1. British Films
What are the conventions of a British Film?

2. Social
Realism
Social
Realism

3. British Social
Realist Film
Conventions
British Social
Realist Film
Conventions

4. • British actors and locations
• Sepia effect
• Dull and dim lighting:
reflection on the weather
• Satirical
• Diaspora
• Small dramas
• Emotional dramatic
individuals stories
• Social issues
• Crime
• Culture
• Racism
British Social
Realist Film
Conventions
British Social
Realist Film
Conventions
• Hand held
• Wide shots
• location setting
• Low budgets
• Obscure themes
• Dry sense of humour
• Happy ending?

5. Task 3b: British Indie Project
1. Choose 3 low budget British Indie Films
1. Screen shot key images
2. Analyse the images stating; What makes a British
Indie film?
2. Storyboard the opening/trailer 30seconds of your
British Indie film
1. What conventions are you using?
2. Are you in groups of min3&max4?
3. Film over the half term
4. Edit your film on Imovie
Deadline 26th
November 2012

6. Task 3b: British Indie Project
1. Choose 3 low budget British Indie Films
1. Screen shot key images
2. Analyse the images stating; What makes a British Indie film?
15th
November 2012
2. Storyboard the opening/trailer 30seconds of your
British Indie film Deadline 16th
November 2012
UPLOADED on YOLA
1. Film over weekend: Deadline 19th
November 2012

7. Task 3b: British Indie Project
1. Choose 3 low budget British Indie Films
1. Screen shot key images
2. Analyse the images stating; What makes a British Indie film?
15th
November 2012
2. Storyboard the opening/trailer 30seconds of your
British Indie film Deadline 16th
November 2012
UPLOADED on YOLA
1. Film over weekend: Deadline 19th
November 2012