MEST 1: Section B: Institution research

Ill Manors: Funding and production budget

1. What was the estimated budget for Ill Manors?

The estimated budget for Ill Manors was £100,000 GBP. 

1. Where did the money come from? List the different organisations and companies that contributed funding to Ill Manors.

• Film London Microwave
• BBC Films 
• Aimimage 

1. How did the Ill Manors budget compare to a Hollywood blockbuster such as Skyfall?

The budget of Ill Manors in comparison to a Hollywood blockbuster such as Skyfall was was a huge difference. Ill Manor'd budget was £100,000 and the Skyfall's budget was $200 million. In comparison with these, the Skyfall movie's budget was hugely more significant than Ill Manor's budget. 

A Field In England: Funding and production budget

1. What was the estimated budget for A Field In England?

The estimated budget for A Field In England was £300,000 GBP. 

1. Why did A Field In England manage to secure a higher budget than Ill Manors?

They managed to secure a higher budget than Ill Manors 

1. Where did the money come from?  

Revolver Entertainment. 

Film London and Microwave Film
Ill Manors was created partly thanks to Film London and Microwave Film. Revise the key details from your MEST2 research by answering the following questions:

1. What is Film London and why does it exist?

Film London is London's media and film agency that sustains, develops and promotes lower budget cultural UK films such as A Field In London. It exists because they want low budget films and unknown actors to to become known. 

1. What is the purpose of Microwave Film?

The Microwave Film is scheme of Film London which is used to help new Film Makers create their first low-budget feature. 

1. Choose one film funded by Microwave film and explain how it compares to Ill Manors (similarities and differences)

The one film that was funded by Microwave Film was Shifty.

Similarities to Ill Manors: 

• Same Actor is starred as the protagonist in this film. 
• The narrative is the same - about drugs, about money, greed. 
• Propps - Knives
• Location - Urban, Gritty. 
• Similar target audience - Young, urban, working class. 

Differences to Ill Manors: 

• Following one protagonist whereas in Ill Manors, followed many different narratives. 
• Music not created by the director that is used for voice-over. 

Vertigo Films and Warp Films

Your BFI Study Day on UK cinema focused on two important production companies in the British film industry: Vertigo Films and Warp Films. Revise what you learned on the trip by answering the following questions:

1. What are the most successful films Vertigo Films has been involved in?

• The Sweeney 
• The Facility 
• Street Dance 2 
• Monsters 
• The Squad 

1. Why do you think those films were successful with their audience?

The narrative was very appealing and relatable with their target audience or any other consumers. Also, the genre of the movie was quite conventional.

1. What different film genres has Vertigo Films worked with?

Many genres such as Romance, Thriller, Drama, Horror and Action.

1. Where did Warp Films start out?

Sheffield, England.

1. What are the most successful films produced by Warp Films?

The most successful films produced by Warp Films were This is England and Four Lions.

1. How have Warp Films helped to develop new talent in the film industry?

Warp Films have helped develop new talent in the film industry as they have their own studio called "Warp X" which is supported by Film4 and the UK Film council. This studio exists so that they can find hidden talented people.

1. What titles have Vertigo and Warp Films produced that are similar to Ill Manors? Explain the similarities - it could be in terms of audience, location, content or genre.

Certification: BBFC

One final aspect of institution is the certificate a film is awarded for exhibition. This is decided by the British Board of Film Classification. Revise the key details regarding the BBFC from your MEST2 research by answering the following questions:

1. How does the certification process work at the BBFC?

1. Think about the certificate of Ill Manors (18 certificate). What is deemed acceptable for an 18 certificate? What is the difference between a 15 certificate and an 18 certificate? 
2. Why was Ill Manors given an 18 certificate? How might this have affected the Ill Manors target audience and commercial success? 
3. What was the certificate for A Field In England? Why was this certificate awarded?
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages for a film in being given an 18 certificate?