Where is the film being released (locally, nationwide, worldwide)?
The film is being released nationwide.
When is the film being released?
The film is being released in February 2015.
In which cinemas is the film being released (multiplex, independent etc...)?
The film is being released in independent cinemas.
How successful is the film to date?
The film has received a 7.1/10 on IMDb.
Tuesday, 4 November 2014
Honey trap Distribution
Distribution
This film is an independent film so the film didn't have many companies to distribute to. The film was given money by other companies in order to be able to create the film.
The main and only distributuion team or company in the film is Ancor bay. Ancor bay have also made film or tv dramas such a deep red, three's company, the card player, the walking dead, etc.
The director used local London actors who where around the same age as the target audience which helps sell the product to comapanies as this will help create more realism to the film and story.
The more real and believeable you make a film the more likely companies will want to distribute your film. Also using rural areas in London will help appeal to larget target audiences helping a larger probability of distributuion.
This film is an independent film so the film didn't have many companies to distribute to. The film was given money by other companies in order to be able to create the film.
The main and only distributuion team or company in the film is Ancor bay. Ancor bay have also made film or tv dramas such a deep red, three's company, the card player, the walking dead, etc.
The director used local London actors who where around the same age as the target audience which helps sell the product to comapanies as this will help create more realism to the film and story.
The more real and believeable you make a film the more likely companies will want to distribute your film. Also using rural areas in London will help appeal to larget target audiences helping a larger probability of distributuion.
Honeytrap - marketing
List the different marketing tools that have been used to promote the film to different audiences:
Social media, BBC interviews, trailers and posters.
How has the 'social inclusion' aspect of the film helped to promote and market it to audiences?
Raising awareness, changing the lives of 30 young people from Brixton.
Why would this film appeal to a National audience?
It has a British cast and it's a different style of film to major blockbusters.
Are there any examples of synergy with other products/merchandise?
Bucks Music Production produced the soundtrack for the film.
What is the role of the BFI London Film Festival in promoting the film and the film-maker?
The film is screened early so critics can review the movie before it is officially released.
What are examples of technological convergence can you find relating to the film's production, marketing, distribution and exhibition?
They used crowd funding to get money, then they marketed the movie online.
Social media, BBC interviews, trailers and posters.
How has the 'social inclusion' aspect of the film helped to promote and market it to audiences?
Raising awareness, changing the lives of 30 young people from Brixton.
Why would this film appeal to a National audience?
It has a British cast and it's a different style of film to major blockbusters.
Are there any examples of synergy with other products/merchandise?
Bucks Music Production produced the soundtrack for the film.
What is the role of the BFI London Film Festival in promoting the film and the film-maker?
The film is screened early so critics can review the movie before it is officially released.
What are examples of technological convergence can you find relating to the film's production, marketing, distribution and exhibition?
They used crowd funding to get money, then they marketed the movie online.
Honeytrap - distribution
Who was the distributor for the film?
Anchor-bay Uk distributed the film.
What other films have they distributed?
The Cat o' Nine Tails, Suspiria and The Card Player
Who is the target audience?
Urban 15-25 year olds of both sexes.
Anchor-bay Uk distributed the film.
What other films have they distributed?
The Cat o' Nine Tails, Suspiria and The Card Player
Who is the target audience?
Urban 15-25 year olds of both sexes.
Honeytrap Prodcution
Poduction
The film was filmed in Brixton in South London using cameras amd was also edited. The cameras where a lower budget than other dependant films.
The planning and idea of the film came from a true story in which a boy was set up and killed by the girl he loved. The film was created to give people an understand of what happened and why this is wrong. The diector looked for someone who had experience with life in London and insight on gang life for her cast and crew.
the prodcution budget was just under £1 million. The team also tried to raise moeny and was given £20k grant from the Walcot Foundation.
Other producers in the film where Sarah Sulick and Amy Ricker who have worked in the film industry previously. The executive producer was Laurie Holden.
Production teams included bright pictures and fierce productions
The film was filmed in Brixton in South London using cameras amd was also edited. The cameras where a lower budget than other dependant films.
The planning and idea of the film came from a true story in which a boy was set up and killed by the girl he loved. The film was created to give people an understand of what happened and why this is wrong. The diector looked for someone who had experience with life in London and insight on gang life for her cast and crew.
the prodcution budget was just under £1 million. The team also tried to raise moeny and was given £20k grant from the Walcot Foundation.
Other producers in the film where Sarah Sulick and Amy Ricker who have worked in the film industry previously. The executive producer was Laurie Holden.
Production teams included bright pictures and fierce productions
Honeytrap - Production
Who directed Honeytrap?
Rebecca Johnson
Why did the director choose to tell this particular story? Where is the story from and why is it topical?
The movie is based on the Honeytrap murder which took place in Brixton. The film was made to bring awareness to London's gang culture.
Who produced the film?
Fierce productions and Bright pictures
How did the director find the producer?
Rebecca Johnson knew Sarah Sulick who is the owner of Bright Pictures.
What was the Budget of the film and how did they gain that money?
It was round £76,000, which they gained through crowd funding and a grant.
How did they find the film's cast?
They used Street Casting so the characters would seem more believable.
Who did the director collaborate with to make the film and why was this important?
Fierce Productions, this was important as the producer understood what the director wanted for her film.
What technology was used to create the film?
They used camera, editing software and sound equipment to produce the film.
Where was the film made? Why was this important to the director?
The film was made in Brixton. This was important as she had been filming there since 2004.
Rebecca Johnson
Why did the director choose to tell this particular story? Where is the story from and why is it topical?
The movie is based on the Honeytrap murder which took place in Brixton. The film was made to bring awareness to London's gang culture.
Who produced the film?
Fierce productions and Bright pictures
How did the director find the producer?
Rebecca Johnson knew Sarah Sulick who is the owner of Bright Pictures.
What was the Budget of the film and how did they gain that money?
It was round £76,000, which they gained through crowd funding and a grant.
How did they find the film's cast?
They used Street Casting so the characters would seem more believable.
Who did the director collaborate with to make the film and why was this important?
Fierce Productions, this was important as the producer understood what the director wanted for her film.
What technology was used to create the film?
They used camera, editing software and sound equipment to produce the film.
Where was the film made? Why was this important to the director?
The film was made in Brixton. This was important as she had been filming there since 2004.
Honey Trap
Rebecca Johnson was the director of this film. She is not only a director but is also a writer and producer in the film and TV industry. You may have seen her direction in action in short films such as Electric (2010), top girl (2009) and The Shrinking Feelings (2000). She is not only the director but is also the writer of this film.
Amy Gardner Has a son, born 18 March 2002, with Rufus Sewell. And is Rufus Sewel's second wife. Also known for Taboo (2002) and Having you (2013)
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