Chosen Film Option 2- Fact File

Chosen Film Option 2 - Fact File

Welsh Film Option

The selected film’s title can be from any Welsh film making production house such as BBC Cymru Wales or S4C.
Key details regarding the film such as the year of release, its genre, the director, and key actors should be included.
The production company, and any unique circumstances or interesting facts about the production process and its release should be included.
Specifics about the cinematic techniques employed, such as unique camera angles, soundtrack choices, or set designs can help add depth to analysis.
Understanding the cultural or historical context the film was released in is important, as it can impact interpretation and reception.

Hollywood Counterpart

When contrasted against a Hollywood counterpart, certain elements should be considered.
Brief information about the comparative Hollywood film: title, release year, genre, director, and headline actors.
The production company involved and any significant circumstances surrounding the production and release process.
Specifics about the stylistic elements of the film; this includes cinematography, narrative structure, and soundtrack.
The film’s cultural, societal, and historical setting should be understood, as it can strongly influence the themes, motifs, and representations within the film.
Pay special attention to how Hollywood might have handled similar themes, narratives or character types differently due to its own unique sensibilities, trends, and target audience considerations.

Comparative Analysis

The themes and narratives of both films should be closely analysed. Consider how the cultural context of production may have influenced these features.
Analysis of key scenes or sequences from each film can offer insights into the different production and directorial styles.
Casting choices and impact on the portrayal of characters provide a view into representation strategies.
The reception and financial performance of both films provide a snapshot of industry trends at the time of release, and highlight the commercial dimensions of film-making.
Discuss how the outside influences, including funding, politics, market pressures, and censorship rules, may have affected the production process and final product of both films.

Remember, the goal of this exercise is to deeply understand how different factors impact film creation and the final onscreen product in the context of two different production cultures – Welsh and Hollywood. The intention is to contributes to a broader grasp of Media as a complex, multifaceted field of study.