Media Institutions Reasearch

There are many possibilities on how to distribute a film. First, there are the main big companies that are recognised world wide that need to be considered

20th Century Fox
This company has been present since 1935. The headquaters are in California, USA and is one of 6 major American film studios. This company has produced famous movies such as Star Wars, Ice- Age, Home Alone and Planet Of the Apes. 


Paramount Pictures
This company is an american film and television production company located in Hollywood. It was founded in 1912 and is the third oldest oldest existing film studio in the world behind Universal Studios and Gaumont Pictures. This company has produced The Godfather, Beverly Hills Cops and Saturday Night Fever.


Universal Pictures
It was founded in 1912 and is the second oldest production company in the world. Universal was founded by Carl Laemmle in New York. Some of there best movies includes E.T, The Mummy, Jaws and Meet The Parents.


I have decided to look into more local distributors due to financial issues and also doing parts independently. A way I could do it independently is by using YouTube. This is a free way and can be rewarding but also risky as it may not be viewed much. A modern way to get in into the public's eye is to use Facebook. Due to the social working network being so fast moving, it would be seen by many different people quickly. Friends talking to other friends would also spread the word around.


7Video distributors
These distributors are from Shropshire and are local to me. They produce films for a variety of different clients, industries and purpose. This would be ideal for me as our genre is different and unique and they would work with that. They have a lot of experience from web video to commercials.

Age Ratings

Age ratings are put in place to ensure that each film is suitable for different ages.  The BBFC has set guidance for each rating to ensure each film corresponds. When a rating is put on, no-one under that age is allowed to see it in the cinema or rent it. For our film, the beginning shows drugs and drugs being prepared on a table. It includes strong language and this can be frequent if it was a 15 rating. Sexual references can be strong but not portrayed. Sex is not seen much in our film but is very 'tongue in cheek' to add to the comedy. Violence may be strong for a 15 rating but cant dwell on pain. We show violence within reason due to fights between the cops and criminals. After looking at the guidance with great deal i believe our film is a 15.