Hope Fowler

  1) Note down specific changes in technology below and films that have utilized this change in technology... Film Camera to Digital cameras. Rolls of film goes to get printed each day and then is visible to watch the next day ( dailies). However, digital cameras could be seen in real time.   2) What has been the exclusive production, distribution and exhibition format for over 100 years? They switched from film cameras to video cameras which was seen as a cheaper option. This was a different experience as before the cast and crew had to be very focused so that they didn't waste money ( film ).  They would display and sell their films vis Sundance film festival.   3) What is going to replace 35mm film? CCD chip replaced the 35mm film  4) Note down key quotes from directors regarding digital and film production and exhibition: Film taught you discipline, when the film was rolling everyone was focused. When I first heard the soun...

  Censorship of Hollywood Blockbuster Films Intensifies in China  China is stepping up censorship of U.S. films as producers make movies with an eye toward pleasing Beijing yet without isolating the global audience, industry insiders say. The roughly 25-year-old practice of cutting scenes that don't conform to Communist Party ideals from Hollywood movies has expanded." Now it's kind of escalated in the sense that they're much more direct in banning films outright rather than just tampering or asking for scenes to be removed". Industry observers say censors are also asking that versions of movies for audiences outside China follow Beijing's script. "As a country under the rule of law, China regulates the film industry in accordance with the Film Administration regulations." The 2021 superhero film "Spider-Man: No Way Home" missed Chinese approval because authorities wanted Sony Pictures to remove images of the Statue of Liberty from the film...

1. Who are the NZFC and what is their primary purpose? The NZFC is an organisation in NZ that focuses on supporting and promoting NZ's film industry. They do this by investing into New Zealand featured films and short films. They aim to contribute production financing to between 8-12 films each year.    We develop scripts and the careers of New Zealand filmmakers. 2. What films have they funded in the last 5 years that did really well internationally? Some of the films that have done really well include Red, white & brass ( 2023); Cousins ( 2021) ; Juniper (2021) ; The power of the Dog ( 2021) ; The justice of Bunny King ( 2021)  3. What films have they funded in the last 5 years that you have seen or that you know have been popular? Two films that I have personally herd of and know has doe really well is the movie 'Cousins', and 'Boy'. I haven't heard of many others, but the movies listed above are the top films from the NZFC , and most ...

 

 Treatment  ( Hope)    A treatment for:  One-by-one  Prepared by Sensation Studios:  It will be proposed that our film will be 2-2:30  minuets long and will be filmed off site at one of our group members house. He lives in a nice and central spot, that allows for all cast and crew to assemble and meet. Christian's house is rather modern and big and sets the atmosphere of good and positive vibes, in which will be enjoyed by the actors in the film, as well as the audience watching it. It is also perfect in the sense that we have access to lighting and power, in case any equipment need recaching.  This film will include the following Conventions:  Iconography/ Symbolism: Our film comprises of teenagers who are wearing normal clothes which signifies how these are normal and everyday teenagers who are simply trying to enjoy their time with their company. The audience will also relate to this no matter their age as being wi...

 Sound:  For our film " One by one" we will use sound to build suspense throughout our film, which will engages the audience and have them on the edge of their seats. we will first have a establishing shot from outside the house, and then the friends that are sitting inside enjoying themselves. We will get the sound of laughter coming from as well as the sound of distinct chit chat.  The music will change when the first victim needs to go to the bathroom, telling the audience something bad is going to happen. This may include a foreboding note or a deep hum. The sound effect of a clock ticking and hitting the hour will be incorporated, to establish the theme of clocks, signifying that each of the friends times are running out before they are next to be killed.  We will most likely play with the sound levels and layering effects, but will stick with something on the lines of suspenseful and dramatic music. At the end however, when th...