3. Define the
three stages
of
productions
Evaluate the
importance Analyse an
of a franchise existing film
to the film
industry Film package
Industry
Create your
Define what a
own film
franchise is
package
4. Recap on Themes
What is a theme?
What is the best way to summarise a private theme?
Give an example of two common private themes within
the superhero film.
How we can best summarise 'public' themes?
Give an example of two common public themes within
the superhero film.
5. Recap on Themes
What is a theme?
Ideas and stories that are associated with a particular genre
What is the best way to summarise a private theme?
Central question - 'what do they want to do?'
Give an example of two common private themes within the superhero
film.
revenge, truth & justice, self preservation & self
sacrifice, redemption, relationships, morals, choices
How we can best summarise 'public' themes?
Wider issues and topics of public interest and debate.
Give an example of two common public themes within the superhero
film.
Right & Wrong, discrimination, social class, science and
technology, society
7. Film Packages
A deal put together by a producer that contains the
main elements of a film: a property, director, star (s).
They can sell this to investors to secure financial
investment
Example: Man of Steel
Produced by director of Batman series, directed by the
director of Watchmen, star of The Tudors, experienced
supporting cast (Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner, Amy
Adams).
8. Film Packages
Put together your own dream package
Include property, star and director
Explain WHY you have included each element
Convince us that your blockbuster idea will become a
success
9. What is a Franchise?
Where a film and its often planned sequels are part of
a larger business entity
Linked to conglomerates (a large business made up
of much smaller ones)
10. Franchise and Conglomerates
Warner Bros
DC Comics
Film Television
V for Green
Batman Superman Watchmen Catwoman Constantine Smallville Arrow Birds of Prey
Vendetta Lantern
11. Benefits and Limitations
A franchise allows a conglomerate to exploit ancillary
markets (tie-ins, spin-offs, merchandise)
It can generate a great deal of profit for a film studio
Generates a great deal of income outside of the film
itself
Actors are signed up for more than one film
Film Making can be costly
All franchises come to an end
13. Summary
What are the three stages of film making?
What is a film package?
How is a franchise and a conglomerate linked?
Provide one example of a contemporary franchise
Why is a franchise important?
Provide one drawback of a franchise
What is a super franchise? Why do you think this has
been introduced?