MEST 1 section B the film industry

What makes a Film British?

A British film can be classified by there being British actors, setting and directors, showing off the UK's cultures.
• What is the difference between a Hollywood production context and production context of a British film? 
British films may vary in their context, for example they could be high budget films such as Harry Potter or low budget, cultural films like Attack the block. Hollywood productions have an extremely high budget and depend on what actors they have in the film so that it stands out.
• When did the James Bond franchise start?
The first film aired in 1954 as a live production
• In terms of film censorship and graphic content, what began to change in British film in the 1970s and 1980s?
In those times the use of sexual scenes and violence began to increase as it became more widely accepted by people. Carry on films were one of the first to implement these more sexual scenes and objectifications of women.
• What groups are often represented in British films?
Groups such as the wealthy and posh are represented in films like the King's Speech and this portrayal of British people is widely accepted by lots of people. other representations include the parts of Britain that the world looks past, like the youth and gang culture this is represented in films like Anuva Hood.
• What does the Fact sheet suggest might be the audience appeal of British film? 
People appreciate the use of British locations and the social themes that go with it, for example Northern towns are widely used in feature films.