'Film4 FAQs' http://www.channel4.com/info/commissioning/4producers/film4-faqs it says Film4 develops and co-finances feature length films for theatrical release in cinemas. Although ultimately we are looking for films that will eventually play on both Channel 4 and Film4, (the digital channel), we do not develop films specifically for televised broadcast.
Film 4 does different genres such as action, horror/thriller and british realism films too.
Where is the company based?
As film 4 is owned by a Brtish parent company which is channel 4, they fund film production in the UK.
They fund by using programme sponcer and advertisement.
The company target audiences are in the UK so they are also based here.
Why is the company important to the UK film industry?
The ethos of Film 4 is to show British talent and develop new talent. They want to be the leader of innovation in the film industry in Britain and make around £500,000 per film.
A key success in the British film industry would be the creation of films such as Harry Potter, Inbetweeners, Mama mia, The crying game and many more.
The directors who have launched careers of are Danny Boyle, Joe Thomas and James Buckley
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